15 Boat Tours in Berlin Worth Booking

1.1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 16,993 reviews · 1 hour · from $25Our pick

1-hour Spree cruise with guaranteed seating, multilingual audio, and views of the Reichstag and Berlin Cathedral, from $25.

“There was so many sights & buildings to see from the river cruise which had really comfortable seats & the staff were great too. Highly recommend this cruise.”

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2.Boat Tour Along the River Spree

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

Float past Berlin’s government district and palaces on a 2.25-hour Spree cruise with audio in 12 languages for $34.

“Cool activity for families, also convenient with audio guides available.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,653 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Cozy 1-hour Spree cruise with a bilingual live guide, panoramic glass ships, on-board heating, and views of Berlin’s government district.

“Our River Boat Cruise was excellent with a wonderful guide and informative and amusing commentary throughout the trip. It was in December & cold but the boat was heated which kept everyone warm. You could have a different range drinks whilst on the cruise. We would recommend this live commentary cruise instead of listening to an audio version via earphones. 👍😀🇩🇪”

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4.3.25-Hour Spree & Landwehrkanal Boat Tour

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

A 3.25-hour Berlin cruise along the Landwehr Canal and Spree, passing 40+ bridges, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, and the Government District.

“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.”

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5.1-Hour City Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,210 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

A 1-hour River Spree cruise from Alte Börse to Berlin’s top landmarks, with an 8-language audio guide and warm onboard views in any weather.

“Our boat tour was cancelled and i received fantastic help in finding availability for the next tour or either taking a voucher for something else. However after choosing to stay on the boat tour it was a lovely experience with very helpful and friendly staff. The commentary was also very clear and informative.”

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6.2.5-Hour East Side Boat Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,016 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

2.5-hour East Side Spree River cruise with live English and German commentary. See Wall art, Oberbaum Bridge, and Berlin landmarks.

“I really liked the tour. It was very punctual and relaxed. Super bonus point for them having a waitress that brings your drinks. She was very friendly and nice. The commentary on the sightings was also good, even after living in Berlin for 2 years I learned a lot.”

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7.Spree Boat Tour to Müggelsee

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

Relax on a Spree to Müggelsee boat cruise, passing Köpenick Palace and the Captain of Köpenick, then enjoy Berlin’s largest lake.

“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.”

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8.Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41

Silent solar catamaran cruise on Berlin’s Spree, 36 passengers, audio guide, welcome drink, and views from Oberbaumbrücke to the Reichstag.

“Loved the silent solar motor and the boat was super stable, our crew were polite and helpful and largely left us to enjoy the cruise which took us past many impressive historic buildings and interesting sights. The audio guide was informative without being overbearing.”

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9.3-Hour World Heritage Cruise to Potsdam

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,569 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

A 3-hour UNESCO Havel River cruise from Wannsee to Potsdam, with bilingual commentary, palace views, and time to slow down on the water.

“The commentary, in English and German, is very understated and informative. It’s not at all crass or attempting to be funny which is the case for some tourist ventures. The boat is very well maintained. I would highly recommend this cruise.”

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10.Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,155 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $31.81

Berlin hop-on hop-off bus with Spree River cruise upgrade, stops from KaDeWe to Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery, audio in multiple languages.

“Remaining of original wall and the history, Checkpoint Charlie, as well as East Side Gallery. You really don’t need to look hard to see the History of WWII war. It’s a beautiful city and so happy had a chance to visit it.”

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11.East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

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

Ride a solar-powered catamaran on Berlin’s Spree for two hours, viewing the East Side Gallery and Treptow Park with English audio.

“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!”

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12.Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,043 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

A quiet, solar-powered Berlin sunset cruise on the Spree with an audio guide, snacks, and big-city landmarks from the water.

“Great staff, prices reasonable on the catamaran for food/drinks and interesting guide information of the area! Seeing Berlin in style!”

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

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

Hop-on hop-off bus plus a one-hour Spree cruise for Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, with 20-language audio and flexible timing.

“Nice possibility to discover different parts of Berlin by bus as well as by boat. Perfect combo. If you speak several languages try to change language channels in the bus as you might get interesting facts not included in other language guide”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 778 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25.40

A 1-hour Spree boat cruise in Berlin with bilingual live narration, panoramic glass views, and onboard comfort. Drinks cost extra.

“We chose the English version of the trip and our guide was knowledgeable of the buildings we passed and with extremely good English. Drink service on board if needed and these could be delivered to your seat. Drinks not included in the price. It was a very cold day and the roof was closed and it was warm and cosy.”

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15.7 Lakes Boat Tour through the Havel Landscape

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 744 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $30

Cruise Berlin’s Havel lakes for 3.5 hours, with live German commentary, Prussian sights, and landmarks like Babelsberg and Agents Bridge.

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