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Our most recommended Berlin Sightseeing cruises

Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

1. Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

Discover some of the key landmarks of Berlin on a sightseeing boat tour. Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Spree to take in the sights at the heart of this bustling city.   Depart from Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel. Your 1-hour sightseeing tour will take you past the Reichstag (German Parliament Building), through the new Regierungsviertel (Government Quarter), all the way to the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures). After turning at the Lutherbrücke (Luther Bridge), keep a look out for Schloss Bellevue (Bellevue Palace), the "Beamtenschlange" (civil servant housing), and the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Marvel at Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral), Museumsinsel (Museum Island), and the Nikolaiviertal, the oldest residential area in Berlin. Arrive back either Friedrichstraße or Nikolaiviertel to finish the tour.

Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

2. Berlin: Boat Tour Along the River Spree

Discover the center of Berlin via its major waterway, the River Spree, on a 2.5-hour boat cruise. See the main sights of the city from the water and feel the heartbeat of the bustling city. Start your roundtrip sightseeing tour on Friedrichstrasse and pass by the Federal Chancellery to reach Bellevue Palace, overlooking the Beamtenschlange (civil servant accommodation) and the Victory Column. Enjoy informative audio commentary as you see Berlin Central Station and the Interior Ministry before continuing on to Charlottenburg Palace. From there you will cruise past the Westhafen Canal, the Berlin-Spandau Ship Canal, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Hamburger Bahnhof. You will then cruise back to Friedrichstrasse.

Berlin: Sightseeing Cruise from Berlin Main Station

3. Berlin: Sightseeing Cruise from Berlin Main Station

Explore Berlin from the water during a wonderful sightseeing cruise. Start your cruise at the Moltke Bridge/Main Station Pier and set off to see some of Berlin's most important sights from the water. Admire how large parts of the old and new architecture in the city were built facing the water as you cruise along the Spree riverbank. Feel like a real insider as you get to know Berlin from the upper deck of the panoramic ships. During the tour, pass by numerous sights including Nicholas’ Quarter, the TV Tower, Berlin Cathedral, the Old National Gallery, the New and Old Museum, the Pergamon Museum, the Bode Museum, the Palace of Tears, Friedrichstraße Station, the Press and Information Agency of the Federal Government, ARD Capital Television Studio, the Reichstag Building, Paul-Löbe-House, Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-House, Moltke Bridge, the Swiss Embassy, the German Chancellery, and the House of World Cultures.

Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

4. Berlin: 3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

Experience Berlin from a new perspective on a sightseeing cruise along the Landwehr Canal and River Spree. See more than 40 bridges and learn about their history, from modern structures to ancient bridges. Take a step aboard the boat at the Jannowitzbrücke (close to Alexanderplatz) and let the fascinating blend of modernity and tradition inspire you on this relaxing and informational cruise through the German capital. With your audio guide (if option booked), learn the history behind each bridge as you sail. See Berlin from the water as you cruise past the German Museum of Technology, the famous Potsdamer Platz, and the interior ministry. Enjoy the unique view from aboard the boat.

Berlin: Seven Lakes Tour from Berlin's Wannsee

5. Berlin: Seven Lakes Tour from Berlin's Wannsee

Enjoy a 2-hour tour of the idyllic Havel Lakes, the chain of lakes so rich in traditions that not just locals are drawn to them. Venture beyond Little Wannsee to Pohlesee, Stölpchensee, Griebnitzsee, Glienicker Lake and Jungfernsee, before returning to Wannsee. Relax with the whole family on the beach or enjoy a walk into the picturesque wilderness along Wannsee and Oberhavelsee. See where such famous personages as the painter Max Liebermann or the dramatist Heinrich von Kleist lived and worked and get to know the historic significance of the lakes. Discover the rich history of the regions southwest and north of Berlin from the water. Travel back in time at these historically-significant sites and experience the history anew. The tour takes place from Wannsee across the Havel to Potsdam. Enjoy the tours through the idyllic Havel Lakes and many historic buildings like the Babelsberg Palace or the Church of the Redeemer, Sacrow. See the fascinating island landscape in the north of Berlin. Valentinswerder, Baumwerder and Scharfenberg are just a few must-sees for nature-lovers. The tour operator's dock is located across from the Pfaueninsel. The island can be reached by ferry for a small fee. It is not possible to reserve outdoor seats.

Berlin: Guided Spree River Sightseeing Cruise

6. Berlin: Guided Spree River Sightseeing Cruise

Discover the beauty of central Berlin from the water on a panoramic cruise on the Spree River. Explore the sites along the River Spree. Purchase a drink onboard and sail with a drink in hand. Hop aboard at the activity provider's centrally-located launch site. Settle into the comfortable seat of your choice. Enjoy the boat's glass roof which can be retracted in fine weather or the boat's heating system which keeps you cozy on chilly days. Have access to amenities like restrooms. Capture pictures of Museum Island from the water on both sides. Pass through the reconstructed historical heart of Berlin, the Nikolai Quarter. Take in the hip vibe of Friedrichstrasse and the elegant architecture in the Government Quarter. Dive into the sights along the way with the provided audio guide or a Liveguide in German and English. Return to your launch point at the end of your tour. 

Berlin Boat: Spree Sightseeing Tour on Electric Motor Yacht

7. Berlin Boat: Spree Sightseeing Tour on Electric Motor Yacht

Explore the landmarks along the Spree in Berlin aboard an all-electric motor yacht named Fitzgerald. Have the opportunity to purchase refreshments along the way like chilled drinks, coffee specialties, and snacks from a crew that is happy to take care of your well-being. Be welcomed onboard the boat by a uniformed crew at the jetty that is conveniently located by the Berlin Cathedral. Choose to sit on comfortable lounge furniture on the sundeck, in a cool shaded area on the aft deck, or in the first row on the foredeck. Have a spacious salon to retreat to in case of rain. Cruise throughout the government district while listening to fascinating commentary. Pass the new Berlin Palace, the Nikolaiviertel, the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), the Reichstag, and the German Chancellery. Take in water views of the House of the World´s Cultures and the Bellevue Palace before reaching the Moabit Bridge. Turn around and return to the starting point while listening to chill lounge music.

Berlin: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide

8. Berlin: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide

Experience Berlin on an environmentally friendly boat tour on the emission-free solar catamaran and glide silently on the Spree through the capital. The solar ship combines the exclusive ambience of a yacht with environmental friendliness. Let Berlin's highlights pass you by in a relaxed way. The tour starts directly at the Oberbaumbrücke at the harbour of Solarwaterworld AG, in Friedrichshain Kreuzberg. Experience the highlights of the cityscape in an exclusive atmosphere. On the approx. 2.5 hour tour we pass all the sights of the city that can be seen from the water and treat you to information, drinks and snacks. We pass the imposing Oberbaumbrücke, glide past the world-famous East Side Gallery and head to our next and only stop at the historic harbour on Fischerinsel in the Nikolaiviertel. Directly after that comes a highlight of the trip, the locking of the Suncat 46 through the Mühlendammschleuse. The next leg of the journey takes the solar ship further west down the Spree. Here, the world-famous cultural heritage Museum Island and the government district of Berlin with the Reichstag and the Federal Chancellery are revealed. Not much further on, the main railway station, Berlin's architectural showpiece, becomes visible. The catamaran continues westwards to the House of World Cultures, or as Berliners say: to the "Pregnant Oyster" where the ship turns around and travels the route back to the harbour of Solarwaterworld and then to Fischerinsel. There is no sound system on the ship, as is usual for city tours; audio guides will tell you everything you need to know. It is available in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian. No loud engine noise will disturb you as you explore Berlin by water.

Berlin: Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

9. Berlin: Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

Experience Berlin on an environmentally friendly boat tour on the emission-free solar catamaran "Suncat 46" and glide silently on the Spree through the capital. The solar ship combines the exclusive ambience of a yacht with environmental friendliness. Let Berlin's highlights pass by in a relaxed way. The tour starts directly at the Oberbaumbrücke at the harbor of the Solarwaterworld AG, in Friedrichshain Kreuzberg or at the Fischerinsel/Historischer Hafen in Berlin Mitte. Experience the highlights of the cityscape in an exclusive atmosphere. On the approx. 2,5 h tour we pass all sights of the city that can be seen from the water and spoil you with information, drinks and snacks. We pass the imposing Oberbaum Bridge, glide past the world-famous East Side Gallery and head to our next and only stop at the historic harbor on Fischerinsel in the Nikolai Quarter. Immediately after that comes a highlight of the trip, the locking of the Suncat 46 through the Mühlendammschleuse. The next leg takes the solar ship further west down the Spree. Here, the world-famous cultural heritage Museum Island and the government district of Berlin with the Reichstag and the Federal Chancellery are revealed. Not much further, the main train station becomes visible, Berlin's architectural showpiece. The catamaran continues westward to the House of World Cultures, or as Berliners say: to the "pregnant oyster" there the ship turns around and travels the route back to the port of Solarwaterworld and then to Fischerinsel. There is no sound system on the ship, as is usual for city tours. You will learn everything worth knowing via audio guides. It is available in German, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian. No loud engine noise will disturb you while exploring Berlin by water. The Solar Catamaran is barrier-free.

Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

10. Berlin: 2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

Experience a special East Side boat cruise, 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Besides numerous sights in the old and new center of Berlin, see also the recent changes in the area surrounding the East Side Gallery. The roundtrip boat cruise starts at the pier by the old stock exchange building, near the Hackersche Höfe. Relax onboard the boat as you listen to detailed information in English and German and enjoy a delicious food service (own expense). After passing by the cradle of Berlin – Mühlendamm Lock – the tour continues on past Radialsystem V, an energy forum, Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Mercedes Benz Arena. Pass under the Oberbaum Bridge into the east harbor with its many new residents including Universal Music, MTV, Coca Cola, and Label 1 and 2. You will also pass by the Badeschiff at Arena Treptow and the Molecule Man sculpture. Journey back to Berlin-Mitte and see the Nikolaiviertel, the palace construction site, and the Humboldt Forum. The famous Museum Island begins at the Berlin Cathedral. Pass under the Weidendammer Bridge to reach the area around Friedrichstrasse with the Schiffbauerdamm, the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), and Friedrichstrasse station. Cruise past the government district where you will see the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery. You will also see the most modern railway stations in Europe from the water – Berlin Central Station. Pass by Bellevue Palace – the seat of the Federal President – before heading back to the starting point, the old stock exchange building.

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What people are saying about Berlin

I always enjoy boat tours in Berlin, they are very relaxing, I especially like them because river cruises in Berlin are not like it other countries (with loud music and crazy noise). Enjoyed it!

Despite the grim weather, our boarding was efficient and we were made welcome. We appreciated the opportunity to have a warming drink on board

Good experience however it was all in German and the workers had no English otherwise good

The river trip was very interesting, but the audio info could be organized a bit better.

Great commentary, easy to book and helpful attendants