Looking for a private Lake Geneva experience?
Send your date, group size and preferred experience. We will confirm the most realistic option depending on weather and availability.
Onboard atmosphere
Real people, private moments on Lake Geneva
Private sailing is easier to book when guests can picture themselves onboard: a skipper, relaxed passengers, lake views and a human atmosphere.
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Guests recommend Sailin’Riviera for private Lake Geneva outings, professional guidance and a memorable experience on the water — a useful trust signal before booking a gift voucher, sunset sail or corporate outing.
Guided by Aymeric Blin
Aymeric is a sailor and sailing coach with over 20 years of experience, including offshore racing, solo and crew regattas, and coaching on different types of sailing boats: foilers, dinghies, keelboats, monohulls and multihulls.
Safety-certified, STAPS university graduate and technical boat preparer, he adapts each outing to the guests, the boat and the Lake Geneva conditions.
Safety, weather and guest level come first
Every outing is adapted to Lake Geneva conditions, guest experience and available equipment. If the weather or lake conditions are not suitable for a safe experience, the programme is adjusted, postponed or redirected.
- Pre-departure briefing and professional guidance on board.
- Format adapted to families, couples, companies, beginners or experienced sailors.
- Safety comes before forcing an outing in poor conditions.
How does booking work?
- You send your request with the preferred date, number of guests and type of outing.
- Aymeric confirms the suitable format depending on weather, guest level and the right boat.
- The outing is confirmed, adjusted or postponed if Lake Geneva conditions are not suitable.
- For a gift voucher, the format can be agreed first and the date chosen later with the guest.
Frequently asked questions before booking
No for a private outing or gift experience. The format is adapted to the guests.
Safety comes first: the outing can be adjusted, postponed or redirected to a more suitable format.
Yes, experiences are organised on request for your couple, family, group, company or guests.
The departure point is defined according to the format, weather and requested area around Vevey, Montreux and the Swiss Riviera.
Yes, gift vouchers make it possible to offer the experience first and choose the date later with the guest.
A corporate outing or team-building format can be adapted for small teams, clients or partners.
For companies and small groups: plan a corporate boat outing or team building experience on Lake Geneva.
Private sunset sail. A premium Lake Geneva experience for couples, gifts or visitors: view the sunset offer.
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Swiss Riviera atmosphere
A glimpse of the Lake Geneva summer lifestyle. Sailin’Riviera appears in this Montreux Riviera video around 0:14 — a simple way to feel the local atmosphere before booking a private lake experience.
Enjoy a private boat experience on the Swiss Riviera, departing from the Vevey / Montreux area. Sunset sails, corporate outings, gift vouchers and tailor-made experiences with local skippers.
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A private way to experience the Swiss Riviera
Lake Geneva is one of Switzerland’s most beautiful landscapes — but it feels completely different from the water. Sailin Riviera helps visitors, couples, families and companies organise private boat experiences around Vevey, Montreux and the Swiss Riviera.
This is not a mass-tourism cruise. The goal is simple: a private, elegant and memorable moment on the lake, adapted to your group and confirmed according to weather and availability.
Private sunset sail
A short premium experience for couples, friends, hotel guests or visitors looking for a memorable evening on Lake Geneva.
- couples and birthdays;
- hotel guests;
- private aperitif on the water;
- golden hour photos;
- visitors staying in Montreux, Vevey or Lausanne.
Suggested format: 1.5 to 2 hours
Departure area: Vevey / Montreux, depending on availability
Corporate boat outing & team building
A private boat experience can be a strong alternative to a classic company dinner or seminar activity. It works especially well for small teams, executive groups, international visitors and client entertainment.
- team building on Lake Geneva;
- after-work boat outing;
- private aperitif on the water;
- client or partner hospitality;
- executive group experience.
Gift vouchers
A boat experience on Lake Geneva is a simple premium gift for birthdays, couples, parents, clients or employees. Gift vouchers can be adapted to a private sunset sail, a short boat experience or a sailing discovery.
Validity and booking conditions depend on the chosen format, season and weather.
Private boat with skipper
If you want to enjoy Lake Geneva without handling the boat yourself, a skipper is the easiest option. You focus on the view, your guests and the moment; the navigation is handled for you.
This format is suitable for visitors unfamiliar with the lake, families, private celebrations, corporate guests and premium travel experiences.
Departures from Vevey and Montreux area
Most experiences are organised around the Swiss Riviera, especially the Vevey / Montreux area. Exact departure points depend on the boat, weather, port access and availability.
For hotels, concierges and travel planners
We are open to working with hotels, concierges, travel planners and local partners looking for private Lake Geneva experiences for their guests.
- preferred date and time;
- group size;
- language;
- desired experience;
- budget range;
- special occasion;
- weather flexibility.
How booking works
- Send your preferred date, group size and type of experience.
- We check the best available option according to weather, boat and skipper availability.
- You receive a clear proposal.
- Once confirmed, you receive practical details for the experience.
FAQ
Do I need sailing experience?
No. For private experiences with a skipper, you do not need sailing experience.
Where do departures take place?
Usually around Vevey or Montreux, depending on the selected experience and availability.
Can you organise a corporate boat outing?
Yes, for small groups and tailored corporate requests.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes. Gift vouchers can be prepared for selected experiences, with booking subject to season, weather and availability.
Ready to experience Lake Geneva from the water?
Send us your date, number of guests and preferred experience. We will come back with the most suitable option.
Boat for sale: a Diam 24 trimaran is currently for sale on Lake Geneva, as a complete pack with trailer and private mooring buoy.
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