Berlin · SPREE RIVER CRUISES
Same river, very different boats. The 15 below compare the short central loops with the long eastern runs on price, commentary, whether the top deck is open and how likely you are to get a seat in August.
Cruise Berlin’s River Spree for 135 minutes, passing government landmarks, palaces, canals, and museums with multilingual audio and onboard service.
“Excellent value for money, good commentary, food & drink available on the boat”
Review of Berlin’s 3.25-hour Spree and Landwehr Canal cruise, with bridge views, Museum Island, government buildings, tips, food, audio, and value.
“I absolutely recomend the tour to discover Berlin from water perspective. The number of channels and bridges make the tour very unusual. The guide was absolutely fantastic and staff very attentive.”
Cruise from Treptow through Köpenick to Müggelsee, with palace views, green scenery, onboard snacks, and a relaxed 3.5-hour escape.
“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.”
Cruise Berlin’s Spree by quiet solar catamaran, passing the East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, Treptow Park, and Insel der Jugend.
“What a brilliant day lounging on the boat for 2 hours drinking beer in the sun.Would definitely recommend to anyone to jump on this sightseeing. Cruise”
Review of Berlin’s Laughing Spree Comedy Show, an English stand-up night on a boat by the East Side Gallery for $15.
“Fantastic acts, and great atmosphere. will definitely come back!”
Cruise Berlin’s Spree at sunset with Prosecco, a 3 or 4-course dinner, city sights, and evening views from a private table.
“Went with my girlfriend to celebrate our anniversary, and we loved the entire boat experience. It was the perfect romantic night for us. The food was good, but lackluster. We expected better for the overall experience. Either way, we enjoyed the entire experience and would recommend to any couple for a romantic dinner.”
Review of Berlin’s 2.5-hour solar boat tour, with quiet Spree views, sunset sights, audio guides, drinks, and practical booking tips.
“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”
Laughing Spree Comedy brings English stand-up, a free shot, East Side Gallery views, and a friendly Berlin night out aboard a boat.
“We recently moved to Berlin from South Africa and wanted a light, fun night out. This was perfect. Some of the comedians were a bit of a miss (for me) but overall it was a good night out. I understand that these shows are always different every Sunday and Tuesday- I'd definitely book again.”
Cruise central Berlin on a quiet electric boat past Museum Island, the Reichstag, Nikolaiviertel, and Friedrichstrasse with bilingual commentary.
“The boat was nice and clea, not like the negative review. The staff were friendly but didn't talk much. The commentary was very informative and in German and English.”
Cruise from Spandau to central Berlin, passing Charlottenburg Palace, the Reichstag, Museum Island, and historic ports with German commentary.
See Berlin’s grand landmarks from the Spree on a relaxed one-hour boat tour with bilingual audio, drinks, and covered seating.
“The boat had mechanical issues and the tour was cancelled. I had talked to the owners via WHATSAPP two hours earlier and this wasn’t mentioned. Disappointing.”
See Berlin from the Spree on a 1 to 1.5 hour bridge tour past the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and government quarter.
“This bridge tour is simply beautiful; there are so many in Berlin. Unfortunately, it was too cold and windy to sit on deck, but luckily it was quite pleasant below deck.”
Cruise Berlin’s Spree past the Bundestag, Museum Island, and Cathedral on a relaxed 90-minute family boat tour with onboard snacks.
“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 ☹️”
Glide through Berlin on a silent solar catamaran, passing the East Side Gallery, Museum Island, Reichstag, and more in 2.5 hours.
Cruise Berlin’s Spree with drag queen Audrey Naline for a funny Christmas show, evening city views, festive games, and an optional €9 meal.
“Im festlich geschmückten Salon der MS Audrey verbrachten wir , liebevoll umsorgt , eine fachkundig begleitete gute alte , wunderschöne Dampferfahrt 😃 Audrey , ließ die Zeit mit Unterhaltung, kleinen Spielen und Witz , der nie unter die Gürtellinie ging , wie im Fluge vergehen Danke für diesen schönen Abend”
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