By Boat & Ferry in Geneva

The Compagnie Générale de Navigation operates steamship connections between Geneva and Nyon, Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux, and assorted smaller lake towns in Switzerland, as well as Yvoire, Thonon-les-Bains, and Evian-les-Bains, in France. Swiss Pass holders travel free; those with a Swiss Boat Pass pay half price. Smaller-scale lake travel, including a shuttle service across Geneva's harbor, is entrusted to the Mouettes Genevoises; the M1-4 lines are covered by the standard 3 SF city-bus fare.

Boat & Ferry Information

Compagnie Générale de Navigation (CGN. 0848/811848. www.cgn.ch). Mouettes Genevoises (8 quai du Mont-Blanc, Les Pâquis. 022/7322944. www.mouettesgenevoises.ch).