Berlin · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The Spree runs straight through the middle and the canals loop out through Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg. The 15 below range from a one-hour city loop to a half day out to the lakes, each priced and clear about commentary and seating.
Join Stern und Kreisschiffahrt for a one-hour Spree cruise from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel. You’ll have a guaranteed seat, onboard drinks and snacks for purchase, and an audio guide in 12 languages while passing Berlin Cathedral, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and Bellevue Palace.
“information was good really nice afternoon thing to do.”
Take a 135-minute round-trip cruise from Friedrichstrasse through Berlin’s government district and beyond Charlottenburg Palace. You’ll see Bellevue Palace, Central Station, Hamburger Bahnhof, canals, and working waterways. German commentary plays onboard, with audio guides available in 12 languages. Food and drinks can be bought onboard.
“Suggest this tour for first day in Berlin. Remember to pick up the translator device. Very nice lounge on first level. Food service was prompt and prices satisfactory.”
Set out from Jannowitzbrücke near Alexanderplatz for a 195-minute cruise on Berlin’s Spree and Landwehr Canal. You’ll pass more than 40 bridges, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, the German Museum of Technology, and the government district. Food and drinks are available aboard, while audio options vary by booking.
“A lovely trip with good service for drinks and food. Perhaps change the plastic seats for a little more comfort. The time was just right. Good explanation of the various sights.”
See Berlin by open-top bus on two routes covering Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and East Side Gallery. A 48-hour ticket can add currywurst, Freddie’s live Third Reich and Cold War walk, an evening tour, or a Spree cruise from April to October.
“Definitely recommend, the staff were so nice! The only issue is the bus stops abit long at each stop and considering the last trip is 4:15 it kind of takes abit of time to get around, but I always do the big bus when I go to different cities.”
Take a one-hour Spree cruise from Hackescher Markt aboard MS Carola or MS Franziska. A live guide presents Berlin in English and German, pointing out the Cathedral, Reichstag, Museum Island, Chancellery, and more. Drinks are available onboard, and the heated cabin helps on cold days.
“The guide was a funny guy but we also learned a lot of interesting information about Berlin. Worth all the money for this short boat trip on the Spree.”
See Potsdam’s royal parks and palaces from the Havel aboard a Weisse Flotte boat. The 90-minute cruise passes Babelsberg, Glienicke Bridge, Sacrow, Peacock Island, the Marble Palace, and Cecilienhof. German and English commentary explains the sights, with food and drinks available onboard.
“This 90-Minute boat tour takes you along various sites built by the Prussian monarchs, such as Belvedere, the Marble Palace, Peacock Island, and others. The scenery in general is gorgeous, and the views to the monuments are unique. Highly recommended!”
Start near Hackescher Markt and cruise the Spree past Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, Humboldt Forum, Nikolaiviertel, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and the Chancellery. German and English play over speakers, while audio guides are available in six more languages. Drinks are sold onboard.
“Great 1 hour ride up the river and back, wish we had booked the longer 2/2.5 hours now as plenty to drink and plenty to eat on board at reasonable prices. Bring a hat if it’s a hot sunny day as you can get sunstroke! Worth the 16 euros”
Start near Hackescher Markt and follow Berlin’s story by boat, from Mühlendamm Lock and Nikolaiviertel to East Side Gallery, Treptow, Museum Island, Reichstag, and Berlin Central Station. Expect English and German commentary, multilingual audio guides, onboard drinks, and a comfortable covered area.
“Great tour to explore the city from a different point of view. Highly recommended!”
Leave Treptow Harbor for a 3.5-hour cruise along the Spree to Köpenick and Müggelsee. You will pass Köpenick Palace, see the Captain of Köpenick statue, enjoy views of Müggelturm, and choose indoor or outdoor seating. German commentary is provided, with food and drinks available to buy.
“Loved the view around the city. Comfortable seating. Nice variety of snacks and drinks to buy onboard”
Board near Oberbaumbrücke for a 150-minute cruise on a solar-electric catamaran carrying no more than 36 passengers. You pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. A welcome drink and multilingual audio guide are included.
“Quiet and peaceful, no loudspeakers or other distractions. We thought it great value for the money.”
Sail from Wannsee to Potsdam and back through a UNESCO World Heritage region. You’ll pass Peacock Island, Glienicke Bridge, Cecilienhof Palace, Babelsberg Palace, and Potsdam’s waterfront, with bilingual commentary and food available to buy on board.
“We were able to spend 3 hours in Potsdam which we enjoyed”
Board at Potsdam harbor for a four-hour German-language cruise through the Havel lakes. You’ll pass Caputh, Werder, Sacrow-Paretz Canal, Hohenzollern palaces, Babelsberg, and Glienicke Bridge. This is a sightseeing cruise from the water, not a castle visit.
“Hello. I booked a boat trip to Potsdam for October 27th at 10:30 AM and paid 36 euros. I arrived at Potsdam from Berlin, but learned that the trip had been canceled due to technical reasons. This is not correct. You should have notified me of the cancellation in advance. How can I trust you? I want an immediate refund of the 36 euros I paid. Atilla Levent Tuna Res. No. GYG2Q9Y34MWX”
See Berlin by open-top sightseeing bus on a 24- or 48-hour pass, with multilingual audio and a kids’ channel. The route links Kurfürstendamm, Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz, the East Side Gallery, Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg, and more. Add a one-hour Spree cruise for another view of the city.
“Saw many things would have otherwise missed. Commentary was brilliant. Unfortunately it was a very hot day. Never had a problem waiting for the bus ( roughly 15 mins ) The cruise was also good but only in German so my partner didn't understand. Just a lovely day.”
Spend 150 minutes on a small, emission-free solar catamaran from Oberbaumbrücke to the House of World Cultures and back. You’ll pass Berlin’s best riverfront sights, hear optional audio commentary in seven languages, and buy drinks and snacks on board. Wheelchair access and a 36-passenger limit add comfort.
“Great activity. Good idea that the information is passed by a little device. Very nice route and lots to see. Great way to see Berlin”
Spend two hours on a quiet solar catamaran from Jannowitzbrücke to Treptow Park and back. You will see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaum Bridge, glimpse Kater Blau, and cruise by Insel der Jugend. A German-speaking host and English audio guide accompany the ride.
“Amazing boat, new and everywhere very clean, the traject was also very nice ! We loved it!”
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