We have a transfer day from Locarno to Weggis, and one option for our transfer is the Panorama Express, which would involve a short train ride from Locarno to Bellinzona, then a train to Fluelen, followed by a boat (I think a steamship) from Fluelen to Luzern, with a second boat from Luzern back to Weggis. The Fluelen-Luzern boat timetable has multiple stops between Fluelen and Luzern, including Weggis, so my hope is that we can simply disembark at Weggis when the boat stops there enroute to Luzern, but I thought I would post this to see If others concur with this plan. Another question for the Panorama Express-does anyone know if the steamship seats also need to be reserved, or is it FCFS (first come, first served) seating as with most other Swiss transportation?
The other option is the Treno Gottardo direct from Locarno to Fluelen, then a boat from Fluelen to Weggis. I can book that complete journey with a Supersaver ticket, and since one of the options is the same boat (12:00 departure from Fluelen), I think that means the above scenario would work. This option is also cheaper for the same class of ticket since it does not require advance seat reservations, and the Treno Gottardo has multiple departures per day, adding more flexibility.