Cruise Through Berlin - Discover, Dine & Relax

Most Berlin city boat tours start from Friedrichstraße, Nikolaiviertel, or Alte Borse. They begin from the center of the city and take you to the East side of Berlin or the West Harbor, depending on the option you choose. These boat tours are perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to explore the city’s divided past. If you love nature, you can choose the boat tour that sails through 7 lakes in the city. You can also find sightseeing cruises that start from Liegestelle Seminarschiff, Anlegestelle Wannsee, and Treptow Harbor. If your accommodation is closer to these boarding ports, we recommend you choose these boat tours.

The Berlin sightseeing boat tours start from . Most Berlin boat tours include live commentary in German and English and offer multilingual audio guides in about 5 to 11 languages. Make sure to use these amenities on board to familiarize yourself with the history of the landmarks that pass by.

April to May and September are the best months for a Spree River cruise in Berlin. The skies are clear and you can enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding landmarks. Fewer people are on board as most tourists depart or return to school after August. The temperatures are pleasant as compared to the scorching sun in June and July. We recommend you avoid the winter months as the weather is foggy and visibility may be compromised. However, if you want to indulge in a lavish dinner with cocktails, you can opt for a dinner cruise. When the deck feels too windy, you can step inside one of the heated cabins on board.

Most Berlin sightseeing cruises and city boat tours operate between 11 am to 5 pm. Dinner boat tours start at 6:30 pm. If you want to go on a romantic date along the Spree, opt for the moonlight dinner cruises that operate between 9:30 pm and 12 am. You can avail of 2-story and convertible boats throughout the year, however, the luxury catamaran cruises depart only between April to October.

The best perk about embarking on cruises along the Spree in Berlin is that they have several boarding ports. A majority of the Berlin city tour boats start from Friedrichstraße, Nikolaiviertel, or Alte Borse. The sightseeing cruises that pass through lakes begin from Anlegestelle Wannsee or the Treptow Harbor. Some Berlin sightseeing cruises also start from Liegestelle Seminarschiff and Jannowitzbrucke. You can choose the one nearest to your accommodation for your convenience.

Most Berlin city tour boats and sightseeing cruises begin from the center of the city, around Friedrichstraße or Alte Borse, and go towards the east side of the city or West Harbor. You can catch glimpses of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks like the TV Tower, Museum Island, Reichstag, Tiergarten, Bellevue Palace, and more. The Berlin Lake Cruises run along Kleiner Wannsee, Pohlesee, Stolpchensee, Griebnitzsee, Glienicker Brucke, Jungfernsee, and Pfauensee.

The boat tours run along River Spree. From the iconic Berlin Cathedral. East-Side Gallery, Berlin TV Tower, and Museum Island, the river frames some of the city’s most celebrated sights. Whether you embark on a cruise or explore its banks on foot or bicycle, the Spree River offers glimpses into the city’s past.

A majority of the Berlin city tour boats and sightseeing boats run for 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes. If you book dinner cruises, you can spend around 3 hours enjoying a lavish dinner and cocktails on board. The Mugglesee Lake cruise continues for 3 hours and allows you to get down at Kopenick, Rubezahl, or Friedrichshafen and explore the Mugglesee Hills.

Prams, strollers, and guide dogs are allowed on most sightseeing cruises. These cruises, especially the city boat tours, are informative, include live commentary, and multilingual audio guides on board. You can book any of the Berlin boat tours to enjoy cruising along the Spree with your family.

Yes, some sightseeing cruises also include dinner. Berlin dinner cruises are usually longer, around 3 hours. You can enjoy wine and cheese or opt for a lavish 3 or 4-course dinner with glasses of prosecco, cocktails, or unlimited drinks, depending on the option you choose.

Yes, if you choose boat tours that include dinner on board, you can help yourself to a few glasses of prosecco, some cocktails, or unlimited drinks, depending on the kind of ticket you book.

If you are visiting the city with your date or are on your honeymoon, we recommend you book the moonlight cruise in Berlin. You can sail along the Spree, watch the illuminated landmarks pass by, and unwind on the open decks. You can also help yourself to fine wine and cheese and dance with your partner to some slow music on board.

You only need your ticket voucher to embark on your cruise. You can avail of first aid kits, meals, and safety gear on board if you need them. Make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the boat departs to your chosen port.

Most Berlin sightseeing cruises are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, however, make sure to check your ticket voucher for more details. All boat tours allow prams and strollers to embark on the cruise.

While most tours do not allow pets on board, if you have a guide dog, you can take them on board. Make sure that your dogs are well-behaved and are kept on a leash at all times.

Yes, you can cancel and reschedule most of the tours. If you have booked tickets online and are unable to make it on the day of your visit, you can cancel them and get a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience begins.