Boat tour near you

Book a boat tour

Booking a boat tour means: experiencing your city from an entirely new angle, from the water. Right now 246 boat tours across 70 partners in Germany and Austria are available to book, rated 4.73 stars from 380 reviews. The range runs from panorama cruises and dinner cruises to party boats with a DJ.

What types of boat tours are there?

• Panorama cruise: About one hour with commentary on the sights, for example on the Rhine in Cologne and Düsseldorf or on the Main in Frankfurt am Main.
• Lake and canal cruise: In Berlin you sail the Spree, the Landwehrkanal and the lakes around Wannsee, including a solar boat.
• Dinner cruise: A multi-course menu on board, for example on the Spree in Berlin.
• Party boat: Cruises with a DJ, schlager or house music on the Rhine, more in our party boat category.
• Raft and barbecue trips: Private boats for small groups, for example on the Neckar in Stuttgart, more in our barbecue boat category.
• Seasonal cruises: Carnival party ship and Advent cruises in Cologne, a winter magic cruise with mulled wine in Berlin or a winter raft in Stuttgart.

How much do boat tours cost?

The boat tours cost between 9,80 € and 3.149,00 € and usually last about 45 minutes to 23 hours 30 minutes, depending on the experience you choose. You'll find all further details directly in the individual event descriptions.

Here's a transparent overview for you:

Key facts about our partners

• KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt GmbH (Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Cochem, Koblenz): The panorama cruise in Cologne departs from the KD landing stage Altstadtufer, with commentary in German and English for 1 to 100 people. The cruise has 4.6 stars from 23 reviews, and group discounts apply from 10 people. Lounge evening cruises with a DJ are also available.
• Stern und Kreis (Berlin): The Seven Lakes tour from Wannsee passes Peacock Island and the Glienicke Bridge and has 5.0 stars from 10 reviews. Other cruises include the Spree and Landwehrkanal tour (3 hours, from €30), the solar boat tour and World Heritage cruises from Potsdam.
• Kölntourist Personenschiffahrt am Dom GmbH (Cologne): The panorama cruise departs from landing stage 10 near the main station, with live commentary in German and English, and dogs travel free. There is also a 3-hour harbour tour with live commentary and Advent cruises.
• Cool-Tours (Stuttgart): The raft "Flipper" holds up to 12 guests and departs from the Riverhouse in Stuttgart-Münster. Included are one bottle of rosé sparkling wine per 2 people or a non-alcoholic alternative, a speaker, a toilet and sheltered seating.
• Reederei Becker (Berlin): The dinner cruise on the MS Der fliegende Holländer departs at 6:30 pm from Caprivibrücke in Charlottenburg. A welcome Prosecco, a 3-course menu and one more drink are included; a 4-course cruise costs from €125.

What should I bring on a boat tour?

What you pack depends on the weather and the type of tour:

• Weather-appropriate clothing, and on the sun deck sun protection and a hat
• A camera for souvenir photos
• Cash or a card for snacks and drinks on board; on some cruises such as the Seven Lakes tour, outside food and drinks are not allowed
• Your digital or printed ticket, and ID for reduced-price tickets

Boat tour as a highlight for a birthday, bachelor party or team event

A boat tour suits a relaxed after-work sundowner, a bachelor party with friends or a team event in Berlin with colleagues. Panorama cruises have room for up to 100 people, and dinner cruises suit birthdays and anniversaries.