Vevey, Historical paddle steamer in Ouchy, Switzerland

The Vevey is a 66-metre paddle steamer of the Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Lac Léman, with a white hull, a black stripe at the waterline, round portholes and the name "VEVEY" in gold capitals on the bow. Two tall masts rise fore and aft, and a rear paddle-wheel housing carries a sunburst pattern. Its first-class salon retains light chestnut panelling inlaid with amaranth.

The ship was built in 1907 during the peak era of steam navigation on European lakes. Its construction reflects the engineering expertise of early 20th century Swiss shipbuilding.

The first-class salon keeps its original Art Nouveau and neoclassical decor: light chestnut panelling inlaid with amaranth wood, and its furniture survived the 1952–1955 conversion to diesel-electric power. The ship is named after the town of Vevey on Lake Geneva. In low season it runs the CGN's fondue cruises.

Visitors can board the ship at several stops between Lausanne and Geneva, with access varying depending on the season and time of year. The best time to travel is from spring through autumn when full service operates.

The Vevey has covered about 3,000,000 km, more than any other vessel in the CGN fleet. Since 1955 it has run on diesel-electric power, so the original steam engine is gone; the paddle wheels remain, and the 1955 diesel-electric motors were replaced during the 2012–2013 refit.