Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe

Our fleet

The first launch in 1851 was the start of Zugersee Schifffahrt. Even though steam is no longer used in this day and age, scheduled and special cruises on the lake with the most beautiful sunset are as popular as ever. 

Motorschiff Zug fahrend auf dem See Steuerbordseite

Launched in 2003, MS Zug received the international "iF Design award" in Hanover in 2004, and the "Holzpreis Zentralschweiz" award in 2006.

 
ValueDetails
Launched2 May 2003
ShipyardÖSWAG Österreichische Schiffswerften AG,
Linz, Austria
Capacity (no. of people) (banquet/aperitifs)Main saloon Zurlauben  120 / 150
Upper deck Kolin     60 / 75
Fore saloon Knopflin     12 / 20
Outside top deck (sheltered)  100 / 150
Outside deck (stern)/lounge     24 / 50
Overall length45.60 m
Overall width9.20 m
Side height2.90 m
Max. draught, loaded1.50 m
Generator power supplyScania 1 x 233 KVA 380/220 Volt
Propulsion engines2
TypeMAN D 2866 LXE 42 6-cylinder diesel engine
Power output2 x 295 kW, (2 x 394 PS) at 2100 rpm
PropulsionRudder propeller 2 x Schottel SRP 170
Boat type2-deck diesel motor vessel
Length at the water line43.00 m
Width at the main bulkhead8.10 m
Water displacement, loaded230 t
Maximum speed27 km/h
Propeller5-blade 1050 mm

Motorschiff Rigi fahrend auf dem See mit Seeufer im Hintergrund

Renovated in 2011, MS Rigi – with its festive panoramic saloon, modern main deck, bar and spacious outside deck – offers the perfect venue for successful company events and unique private celebrations.

 
ValueDetails
Launched20 April 1992
Renovated30 March 2011
ShipyardBodan shipyard, Kressbronn, Germany
Capacity (no. of people) (banquet/aperitifs)Main saloon  120 / 150
Panoramic saloon      30 / 50
Outside top deck (sheltered)  100 / 150
Outside deck (stern)/lounge    24 / 50

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