The 15 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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9.Berlin Boat Tour | Sunset Tour with Solar Ship | Sightseeing Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

Cruise central Berlin on a silent, emission-free solar catamaran from Oberbaumbrücke to the House of World Cultures and back. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Museum Island, Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and more, with audio guides in seven languages. Drinks and snacks are available to buy onboard.

“El crucero se nos hizo algo largo, aunque el barco era super cómodo y con un bar que servía aperitivos estupendos. La audioguia decía pocas cosas, echamos de menos más información. Sobre la duración, sobre todo por el tiempo en la esclusa, que la alarga, se nos hizo un poco pesada, también porque íbamos con un niño y dos adolescentes y ellos no aguantan mucho tiempo en el barco sin explicaciones en la audioguia”

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10.Laughing Spree – English Comedy Show on a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $18Top rated

Spend about two and a half hours aboard The Floating Lounge in Friedrichshain for an English comedy night hosted by Chris Doering. Expect several short stand-up sets, audience interaction, a free shot on entry, drinks, and views of the East Side Gallery from the boat.

“Nice comedy show - very interactive - really can recommend it . Lots of fun . Exiting location . Come and enjoy !!”

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11.3.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise on the Spree River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 105 reviews · from $30

Join Reederei Lüdicke at Lindenufer in Spandau for a 3.5-hour sightseeing cruise through Berlin’s canals and Spree River. You’ll pass Charlottenburg Palace, Bellevue Palace, the Reichstag, Museum Island, and the government quarter while listening to live German commentary. The boat has toilets and full onboard amenities.

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12.Berlin sightseeing boat tour on the Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

You’ll spend about an hour on the Spree with Reederei BWSG, passing Museum Island, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, the Chancellery, and the House of World Cultures. Seating is covered, drinks are available for purchase, and recorded German and English commentary accompanies the route.

“We had a great time on this tour! We found the one hour length to be perfect for us. Our boat was very nice and had a bar on board with delicious, well-prices drinks. The bathrooms were not operational on our trip, but we were warned of this in advance so this was not an issue. The server was very friendly, and the recorded English and German audio broadcast complemented the route well. This was a highlight of our time in Berlin.”

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13.Berlin Boat Tour | Berlin Highlight Tour with Solar Ship on the Spree

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2h 30m · from $34

See central Berlin from the Spree aboard a silent, emission-free solar catamaran. The 150-minute route passes Oberbaum Bridge, East Side Gallery, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Hauptbahnhof, and the House of World Cultures. Audio guides are available in seven languages, and the ship is wheelchair accessible.

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14.Sightseeing Boat Tour on the Spree for Families

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 64 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Spend 90 minutes aboard the John Franklin, cruising from Alt-Moabit past Berlin’s government district, Bundestag, Museum Island, Cathedral, Hauptbahnhof, Futurium, and the TV Tower. Sit on the lounge-style upper deck, buy drinks and snacks, or use the heated cabin in poor weather. No audio guide is provided.

“Die Fahrt an sich war gut. Leider war nur die hälfte der Karte bestellbar, und leider unter den Erwartungen geblieben. Die Kommunikation bezüglich was alles im VIP Ticket enthalten ist kam erst zum Schluss (also deutlich zu spät).Essen kam wie im Supermarkt über abgepackte Waren, die man selbst öffnen durfte. Alles in allem für VIP Tickets für knapp 100€ nicht den Preis Wert. Schade ☹️”

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15.Evening Boat Cruise – Romance & Moonlight

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37

Spend 90 minutes cruising the Spree from the Seminarschiff past the House of World Cultures, Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, and Nikolaiviertel. You can sit on the roof terrace or behind heated panoramic windows while German and English hosts provide a relaxed setting with music. Food and drinks cost extra.

“ganz schlechte Tour. die Sitzgelegenheiten unter aller sau. bier vergessen. 1.5 Stunden ohne Getränke. schlechteste Tour aller Zeiten . jeder Cent zu viel dafür.ganz”

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