BERLIN
Berlin’s best days out.
The 15 best spree river cruises in Berlin, with what each one actually covers, what it costs and who runs it. The pick of what to book first.
2.25-hour Berlin Spree boat cruise from Friedrichstrasse with audio in 12 languages. See Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, and government sights.
Most Popular“It was a lovely gentle way to see parts of Berlin that we wouldn’t normally have seen”
3¼-hour Berlin boat cruise from Jannowitzbrücke with 40+ bridges on the Spree and Landwehrkanal, plus Museum Island and the Government District.
“Fantastic tour well worth the money Was so nice to have waiter service for drinks . only comment would be audio guide even on full volume was little quiet and the german guide talking at the front was very loud and said way more than the audio guide did”
A heated glass-ship boat tour with a live bilingual guide, gliding past Berlin sights on the Spree in about an hour.
“We loved our boat trip. Very comfortable boat with friendly staff. Refreshments available on board. Excellent tour guide. Highly recommend this company.”
1-hour Spree cruise from Alte Börse Pier shows Berlin’s landmarks like Reichstag and Humboldt Forum with 8-language audio.
“I had a hard finding the right boat....there are so many of them out there. There could be better indicators to the actual right boat. I had to ask 3 different boats before I found the right boat”
Relax on a Spree cruise to Müggelsee with stops near Köpenick Palace, a Captain of Köpenick landmark, and calm lake views.
“Loved the view around the city. Comfortable seating. Nice variety of snacks and drinks to buy onboard”
Silent solar-powered catamaran on Berlin’s Spree. Small-group cruise with audio guides, drinks, and top sights like East Side Gallery.
“An absolutely wonderful sail on a sunny day on the quietest and most comfortable catamaran on the Spree. Great crew, comfortable seating, audio guide if you want it. Just so relaxing and a truly wonderful way to experience and explore fabulous Berlin. Highly recommend!”
A 2.5-hour solar-electric sunset catamaran on the Spree with handheld audio in multiple languages, snacks onboard, and small-boat views.
“We would highly recommend this activity. Everyone was friendly so friendly, The audio guides worked great with lots of interesting information. The catamaran was comfortable and clean. The bathrooms were clean. The drinks were very reasonably priced. The quite boat made for a peaceful trip.”
Glide on a solar catamaran along the Spree to the East Side Gallery, Oberbaumbrücke, and Treptower Park in about 2 quiet hours.
“The boat trip was very nice but it was said to me before that we will have also audio in different languages which was not the case. Also, the food is very simple in the bar - they should offer more and not just animal sausages in bread....”
1-hour Spree sightseeing cruise from Domaquareé with German and English narration, heated cabin, retractable roof, and major sights.
“Lovely afternoon tour with my parents, great activity for a good weather. The tour guide and the boat crew was nice. I definitely recommend it.”
Enjoy a one-hour Berlin Spree river boat tour with a bilingual live guide, panoramic glass views, and warm comfort plus drinks for purchase.
“This was a lovely little trip and Michael the guide made it funny and interesting ...thankyou 😀😀😀”
Glide the Spree on the electric Fitzgerald yacht. Pass Reichstag, Chancellery, and Bellevue Palace in a quiet, small-boat VIP vibe.
“Amazing service, very kind and considerate guide. We were super happy with the experience! Highly recommended!”
Cruise Berlin’s Havel lakes on a 3.5-hour boat tour with live commentary, UNESCO-listed scenery, Wannsee sights, and Potsdam palaces.
Laughing Spree is an English comedy show on a boat by the East Side Gallery. Free shot, cozy crowd, standout hosts. 2.5 hours.
“Top notch open mike line-up that is a must for anyone visiting the city. A 'no holds barred' comedy night touching on every weird and wonderful aspects of life both past and present. These guys and gals are going places.”
Self-drive an electric boat on the Spree, steer your own route, and enjoy Berlin’s sights at a calm pace for up to 8 people.
“It was a great experience, the boat was easy to control . Amazing staff who explained everything clearly and views were spectacular.”
Ride Berlin’s Spree in the 1908 Hemingway boat. One hour with audio guide, top sights, and drinks onboard.
“The boat is super nice, the prettiest on the Spree. The crew is very friendly. It's not cheap but worth the price.”
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