Top Germany Day Cruises

A Hanseatic city, Hamburg comes defined by its access to water. The city has grown around the Port of Hamburg—the second-largest port in all of Europe. On this cruise, you'll get two hours to take it all in, from UNESCO-protected Speicherstadt to the fishing villages of Elbe to the Hamburger Fischmarkt and more. Your guide narrates the way across the water, providing at-a-glance knowledge of this vibrant, historic city.

Admire beautiful Cologne from the water on a sightseeing cruise along the Rhine River. Choose from a range of departure times and watch top Cologne attractions including twin-spired Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town and the Hohenzollern Bridge unfold as you cruise along the world-famous river. Buy drinks such as the much-loved local Koelsch beer from the bar, and hear about Cologne’s long and illustrious history while you sail. If you wish, choose to enjoy a longer, 2-hour evening cruise to see Cologne’s sights sparkling with lights along the riversides.

Make the trip to the famous Bavarian landmark an unforgettable experience! Take a relaxing boat trip from Regensburg to Walhalla. You will experience great views of the river landscape and the sights along the route. The boats themselves are also an experience: you will travel with the Regensburg Crystal Fleet - exclusively made with Swarovski Elements. Around a million Swarovski crystals are built into the board, for example in the stairs or the chandelier.

Take in the top waterfront sights in Berlin's historic and new areas without getting footsore on this 1-hour river cruise along the Spree River. Set off on open-top, glass-sided boats that offer unobstructed views and admire landmarks like the Berlin Cathedral and the Reichstag while learning about the city's history and cityscape from on-board guides. Take advantage of the bar (extra charge) to sip a beer or coffee while cruising and enjoy the unique perspective from the water.

The floating city tour through the "Bavarian Venice": You can enjoy unforgettable views of Passau from the comfort of the ship: the Italian flair of its colorful facades, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Three Rivers Estuary, the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers with their different colors, the Oberhaus and Niederhaus and the "Maria Hilf" monastery. You will receive exciting information about the city and its history via on-board loudspeakers, while you can enjoy coffee and cake, cold drinks or an iced coffee if you wish. Our tip: in the high season, the electrically powered convertible ship MS SUNliner runs tours every half hour!

How much Hamburg can you pack into one hour? A lot. On this guided harbor cruise, you'll get an on-the-water look at the UNESCO-designated Speicherstadt, see the new HafenCity, float past the Elbphilharmonie, Hamburger Fischmarkt, Elbe Beach, and much more (stops dependent on the size of your barge). For those with jam-packed schedules, this tour gets you quickly acquainted with the city's best sights—so you can see it all.

Sightseeing on board the historic MS Bruckmadl A breath of history blows around your nose with the wind! On board the MS Bruckmadl, passengers on the "Historic Strudel Tour" not only learn a lot about Regensburg's rich history. This boat trip is also a journey into the past of the Wurm & Noé shipping company, because the Bruckmadl has been there since the beginning under the name MS Agnes Bernauer. Today it shines in a modern, casual maritime style, but has lost none of its historical charm. The main focus of the tour itself is on the history of Regensburg, with interesting facts and sights explained via on-board loudspeakers during the 45-minute trip under the Stone Bridge. A must for tourists and locals alike!

Renowned for its Christmas market and festive atmosphere, the holiday season is the ideal time to visit Cologne. See the best of the German city on a 2-hour Rhine River cruise, an experience guaranteed to capture the festive spirit. On board a spacious saloon vessel, you’ll enjoy live music and see highlights such as Kolner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) and Cologne Old Town (Altstadt). Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.

Experience Hamburg's port attractions from a unique perspective: Cruise past impressive container ships and discover the historic Speicherstadt on a 1.5-hour harbor tour with live commentary from a German-speaking guide and an exclusive stop at the Elbphilharmonie. Start your adventure at the Überseebrücke and board a traditional Hamburg barge. The captain adapts the route depending on the weather, tides or special events in the harbor. Glide through the narrow waterways of the Speicherstadt and admire the impressive brick architecture. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the HafenCity while relaxing on deck. Passing huge container ships, the guide will tell you interesting details about the harbor's landmarks. At the end, you can disembark at the Elbphilharmonie or return to the starting point.

Visit the Rhine River Valley from Frankfurt, without the hassle of planning your own trip there, with this group tour. After boarding a comfortable vehicle, relax knowing the logistics, activities, and a meal are all sorted. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes the UNESCO-listed Valley, a small wine tasting, a river cruise on a steamer boat (visit a castle or historic building during low season or unfavorable water levels), and plenty of photo opportunities of the medieval castles and small villages.

Discover the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a hassle-free, full-day trip from Munich. Let someone else take on the driving while you relax and admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery on route to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. At Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home, join an optional interior tour and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Then, continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture-book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s "Sleeping Beauty" castle.

Take a break from Christmas sightseeing or shopping and celebrate the season with this 2-hour cruise along the Rhine River from Düsseldorf. Take in the scenic, wintry panorama of Düsseldorf's Old Town and the shores of the Rhine while listening to live Christmas music on board the MS Warsteiner boat. It’s a delightful way to spend part of any afternoon.

Experience a unique perspective of Heidelberg from the water, without the crowds of public sightseeing cruises or having to rent and drive your own boat, with this private cruise that comes with a captain. Cruise along the Neckar River, and take in views of the Old Bridge, Heidelberg Castle, and more, with just you and your group of up to 12 total passengers.

The private boats can accommodate up to 10 guests and are steered by an experienced captain. Whether excursion, corporate event or private party, you are looking for something that is modern elegantly stylish and relaxed, then you are exactly right on one of the boats. In the middle of the city and yet very private. Discover Heidelberg from its most beautiful side, directly from the water. With the private boat trips you will experience Heidelberg from a completely new perspective. The boats are equipped with everything you need for a perfect day. Cosy lounge seats, bow deck, bathing platform, stylish wine glasses, cooler, mobile phone charging options, modular roof and therefore just as much shade and sun as you want, wind and rain-protected, and much more. Welcome aboard.

See Berlin from a different perspective as you cruise along its waterways past historic landmarks and modern architecture. This relaxed experience offers a clear overview of the city's evolution without the need for extensive walking. It's an easy and enjoyable way to understand Berlin's layout while taking in its most important sights from cool vantage point of water.

Combine different forms of sightseeing in Frankfurt with this private walking tour plus river cruise. Meet your private guide for a half-day tour that includes the city’s historical and modern highlights. Discover Old Town landmarks including the Frankfurt Cathedral, the Opera House, and the Goethe House. Complete the experience with a relaxing cruise on the Main River.

Give your legs a rest and discover Berlin from the water with this scenic sightseeing cruise through the eastern side of the city. The trip is a great way to check off views of lots of major landmarks—including the East Side Gallery, Berlin Cathedral, the Reichstag Building, and the Humboldt Forum. Also, to ensure you don’t miss any key sights, commentary is provided on board.

Instead of spending hours on a packed coach, make the most of your time in Bonn with a relaxing Rhine River sightseeing cruise to Linz. Sit back on deck or unwind in the covered seating area as you glide along the river, passing iconic sights that would be difficult to fit into a single day—including Bad Honnef, Bad Godesberg, and the Peace Museum bridge.

Berlins most scenic spots in 1h! After work, enjoy a cool drink and fresh Berlin air on a 140 year old historic steamship “Kaiser Friedrich”, now equipped with an environmentally friendly electric drive, while the capital presents itself from its most beautiful side. During the one-hour cruise, we will take you through the historic center of Old Berlin. Starting opposite from the Berlin Dom, we pass the City Palace, Nikolai Quarter, Museum Island, Friedrichstrasse and Friedrichstadtpalast, the government district, the main railway station, Tiergarten and the House of World Cultures, known throughout Berlin as the “pregnant oyster”. On a whisper-quiet electric boat, the stress of everyday life melts away, the Spree laps gently against the bow and the evening sun glistens on the water. And from the water, you may have already spotted a cozy place to start your evening in Berlin's city center. Welcome aboard!

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing city walking tour. Led by a guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement.

See Berlin from a new perspective on this relaxing boat tour along the Spree River. Drift past historic buildings, modern architecture, and leafy embankments as you learn all about the stories behind Germany’s capital. It’s a peaceful and informative way to understand Berlin’s layered history without the footwork in the heat.

See more of Berlin in less time—and enjoy a relaxed way to explore, which doesn’t involve battling through crowds—on this sightseeing cruise along the Spree River. Choose a departure time that works best for your schedule, board your vessel, and set off. Look out for highlights from the Berlin Cathedral to the Reichstag and more, benefiting from recorded audio commentary along the way.

Getting from Munich to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) by public transport makes for a long day trip. Avoid stressing about connections or the hassle of arranging a rental car, and take this relaxing tour instead. Explore the Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum and Eagle's Nest at your expense, and stop at the alpine town of Berchtesgaden. A special bus and lift then take you up to the Kehlsteinhaus at an altitude of 1,834m where you will be rewarded with spectacular views. Note: The tour operates in all weather. If snow, ice, or fog blocks bus access, guests spend more time at the documentation center and Berchtesgaden.