Lake Geneva became a vacation destination for Chicago's wealthy in the early 1870s. It was a way to get away from the city and enjoy life on a large lake with crystal clear water. Visitors from the crowded city enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming, and simply breathing in the fresh country air. In 1871, two events changed the course of history for both Chicago and Lake Geneva.
Many people hopped on a train to get out of the city, with some coming to Lake Geneva to find a safe haven. Many of those people had lost their homes in the fire and stayed in Lake Geneva through the winter waiting for their homes to be rebuilt. After staying for that length of time, a number of them decided to make the lake a regular vacation spot, leading to more large estates being constructed along the lakeshore.
By 1873, the need for transportation on the lake had outgrown the small privately-owned excursion yachts to get people to their homes, deliver mail and food, and get visitors to hunting and fishing lodges, camping areas, and smaller municipalities on the lake.
Many people hopped on a train to get out of the city, with some coming to Lake Geneva to find a safe haven. Many of those people had lost their homes in the fire and stayed in Lake Geneva through the winter waiting for their homes to be rebuilt. After staying for that length of time, a number of them decided to make the lake a regular vacation spot, leading to more large estates being constructed along the lakeshore.
By 1873, the need for transportation on the lake had outgrown the small privately-owned excursion yachts to get people to their homes, deliver mail and food, and get visitors to hunting and fishing lodges, camping areas, and smaller municipalities on the lake.
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Seared, boneless chicken breast topped with selection of cheeses and served with white wine butter sauce and herb roasted potatoes.
Luncheons Include: Fresh fruit starter course, seasonal vegetable selection, fresh rolls and apple pie for dessert.
Our caterer does require a certain minimum number of reservations booked for each meal tour to go out.
If we have not reached those minimums with at least 72 hours notice the tour may be cancelled.
You will be notified by our staff if changes need to be made to your reservation.
Luncheons Include: Fresh fruit starter course, seasonal vegetable selection, fresh rolls and apple pie for dessert.
Our caterer does require a certain minimum number of reservations booked for each meal tour to go out.
If we have not reached those minimums with at least 72 hours notice the tour may be cancelled.
You will be notified by our staff if changes need to be made to your reservation.
With over 50 years of combined group tour experience, the staff at Lake Geneva Cruise Line is here to make your planning easy.
We can assist you with choosing the tour that best fits your needs, provide assistance with itinerary layout and even book group packages with other area attractions and restaurants.
Packages that include area restaurants and attractions - "One call does it all" when making your group reservation.
Please note: All groups of 10 or more (20 or more for Santa Cruise) must contact our office for reservations in order to receive the appropriate discount.
We can assist you with choosing the tour that best fits your needs, provide assistance with itinerary layout and even book group packages with other area attractions and restaurants.
Packages that include area restaurants and attractions - "One call does it all" when making your group reservation.
Please note: All groups of 10 or more (20 or more for Santa Cruise) must contact our office for reservations in order to receive the appropriate discount.
Youth (ages 4-17) ride free with a full fare adult on all Geneva Bay Tours* on Fridays AND the first Geneva Bay Tour of each day.
We offer a senior discount on all tours every day, but on Tuesdays the discount is more!
Seniors receive 20% off the ADULT fare on all tours on Tuesdays.
No code is needed when booking - the discount is automatically applied in person and online.
All promotions must be applied in person at the ticket office or by advanced phone reservation.
Promotions are not able to be redeemed through online reservation program.
We offer a senior discount on all tours every day, but on Tuesdays the discount is more!
Seniors receive 20% off the ADULT fare on all tours on Tuesdays.
No code is needed when booking - the discount is automatically applied in person and online.
All promotions must be applied in person at the ticket office or by advanced phone reservation.
Promotions are not able to be redeemed through online reservation program.
Host your corporate event in an atmosphere that rejuvenates your staff and impresses your clients.
Take your team building event out ON to Geneva Lake with the Geneva Geo Challenge!
A team building experience that combines GPS technology with fun and challenging puzzles.
The puzzles give clues that lead you to docking points around the lake.
Teams race to solve the puzzles whose answers will lead the captain, crew and teammates to the next location where caches are waiting to be discovered.
The final docking location will reveal the last cache!
Take your team building event out ON to Geneva Lake with the Geneva Geo Challenge!
A team building experience that combines GPS technology with fun and challenging puzzles.
The puzzles give clues that lead you to docking points around the lake.
Teams race to solve the puzzles whose answers will lead the captain, crew and teammates to the next location where caches are waiting to be discovered.
The final docking location will reveal the last cache!
Lake Geneva Cruise Line offers unique catering choices for your special occasion or private event.
Selections range from an extravagant plated or buffet dinner to an informal setting of heavy hors d'oeuvres for the more social party.
The choices are endless.
For table service charters, there is a $3.50 per person charge for tables, chairs, linens, and candles.
A selection of color table linens and napkins are available to rent with at least two weeks advance notice.
Our preferred caterers will provide special decorations for your buffet with ample notice.
Selections range from an extravagant plated or buffet dinner to an informal setting of heavy hors d'oeuvres for the more social party.
The choices are endless.
For table service charters, there is a $3.50 per person charge for tables, chairs, linens, and candles.
A selection of color table linens and napkins are available to rent with at least two weeks advance notice.
Our preferred caterers will provide special decorations for your buffet with ample notice.
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