Boat Rental Lake Zurich

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**WE ONLY HAVE RENTAL BOATS WITH BOAT LICENSE**

On weekends and holidays full day rental!

(Half-day rental only possible when boats have not been picked up)

Important information

Start approx. Pentecost 2025 ***

*** USUALLY FOR NICE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS "ALL DAY RENTAL"

* EVENING RENTAL ONLY POSSIBLE DURING THE WEEK *

Half-day rental in the summer season on weekends/holidays only possible with short-term availability, and if the weather is only allowed for half-day rental.

Bad weather (rain/storm): Your reservation can be cancelled free of charge

in consultation with us

Rent reduction in uncertain weather conditions is possible on request

Below you will find the rental conditions. The detailed rental and use regulations are available for download: Rental Regulations, [85 KB]

The rental agreement is also available for download: Rental agreement [181 KB]

Ideally, you should fill out the contract in advance and bring two copies of it with you.

Rental start / end date:

By arrangement or freely selectable.

Evening rentals:

The duration of the evening rental is limited to a maximum of 3 hours. After that, the fee for 1/2 day is due.

Pick-up / Return:

The boat pick-up on Lake Zurich usually takes place from Wollishofen Harbour. The boats are always handed over with a full tank.

The return takes place at the same location. The boat must be returned with a full tank of fuel and cleared of personal belongings.

By agreement, another port can be determined as the pick-up/return location in exchange for assumption of costs.

Pick-up/return to other lakes: by arrangement.

Late return:

CHF 70.00 will be charged per hour or part thereof.

Payment: The rent is to be paid in advance in cash. For a longer rental period or a rental for another lake, a credit card or deposit payment may be required to secure the reservation.

First-time renter: For first-time rentals or when changing to another boat category,

a briefing and instruction trip (CHF 70.00) can be booked on request.

The renter will be informed about the rules of navigation, the respective local regulations and about the safety precautions and equipment.

Important: If you lack the driving routine, do not hesitate to book an introductory lesson for CHF 50.00.

Fuel:

Prices do not include fuel. This can be obtained by credit card or cash.

(24 hours petrol station at Restaurant Seerose)

Recognition of foreign identity cards:

Anyone staying temporarily in Switzerland may drive a Swiss vessel of the category for which they can present one of the following documents:

a. A national driver's license;

b. An international certificate issued on the basis of Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.

It is valid for the following countries:

Austria (national and international skipper's licences)

Italy (national skipper's licences)

France (national skipper's licences)

Germany (national and international skipper's licences)

It should be noted that any restrictions (e.g. restriction of engine power, restriction of the type and size of the ship, restriction of sail area, obligation to wear visual aids, etc.) in the national or international ID card also apply in Switzerland.

In addition, the minimum age required in Switzerland must be reached. This can lead to non-recognition in individual cases, especially in the case of licences for motorboats, as various countries allow motorboats to be driven from the age of 16.

Further information can be found under the following links:

Ordinance on Navigation on Swiss Waters Regulations

Traffic rules:

Each boat is equipped with a nautical chart and a leaflet on the laws and traffic rules. A leaflet for Lake Zurich is available for download: Leaflet [2,634 KB]

Payment:

Be sure to bring the amount for rent and deposit in cash!

(Deposit for all boats CHF 500.00 in cash)

No credit cards are accepted.

At the end of refueling, the deposit/deposit will be refunded, provided that no wilful or negligent damage has occurred to the boat.

When we bring it back, we fill it up with our help. The petrol station is located in the port of Wollishofen.

Gasoline is at the expense of the renter.

Insurance:

All boats are insured (liability, hull). There is also additional insurance cover for water skiers/wakeboarders. The deductible is CHF 500.00.

Important:

Beware of shallows! Damage to the screws (propellers) is not insured and must be covered by the renter.

Damage caused by negligence (e.g. when navigating shallows):

The Renter is obliged to compensate for any damage to persons or property related to the use of the boat, unless the Renter can prove that he/she did everything possible to avoid the damage.

Equipment:

The boats have:

– Rescue equipment for the permitted number of people

– Life jackets for children

Other lakes:

A rental boat can also be launched and rented out on other Swiss lakes after agreeing on the costs.