The 8 Berlin River Cruises That Earn Their Price

1.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,252 reviews · 2h 15m · from $34Our pick

Spend 135 minutes cruising from Friedrichstrasse through central Berlin, past the Reichstag area, Bellevue Palace, Berlin Central Station, Charlottenburg Palace, and working canals. German commentary plays onboard, with handheld audio guides in 12 languages. Food and drinks are available to buy.

“It was exactly as we had hoped for. A two hour tour along the river Spree, and even though the weather was... cold, and wet, we stayed on the upper deck where we could see everything. Absolutely recommendable.”

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2.3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,311 reviews · 3h 15m · from $38

Board at Jannowitzbrücke near Alexanderplatz for a 195-minute Stern und Kreisschiffahrt cruise along Berlin’s Spree and Landwehr Canal. You’ll pass more than 40 bridges, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, the Government District, and the German Museum of Technology. English and German audio commentary is available.

“Great experience to see Berlin from the canals and a very knowledgeable and interesting guide”

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3.Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,973 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $25

Spend 3.5 hours cruising from Treptow Harbor along the Spree to Köpenick and Müggelsee. You will pass Köpenick Palace, see the Captain of Köpenick figure, and view Müggelturm. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, buy snacks and drinks onboard, and enjoy a relaxed German-language commentary.

“Grab a bottle of wine and enjoy a day in the sun. The perfect trip!”

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4.East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,086 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Spend two hours on a solar-powered catamaran from Jannowitzbrücke to Treptow Park and back. You’ll see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaumbrücke, spot Kater Blau and houseboats, and hear an English audio guide while the German crew handles the cruise.

“Amazing boat, new and everywhere very clean, the traject was also very nice ! We loved it!”

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5.Berlin Combo Package: City Tour & Spree Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 996 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $64

Use one ticket to tour Berlin by bus and boat. Ride past the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, East Side Gallery, Alexanderplatz, and more, then take a one-hour Spree cruise from central Berlin. Audio commentary comes in 20 languages, with free Wi-Fi and wheelchair access.

“I boarded the Yellow Line around 10h30. After 2 and half hours on the upper deck (the weather was very good) and one short stop at Gendarmenmarkt, I got off the bus without completing the tour and without taking the Boat Tour. I had a reservation later that afternoon to visit the Reichstag. I made the 1-hour Boat tour at my own expense on Friday, October 2nd, after completing my private tour of Scheuenviertel and Hackesche Höfe, not before I visited the exhibition of the Synagogue at Oranienburger Str. and having some late lunch.”

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6.1-hr Boat Tour with Bilingual Live Guide (DE/EN)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Cruise central Berlin for one hour aboard a glass panorama boat with live German and English commentary. Guides such as Michael and Kristoff mix history, modern city life, and humor while you pass Berlin Cathedral, the Reichstag, and other sights. Drinks, table service, and a restroom are available onboard.

“This was a lovely relaxing way to see Some Berlin highlights from the river. Our guide was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The boat was heated and very well kept. ( although we had a sunny day and the weather was unusually warm for December) Refreshments were available on board.”

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7.Laughing Spree Comedy Show on a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 670 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $15Best value

Board the stationary Floating Lounge beside the East Side Gallery for 2.5 hours of English-language stand-up. Hosts Chris, Patrick, or Jana guide open-mic lineups, with general shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays and darker comedy on Fridays. A welcome shot and bar access are included.

“chris was a wonderful host, knew how to uplift the atmosphere and certainly was humorous. it was my first stand up comedy show ever and i was definitely not disappointed!”

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8.Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 298 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Spend 150 minutes cruising Berlin’s Spree from Charlottenburg toward central sights including Museum Island, Berliner Dom, the Reichstag, and Bellevue Palace. Choose a 3-course dinner with two drinks or a 4-course meal with unlimited drinks, including vegetarian options by request.

“The food was good but they didn’t really explain each dish and that would have been nice to know how chef prepared each dish”

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