1,5 hours Sightseeing Boat Tour + Lounge Atmosphere

Discover Berlin from a different perspective on a scenic river cruise through the city center. Pass iconic landmarks like the Bundestag, TV Tower, and Museum Island while relaxing onboard with music, drinks, and panoramic views.

Details

Whether you are a local or visiting for the first time, Berlin reveals a new side when seen from the water. Even well-known landmarks take on a different character, offering a fresh perspective on the city.

Join a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise aboard the passenger ship “John Franklin”. The route leads through the heart of Berlin, passing the government district, the Bundestag, the TV Tower, the Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and other notable sights along the way.

On board, you can relax on the upper deck in comfortable lounge seating while enjoying music and views of the city. Drinks and snacks are available from the onboard kitchen. In case of unfavorable weather, the heated indoor area with panoramic windows offers a pleasant alternative for sightseeing.

The cruise starts and ends at Alt-Moabit 91. Children up to 12 years can join free of charge, and pets are welcome on board at no additional cost.

Important Info

Not suitable for:
• People with mobility impairments
• Wheelchair users
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What is included in activity

Ticket for boat tour

What is not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Self-guided activity
Departure: Alt-Moabit 91, 10559 Berlin, Germany
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Group size up to 29 persons
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Open deck
Not guided
Enclosed deck

Itinerary

Starting location: Seminarschiff
Tiergartenviertel
Government District
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Futurium
Arrive back at: Seminarschiff

Meeting point

You will find the boat "John Franklin" between Moabiter Bridge and Lessing Bridge

Places you will see

• Government District
• Bundestag
• TV Tower
• Berlin Cathedral
• Museum Island

Reviews by travellers

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Stacy C.
The seats were very comfy. The boat was cosy not overloaded. The crew was very nice and helpful. We just all loved it.
about 22 hours ago
Mary Y.
Seeing Berlin from the water was interesting. Unfortunately, no explanation, no guide, just a boat trip.
1 day ago
Antonio C.
It was fun because it was very relaxed and you weren't as crowded as on other excursion steamers.
2 days ago
Charles L.
Super great staff and a nice atmosphere! :) It was just a pity that we didn't have backrests and sitting was a bit uncomfortable :(
3 days ago
Justin R.
Nice relaxing cruise on the Spree. Good for anyone looking to see Berlin from a different view.
7 days ago
Pamela S.
Beautiful boat tour on a smaller ship with excellent and very attentive and friendly staff. Great cheese platter with wine that I had booked online in advance. Beautiful tour into the sunset
9 days ago
Karen W.
Very nice, relaxed trip, courteous staff and you discovered parts of Berlin that you wouldn't have seen otherwise. Not the typical tourist tour. The great service is worth mentioning, the cheese platter and the wine were excellent. I highly recommend this boat trip.
12 days ago
Anne S.
The trip itself was very nice, but it would have been nice to have received some information about the route, Berlin, etc. during the trip. We had booked a cheese platter in advance for the trip, which was incredibly delicious and is highly recommended.
12 days ago
Jeffrey S.
It was as expected. It was amazing to see Berlin from the outside in. There was cakes/biscuits, beverages and soups served too. The overall journey itself was pleasant. We didn't go the normal route as it was blocked off due to high tide. This trip was the last for the season, so I was so lucky to have been able to book it. The staff were lovely and attentive too.
13 days ago
Kyle T.
Great sightseeing river trip on the Spree, really highly recommended! It is more comfortable because there are fewer people than on the larger ships, the ship is very clean and well-kept, the staff is very friendly and you can see corners of Berlin where other providers do not go! Any time !! Oh and the VIP package is also worth it, there is 1 glass of wine per person for free and a very tasty, large cheese plate!
22 days ago
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Starting point of the tour
You will find the boat "John Franklin" between Moabiter Bridge and Lessing Bridge