Day Cruises & Events. Tour Operator Rates

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1 Day Cruises & Events Tour Operator Rates

2 Welcome Aboard The proud»weiße Flotte«operates between all top tourist destinations on Lake Constance. Our attractive service offers the most direct route to the lakeside towns and resorts, avoiding long detours by car. As well as saving time, you get to enjoy the changing panorama from the water. Look into the distance and you will see snow-capped mountains and the outlines of thriving, well preserved villages. Let us spoil you during your stay on board with our catering service. Or try one of our special excursions for the full Bodensee experience. We look forward to welcoming you on board! 2

3 Table of contents General Information Page 4 6 Evening Cruises Page 14 Bodensee Ferry Page 7 Bregenz Festival Page 15 Panorama Cruises Page 8 9 Winter On The Lake Page Ship & Sight - Combi tickets Page 10 New Years Eve Page 18 Group Highlights Page 11 Parking for Coaches Page 19 Culinary Boat Tours Page

4 General Information The "Bodensee Schiffsbetriebe" offer regular scheduled trips, regardless of the weather, from April to October from all harbours and landing points between Bregenz, Mainau Island, Meersburg, Überlingen, Constance, as well as the Untersee. Most of the 12 passenger boats are barrier free. All ships can be used by disabled guests. The following ships are equipped with lifts to the upper deck: MS Graf Zeppelin, MS Lindau, MS Überlingen, MF Euregia, MS Munot. Route: Fast route: Route: Route: Route: Route: Route: Ferry: Bregenz Lindau Friedrichshafen Meersburg Mainau Island Constance Bregenz Lindau Meersburg Mainau Island Constance Lindau Rorschach Constance Meersburg Mainau Island Überlingen Rheineck Rorschach Kreuzlingen Constance Reichenau Stein am Rhein Schaffhausen Radolfzell Iznang Reichenau Mannenbach Friedrichshafen Romanshorn 4

5 Prices* Überlingen Dingelsdorf Unteruhldingen Mainau Island Constance Meersburg Hagnau Immenstaad Friedrichshafen Langenargen Kressbronn Nonnenhorn Wasserburg Lindau Bregenz Bregenz 16,20 16,20 16,20 16,20 16,20 14,90 14,90 13,80 13,30 11,60 9,90 9,90 8,40 5,30 Lindau 16,20 16,20 14,90 14,90 14,90 13,80 13,80 13,30 11,60 9,90 7,40 7,40 6,10 Wasserburg 14,90 14,90 13,80 13,80 13,80 13,80 13,30 13,30 9,90 7,40 5,30 4,40 Nonnenhorn 14,90 14,90 13,80 13,80 13,80 13,30 13,30 11,60 9,90 5,30 4,40 Kressbronn 14,90 13,80 13,80 13,80 13,80 13,30 13,30 11,60 8,40 5,30 Langenargen 13,80 13,80 13,10 13,30 13,30 11,60 11,60 9,90 6,10 Friedrichshafen 13,30 13,30 11,60 11,60 11,60 9,90 8,40 7,40 Immenstaad 11,60 11,60 8,40 8,40 9,90 6,10 4,40 Hagnau 9,90 9,90 7,40 7,40 7,40 4,40 Meersburg 8,40 7,40 7,40 6,10 5,30 Constance 9,90 8,40 8,40 7,40 Mainau Island 7,40 6,10 4,40 Unteruhldingen 6,10 5,30 Dingelsdorf 4,40 Überlingen Rorschach Wasserburg Bad Schachen Lindau Reichenau Mannenbach Iznang Radolfzell Lindau 11,60 6,20 4,40 Bad Schachen 9,90 4,40 Wasserburg 8,40 Rorschach Radolfzell 5,10 5,10 3,40 Iznang 5,10 5,10 Mannenbach 4,60 Reichenau Timetable The 2018 timetable is available at *per person one-way. Disabled guests with a B in their handicapped ID pay the regular fare. 5

6 Tickets Group tickets are available from the ticket offices at our landing sites. All prices are subject to having at least 10 paying adults. Child discount Children up to 5 years ride free when accompanied by their parents or grandparents. Children from 6 to 15 years receive a special rate. Kindergarden, school and student groups There are special conditions for school groups: Please enquire about these with our reservation department in Constance via gruppen@bsb.de. Conditions for advance sales 2018 For tour operators, coach companies, hotels, tourist offices and camping sites. The operator fares are valid for groups of 10 or more people and only if booked in advance. Busdriver or tour guide Upon reservation you will receive a complementary ticket for the bus driver or tour guide if requested. This regulation only applies to the mentioned function holders and is not transferable. Prices and Commissions All prices for boat tours are gross prices and include applicable VAT. Commissions are only granted for tour operators. Commissions or discounts can be agreed and will be calculated from turnover of the shipping share. Commissions will be settled at the end of the year. Online bookings Bookings can be made on our website: Advantages for you: No waiting times for your group while the tickets are purchased Commission on sales without a minimum turnover of sales Easy processing all you need is a printer and internet access BSB Reservation Department We are more than happy to answer any questions or help you plan your trip. Phone Fax Mail gruppen@bsb.de Note: Timetable and special offers are subject to change and/or error. Information without legal guarantee. The general provisions of the Lake Constance passenger tarif (Bodensee-Personentarif) apply. We merely act as intermediary for services provided by third parties. You may access our General Terms and Conditions of Business at all times on our web site. 6

7 Bodensee Ferry The Bodensee Ferry connects the German and Swiss banks between Friedrichshafen and Romanshorn once every hour. It opens up the whole region fast, reliable and without any traffic jams. Taking the swimming bridge saves you about 70km on the road. Enjoy a relaxed crossing with the Lake Constance ferry on 365 days of the year. Prices Friedrichshafen-Romanshorn Single ticket pp 8.00 Return ticket pp Coach Flat Rate 154 per coach incl. passengers TIP: The 41 minutes crossing time is accepted as resting period for the coach driver. NEW: Enjoy the BSB-Catering aboard the ferry and ask for special group offers! 7

8 Panorama Cruises Enjoy the landscape around Lake Constance in a very special way - on one of the numerous tours from our harbours and docks. Our cruises are tailored to the option of the individual harbours and are an ideal supplement to the regular schedule.... from Lindau Three-Country Panorama View of the three country corner Germany, Austria and Switzerland. (Including an interesting description) 1.5-hour cruise March October pp Lindau 14:00 15:30 Wasserburg 14:25 16:10 TIP: Book our coffee and cake package at a special rate in advance! Shore of Lindau View of Lindau and the shores 1-hour cruise March October pp Lindau 15:45 16:45 Bay of Rorschach View of Rorschach and the imposing landscape 2-hour cruise March October pp Lindau 09:10 11:15 11:20 13:35 16:25 18:35 8

9 Castle Cruises View of the Fortress and Castle of Meersburg, the shore of Constance, the Mainau Island and baroque Mainau Castle, the Lake Dwellings of Unteruhldingen, the baroque church of Birnau and the shore of Überlingen hour cruise May - September % Discount on roundtrips after 6 pm... from Überlingen pp Überlingen 10:05 13:45 11:40 12:55 13:05 15:40 13:55 17:40 16:00 19:35... from Meersburg pp Meersburg 08:50 11:10 12:40 15:05 14:25 17:10 16:35 18:55 18:45 20:45... from Constance pp Constance 08:15 11:50 12:00 15:45 15:55 19:30... from Mainau Island pp Mainau Island 09:20 10:45 10:50 12:20 12:25 13:45 13:05 14:35 14:55 16:40 17:00 18:30 19:05 20:15 19:20 20:25... from Unteruhldingen pp Unteruhldingen 09:10 10:30 11:00 12:10 13:15 14:25 15:10 16:30 17:10 18:20 19:15 20:25 19:30 20:35 9

10 Ship & Sight Combi tickets Überlingen Radolfzell Unteruhldingen Meersburg Insel Mainau Friedrichshafen Stein am Rhein Insel Reichenau Konstanz Rheinfall Use the smart combi tickets and purchase a boat ticket including admission to your requested sight. This is the best way to visit the most beautiful sights including a relaxing cruise. Suggested sights: Mainau Island Sumptuous flowers, a park with a stock of trees dating back over 150 years, the baroque splendour of the palace complex and the church, all exuding a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere - that is Mainau Island. One of the largest butterfly houses in Germany, the Mainau-Kinderland children s play area, the comital and cultural festivities are very popular. Experience time: 3-4 hours Old Castle of Meersburg The walls of Meersburg, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany, have so much to tell, not only of peaceful, courtly times but also of sieges and military confrontations. Visitors can explore these in a clearly explained visit through more than 30 furnished rooms of the castle museum. Experience time: 2 hours Lake Dwellings Unteruhldingen The oldest open-air stone-age museum in Europe. In the reconstructed pile dwellings, the early history of Lake Constance is brought to life. You will be enthralled by the 23 reconstructed houses from the Stone Age and Bronze Age (approx B.C.). Experience time: 1-2 hours Sea Life Center Constance Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen and many more Rates, destinations and sights upon request 10

11 Group Highlights Easter Brunch 02. April 2018 Meet with your family and friends on Easter Monday for a relaxing brunch on our ship. Hop on board for a 3-hour cruise featuring a rich and varied, cold-warm buffet as well as excellent views on Lake Constance. 3-hour cruise brunch-buffet Boarding from 10 am Star Cruise 28. April pp Constance 10:30 13:30 The international Flottensternfahrt" cruise of the VSU (Union of Lake Constance and Rhine Shipping Companies) will be one of the first highlights of the season Every year, at the beginning of the season, six Swiss, Austrian and German vessels meet for the international Flottensternfahrt" cruise. Entertainment on board is provided by a live band. As highlight of the cruise the ships position themselves in the middle of the lake to create an impressive star formation. Duration approx 10 am till 6 pm with a 2-hour stop in Romanshorn. Harbours: Constance Hagnau Friedrichshafen Lindau Nonnenhorn Meersburg lmmenstaad Langenargen Wasserburg Please ask for available details and time schedules: gruppen@bsb.de Kressbronn 32 pp all day cruise Ladies Cruise 13. May hour cruise on German Mother's Day Midday cruise: incl. Ragout in cream sauce with homemade Spätzle "swabian noodles" and seasonal vegetables or Kässpätzle "swabian noodles" with melted cheese Afternoon cruise: incl. coffee & cake from 26 pp Harbour Price depart arrive Lindau 33 10:30 13: :00 17:00 Constance 33 10:30 13: :00 17:00 11

12 Culinary Boat Tours Experience Lake Constance on board a ship and enjoy culinary delights. Whether you prefer like a dinner cruise while watching the sunset or enjoying the best Meersburger wines on our wine tasting tours. There s something for everyone. Coffee Cruise hour cruise coffee or tea and a piece of delicious cake daily: from 17,50 Harbour Price depart arrive Überlingen 21,50 13:05 15:40 Meersburg 21,50 14:25 17:10 Unteruhldingen 17,50 15:10 16:30 Music Breakfast hour cruise breakfast buffet Live music / / / from Überlingen / from Friedrichshafen 33 pp Überlingen 10:15 13:45 Friedrichshafen 10:10 13:20 Wine Tasting Cruise 3 4 hour cruise wine tasting + snack Live music / other dates on request for 40 and more people 36 pp Meersburg 15:15 18:55 Constance 15:55 19:30 Please note the tasting is in German only. 12

13 Feuerwerksfahrten Pasta Boat hour cruise all-you-can-eat pasta buffet daily: / Sunday - Thursday: Grill & Chill hour cruise barbecue buffet with fresh salads and vegetables Friday and Saturday (except ) Please request vegetarian alternatives in advance. Vesper Ahoi hour cruise selection of different sausages from a regional butcher, fine mountain cheese, obazda cheese spread, butter, pickles, tomatoes and fresh bread daily: (except ) 25 pp Constance 18:05 21:15 Meersburg 18:45 20:45 Constance 18:25 21:30 Meersburg 19:00 21:00 35 pp Constance 18:25 21:30 Meersburg 19:00 21:00 22 pp Constance* 18:25 21:25 Meersburg 19:00 20:55 Unteruhldingen 19:30 20:35 "Schlachtplatte" Ship hour cruise "Schlachtplatte", a hearty South German dish that consists of boiled belly pork and feshly cooked "Blutwurst" and "Leberwurst" sausages incl. Sauerkraut Live music Tuesday pp Constance 18:05 21:15 Meersburg 18:45 20:45 13

14 Evening Cruises We take you to the imposing fireworks around Lake Constance on our boats. Experience a lively evening in a unique ambiance and let our board restaurant spoil you. Lake Night Festival Arbon 07. July hour cruise 3-course buffet on board the highlight is the firework show with effects and music against the breathtaking lit backdrop of Arbon 70 pp Constance 20:30 00:30 Meersburg 21:15 00:00 Seehasen Festival Friedrichshafen 14. July hour cruise 3-course buffet on board traditional Harbor Festival on the promenade in Friedrichshafen with imposing fireworks 70 pp Lindau 19:30 00:00 Constance 20:45 00:30 Meersburg 21:15 00:00 Lakeside Festival Langenargen 28. July hour cruise 3-course buffet on board as a highlight of the evening the firework display will light the evening sky up in bright colours 70 pp Lindau 19:30 00:00 Wasserburg 19:50 23:40 14

15 Bregenz Festival She s desired by all and is an object of fascination for the soldiers on guard duty as they smoke and play cards: Carmen. The soldier Don José is ordered to detain her after a fight but she twists him around her finger... Festival Cruise Carmen Lake stage tickets: / / / / House tickets: / Evening Cruise & Menu Dates: / / / / / Festival package boat cruise directly to the lake stage and back 3-course menu on board festival entry for the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet midnight soup on board Evening cruise package boat cruise to the lake stage and back 3-course menu on board midnight soup on board House tickets 230 pp Cruise & menu tickets 95 pp Lake stage tickets 195 pp Please request vegetarian alternatives in advance. Constance 16:40 02:30 Meersburg 17:10 01:55 Friedrichshafen 18:10 00:55 Festival Stage approx 23:45* 20:00 *after the performance 14 15

16 Winter On The Lake Experience Lake Constance from a completely different side and let yourself be captivated by the white landscape. Combine Christmas boat tours with Christmas shopping or a visit to one of the famous Christmas markets. Wintry round trip 1 hour cruise Saturday: Sunday: pp Constance 16:30 17:30 Friedrichshafen 16:30 17:30 Advent Cruise 2 hour cruise with a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of delicious cake Saturday: Sunday: pp Constance 14:00 16:00 Friedrichshafen 14:00 16:00 Winter Magic With music and Christmas spirit enjoy the divine pleasure at this special time of year. Evening cruise with a round trip 8 till 9 pm 3-course Christmas buffet Constance: Friday Friedrichshafen: Friday pp Harbour beginning ending Constance 19:30 24:00 Friedrichshafen 19:30 24:00 16

17 Winter On The Lake in Lindau Wintry round trip 1-hour cruise Thursday: Friday pp Lindau 13:30 14:30 15:00 16:00 16:30 17:30 Saturday: Sunday: Lindau 11:30 12:30 16:30 17:30 Advent Cruise 2-hour cruise with a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of delicious cake Saturday: Sunday: pp Lindau 14:00 16:00 Christmas markets at the Lake Constance daily 29. November 22. December 2018 Friedrichshafen daily 30. November 21. December 2018 Lindau Thursday Sunday 22. November 16. December 2018 (not on ) 17

18 New Years Eve For a New Year's celebration like no other, embark on our New Year's Eve cruise. Enjoy culinary delights, live music and dancing - and stunning views of the New Year's fireworks at midnight! New Year's Eve Cruise 31. December 2018 Live music New Year's Eve buffet and midnight snack fireworks at midnight boarding from 7 pm 130 pp Constance 20:00 02:00 Friedrichshafen 20:00 02:00 Lindau 20:00 02:00 Meersburg 20:00 02:00 Please request vegetarian alternatives in advance. 18

19 Parking For Coaches Constance Friedrichshafen Parking Location: Hafenstrasse Parking Location: Eckenerstrasse Capacity: 4 Capacity: 12 Distance: approx. 500 m Distance: approx. 350 m Überlingen Langenargen Parking Location: Hitzlerstrasse Parking Location: Friedrichshafenerstrasse Capacity: 10 Capacity: 4 Distance: approx. 700 m Distance: approx. 1.3 km Unteruhldingen Kressbronn Parking Location: Ehbachstrasse Parking Location: Nonnenbacherweg/Argenstrasse Capacity: 21 Capacity: 3 Distance: approx. 900 m Distance: approx. 1.4 km Meersburg Lindau Parking Location: Daisendorfstrasse Parking Location: Langenweg/Europaplatz Capacity: 20 Capacity: 17 Distance: approx. 1.3 km Distance: approx. 1.2 km Hagnau Bregenz Parking Location: Kapellenstrasse Parking Location: Reichsstrasse Capacity: 2 Capacity: 11 Distance: approx. 500 m Distance: approx. 300 m Immenstaad Mainau Island Parking Location: Dr.-Zimmermann-Strasse Parking Location: Mainaustrasse 1 Capacity: 1-2 Capacity: Distance: approx. 550 m Distance: 50 m 19

20 We look forward to welcoming you on board BSB soon! Alterations/errors excepted Fotos Bregenzer Festspiele/ Ralph Larmann, Achim Mende, Fotolia, BSB-Archiv Auflage 2: 100 Stück [ps] 07/ Bodensee-Schiffsbetriebe GmbH Hafenstr Konstanz Germany Phone 0049 / mail to: info@bsb.de