Berlin · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
40 ways to explore
Berlin has 40 cruises & boat tours to choose from; these 15 cover the strongest options, with timing, price and the kind of day each one creates.
1-hour Spree cruise in Berlin with guaranteed seating, multilingual audio, and views of the Reichstag and Berliner Dom, with drinks onboard.
“Peaceful ride through the city, saw all the sights from a different perspective”
Cruise Berlin’s River Spree on a 2.25-hour sightseeing boat with audio in 12 languages, passing Bellevue Palace, government sights, and more.
“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.”
A 3.25-hour Berlin boat cruise that passes Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, and 40+ bridges on the Spree and Landwehr Canal.
“Excellent water tour of Berlin. Seeing the Landwehrkanal was very interesting as well.”
Hop on Big Bus Berlin for flexible views of the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie, plus an optional Spree River cruise.
“It was great from beginning to end. Due to the extreme cold, the windows were unfortunately steaming up constantly, meaning you had to keep wiping the windows so be able to see things and take pics. Although the “open top” of the bus was covered over, there should really be at least some ventilation to stop windows steaming”
Take a 1-hour Spree cruise in Berlin’s center and government district, with a bilingual live guide, panoramic views, and onboard comfort.
“Michael, our guide, was fantastic, immensely funny, he kept our attention for the whole hour.”
90-minute Potsdam palace boat tour on the Havel, passing Glienicke Bridge UNESCO sites and Prussian palaces, with bilingual commentary.
“Such great value for money. Potsdam on the lake is just glorious on a sunny day it was wonderful and so relaxing”
A 1-hour Spree cruise from Hackescher Markt to Reichstag, Humboldt Forum, and Museum Island, with multilingual audio and great river views.
“It was very engaging and peaceful ride in the middle of the city! Must recommend the ride and get your guide for making it easy to travel without any hassle :)”
A 2.5-hour Spree River boat cruise through Berlin’s East Side sights, from the East Side Gallery to the Reichstag, with bilingual commentary.
“This is a really beautiful way of seeing Berlin and it's a great time to sit back have a drink and enjoy the views”
Relax on a 3.5-hour Spree boat cruise from Treptow to Müggelsee, with Köpenick sights, Müggelturm views, and snacks onboard for $25.
“This was a very relaxing outing! I have lived in Berlin and been all over, but never done this. Ship was a good vessel and crew were friendly and professional. Very relaxing looking out at all the sights. Food and drink are available. Wish I’d gone on the 11:00 cruise, stayed in Kopenick for a few hours and then jumped back on the 15:00 boat when it came back by Kopenick heading back to Treptow, as Kopenick looks like an interesting place to spend a few hours.”
Solar-powered, silent Spree cruise for up to 36, with audio guides and a welcome drink, passing East Side Gallery and the Reichstag.
“Quiet and peaceful, no loudspeakers or other distractions. We thought it great value for the money.”
3-hour UNESCO Havel cruise from Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam. See palaces, islands, bridges, and Prussia-era sights with bilingual commentary.
“As the last day in Berlin, we needed to rest our feet and also we carried heavy backpacks so tour such this seemed like a good idea. Be aware that it leaves from the place that is far away from Berlin center so give it time to arrive there. This boat tour is relaxing and it is a pleasant experience when you are tired. Though it can get a bit boring and too long in general. Nature is beautiful, you can see some buildings and bridges but not very much. It is more a relaxing activity if the weather is nice and not a "must see". The chairs on the…”
A 4-hour Potsdam cruise on the Havel, passing Caputh, Werder, palaces, Glienicke Bridge, and big views toward Berlin.
“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’s top sights in 24 or 48 hours with hop-on hop-off buses, plus an optional Spree River cruise upgrade.
“Interesting tour through the most important landmarks in Berlin. The audio descriptions were really good.”
Solar-powered sunset catamaran on Berlin’s Spree, with audio guide and small-group views from Oberbaumbrücke to Reichstag.
“100% worth the money. Good drinks, good fun, and an overall great and unique way to see the landmarks of the city. It gave my girlfriend and I a lot of ideas for exploring the city.”
Solar catamaran cruise past Berlin Wall art, Oberbaumbrücke, and Treptower Park on the Spree. 2 hours, audio in English
“Brilliant tour, well worth the money and more. Great service and reasonable priced drinks served to you from the bar! Highly recommend for a summer trip!”
