60-MINUTE SPREE RIVER CRUISE BERLIN
Our classic in Berlin – the one-hour River Cruise in the heart of the capital!
Experience Berlin from the water side and enjoy a completely new perspective on our beautiful capital!
On board modern ships you will cruise along the Spree with detailed explanations about the past & present.
This is what you can look forward to:
Reichstag – Main Station – House of World Cultures – Bellevue Palace – Victory Column – Berlin Cathedral – Pergamon Museum – Government District – Museum Island – Nikolai Quarter
Seat guarantee with online booking
Secure your seat on board today. After successful booking, we will register you directly for the desired departure time, so you can look forward to the River cruise in a relaxed manner.
Now up to 15+ departures per day
Choose in the booking calendar at what time you would like to depart. Please continue to be on site 20-30 minutes before the booked departure, so that everything can run smoothly and you can take your seat in peace.
PRICES & DEPARTURE TIMES
- Prices:
Adults from 15 years: 28€
> Discount calculated from 15 adults
Children 6-14 years: 15€
Toddler 0-5 years – max. 3 / full payer: 0€
- Departure times:
February – December:
All departures can be found in the booking calendar.
Already bookable for 2026!
- Departure & Arrival:
– Friedrichstraße
– Nikolai Quarter / Museum Island / Berlin Cathedral
– Main Station - Duration / Route:
60 minutes – Route –> click here - Languages:
Loudspeaker:
Audio Guide (free):
Redeem tickets:Show tickets on smartphone / tablet, or printed
Seat guarantee with online booking:We secure the number of booked seats on board for you after booking
Free cancellation:Cancel with 100% refund up to 48 hours before booked departure
Free rebooking:Free rebooking up to 48 hours before booked departure
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Further information about the meeting point will be provided on the ticket after booking
FAQ - 1H SPREE RIVER CRUISE BERLIN
Here you will find the most important questions & answers about your River Cruise:
Your 1-hour Spree cruise Berlin starts and ends at Friedrichstraße, the Nikolai Quarter / Museum Island, or at Berlin Main Station. Further information about the meeting point, as well as all necessary and important information, you will receive after reservation & booking of your online tickets.
Departure times: You will find all departures in the booking calendar after selecting a date.
Departure locations: You will find all departures in the booking calendar after selecting a date.
Cancellation: You can cancel your trip free of charge up to 48 hours before the booked departure (individuals or entire booking). After that, cancellations are excluded.
Rescheduling: You can reschedule your trip free of charge up to 48 hours before the booked departure. After that, rescheduling is excluded.
In both cases please contact us.
We can only offer our tickets online. This means that a booking in advance is mandatory. This has the following reason:
- the ships have limited capacity, so we register you directly after booking to secure your seats.
- without a booking we unfortunately don’t know that you want to participate in the trip.
- without a paid and completed order we cannot generate tickets and reserve seats.
Please note: An online order cannot be paid in cash on site.
You can reschedule your Spree cruise Berlin up to 48 hours before the booked departure. Please write us an email and we’ll make it possible 🙂
Definitely! Should it rain or be cold, every guest will also find a seat below deck, so you can continue to enjoy the trip to the fullest.
Each ship has a bar and catering service. Common drinks and small snacks (fries, currywurst, cake etc.) can be purchased on site. Pre-booking of drinks / food is unfortunately not possible. Payment for food / drinks must be made on site.
There is a catering offer on board the ships. Consuming your own food / drinks is unfortunately not permitted.
You can best reach Friedrichstraße by S-Bahn and U-Bahn.
S-Bahn:S1 / S2 / S25 / S26 / S3 / S5 / S7 / S9
U-Bahn:U6
Regional trains:RE1 / RE2 / RE7 / RB14 / RB21 / RB22
You can best reach the Nikolai Quarter by S-Bahn and U-Bahn.
S-Bahn: S9
U-Bahn: U2 / U5 / U8
Please try to always be on site about 20-30 minutes before the booked departure to ensure smooth boarding.
Unfortunately, the ships for the 1-hour Spree cruise Berlin cannot wait if you are late. You can then hope for goodwill on site and see if there are still places on the following ships where you can find a seat.
Dogs up to 5KG can be taken without problems. Guide dogs as companion dogs are permitted at all times. For larger dogs, it is at the discretion of the colleagues on site. A child ticket must then be purchased spontaneously on site for the dog. A muzzle should be carried.
Strollers are allowed. Ideally, you can fold them. Bicycles are unfortunately not permitted.
You can recognize the boats for the 1-hour Spree cruise by their blue and white colors.
To get an audio guide, let the colleagues know directly on site at the ship. You will then receive free access to the audio guide.
Each ship has a toilet on board.
No, unfortunately the pier & ship are not barrier-free accessible.
Of course, with pleasure! We book you – as soon as you have made and paid for a booking – directly onto the ship and secure your seats.
Basically, of course: The earlier, the better! Your seats will be reserved after booking. The ships have limited capacity. The earlier you book, the higher the chance that you will get your desired departure time.
Definitely! This is usually possible without any problems. Your booked contingents will be reserved for you on the booked ship. You choose the exact seats yourself when boarding the ship. Please try to be on site about 20-30 minutes before departure so that relaxed boarding can take place and you can choose your seats.
Yes – there are vouchers for all our Spree cruises. Check out our vouchers: CLICK HERE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mobile or printed ticket accepted
Ship & pier not barrier-free
For questions / comments / requests:
A list of FAQ / questions can be found directly above this section. For other questions, please use the contact form in the menu under “Contact”.
Your local contracting partner:
Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH Berlin
Free payment methods:
CANCEL & RESCHEDULE
Cancel 1H Spree River Cruise Berlin:
You can cancel the 1H Spree River Cruise Berlin free of charge up to 48 hours before the booked departure (individuals or entire booking). After that, cancellation is excluded
Reschedule 1H Spree River Cruise Berlin:
You can reschedule the 1H Spree River Cruise Berlin up to 48 hours before the booked departure. After that, rescheduling is excluded. Please write an email.
1H SPREE RIVER CRUISE BERLIN
– The 1-hour Spree River Cruise Berlin for a compact overview in the city center
– Start from the Main Station, Friedrichstraße, or the Nikolai Quarter
– Discover Berlin from completely new angles and take completely new impressions with you
– Marvel at the capital’s most important sights in an exciting hour
– Cruise relaxed along the Spree and enjoy this little break
– Use up to 15+ departures daily at 3 locations in Berlin
THE PERFECT 1-HOUR SPREE RIVER CRUISE BERLIN – DISCOVER THE CAPITAL FROM THE WATER
A 1-hour Spree cruise Berlin offers you the ideal opportunity to experience the German capital from a completely new perspective. While you sit comfortably on the sun deck or in the air-conditioned interior of the excursion ship, you glide past the most important sights of the metropolis. The compact duration of 60 minutes makes this boat tour the perfect activity for visitors who want to get a first overview of Berlin or have limited time available. From the water, the city presents itself in a particularly attractive light – the historic buildings are reflected in the Spree, while modern architecture creates an exciting contrast. The 1-hour Spree cruise Berlin takes you through the historic center, where politics, culture and history combine in a unique way. On board you will receive interesting background information about the passing buildings and their history through informative audio guides or live commentary. This entertaining trip is ideal as a program item for families, couples or groups who want to explore Berlin in a relaxed way.
HIGHLIGHTS AND SIGHTS DURING YOUR 1-HOUR SPREE RIVER CRUISE BERLIN
During your 1-hour Spree River cruise Berlin you will pass numerous world-famous sights that shape the face of the capital. The route takes you, for example, past the imposing Berlin Cathedral, whose magnificent dome rises majestically into the sky. Museum Island, which belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, presents itself from the water in all its architectural splendor. Continue past the modern government district with the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery, where you can admire the glass architecture that symbolizes transparency and openness. The 1-hour Spree River cruise Berlin also offers you unique photo opportunities from the Main Station, which with its impressive glass construction is one of the most modern train stations in Europe. Depending on the route chosen, you can also view the Nikolai Quarter, Berlin’s oldest district, from the water or catch a glimpse of the East Side Gallery. The trip gives you a vivid impression of how historic building fabric and contemporary architecture complement each other harmoniously in Berlin. Particularly impressive is the view of the various bridges that span the Spree and each tell their own story.
WHY A 1-HOUR RIVER CRUISE BERLIN IS REALLY WORTHWHILE
A 1-hour River cruise Berlin undoubtedly belongs to the highlights of every visit to the capital. The perfect mix of relaxation and sightseeing makes this boat tour an unforgettable experience for young and old. It offers you the unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive impression of Berlin’s architectural diversity and historical significance in a very short time. The trip on the Spree is not only informative, but also immensely relaxing – while you sit back and enjoy the passing cityscape, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the big city for an hour. The 1-hour River cruise Berlin is ideal as an introduction to your Berlin exploration or as a relaxing conclusion to an eventful day. Particularly impressive is the fact that in just 60 minutes you get to see more sights than on a multi-hour walk. The professional explanations on board provide you with valuable knowledge about the city that will enrich your further sightseeing. This boat trip is definitely an investment in unforgettable vacation memories.