Book boat Lausanne to Montreux in advance?

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    26 June 2019 at 16:50:11 #822499

    Hello,

    I have a 15 day travel pass (2nd) and will be traveling with my 10 year old next week. Do you think I need to pre-purchase / reserve seats to go by boat from Lausanne to Montreux on a Saturday afternoon? I think our pass covers the fee but I am concerned about getting a spot. Also, are the gourmet dinners worthwhile?

    Thanks!

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    26 June 2019 at 23:40:04 #916202

    There is normally no booking of seats on Swiss lake boats. If it is nice weather everyone will sit outside but it is normally first come first served. However I’ve never had a problem nor seen anyone else have a problem finding some sort of seat.

    Getting to the landing stage early and being at the front of the queue will help.

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    26 June 2019 at 23:59:26 #916203

    Perfect! Thanks so much!

    Any thoughts on the dinner cruises? Worthwhile?

    Many thanks!

    Laurel

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    27 June 2019 at 0:21:16 #916204

    very expensive – but nice if you want a bit of luxury. Better in the evening I think as in the daytime it is nice to be out on open deck

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