BERLIN BOAT TOURS
DAILY FROM REICHSTAG · 60 MINUTES
Every day tickets for our sightseeing tours from Reichstag
Berlin Boat Tours — Choose Your Experience
STANDARDHEMINGWAY Sightseeing
€25 / person
12:00 · 13:30 · 15:00 · 16:30
- ✓ Up to 70 guests
- ✓ Historic passenger vessel
- ✓ Audio guide (DE + EN)
- ✓ Daily departures 12:00 – 16:30
PREMIUM ELECTRICFITZGERALD Sightseeing
€35 / person
12:30 · 14:00 · 15:30 · 17:00
- ✓ Up to 35 guests — exclusive group
- ✓ Berlin's only electric yacht
- ✓ Silent & emission-free
- ✓ Incl. 75-min aperitif tour at 18:00
Both ships depart from the same pier at Paul-Löbe-Haus, right next to the Reichstag — the most central departure point in Berlin. HEMINGWAY at 12:00, FITZGERALD at 12:30. You're welcomed on board by our uniformed crew, with cold drinks and coffee specialities available throughout.
The tour follows a two-phase concept: a bilingual audio guide accompanies the outward journey through the government district, then lounge music takes over for the return — a moment of pure relaxation. No engine noise, no vibrations: both ships run 100% electric.
THE ROUTE — 11 STOPS
Both ships follow the same route. Outward with audio guide, return with lounge music.
- 1Paul-Löbe-Haus / Reichstag— Departure point — steps from the Bundestag
- 2Museum Island— UNESCO World Heritage, 5 world-famous museums
- 3Berlin Cathedral— Intermediate stop — disembark here if you wish
- 4Humboldt Forum / City Palace— Reconstructed Baroque landmark
- 5Nikolaiviertel— Berlin's oldest residential quarter
- 6Weidendammer Bridge— Historic Spree crossing
- 7Palace of Tears— Memorial site of German division
- 8Federal Chancellery— "Band des Bundes" — architecture of power
- 9House of World Cultures— Turnaround point of standard route
- 10Return journey with lounge music— Audio guide gives way to music
- 11Return to Paul-Löbe-Haus— End of tour
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best boat tour in Berlin?+
FLAGSHIP.BERLIN is consistently rated Berlin's best boat tour on GetYourGuide, Viator and Google — over 150 reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5 stars. The only provider in Berlin operating a fully electric fleet — no engine noise, no emissions, departing directly at the Reichstag.
How much does a boat tour in Berlin cost?+
Sightseeing tours start from €25 per person (HEMINGWAY, 60 minutes). The luxurious FITZGERALD tour costs €35 per person. Evening tours (Sundowner, Crémant Aperitif) are €39–€45. Children up to 14 receive reduced fares; children under 2 travel free.
What is the difference between HEMINGWAY and FITZGERALD?+
The HEMINGWAY is a historic passenger vessel (up to 70 guests, from €25) — spacious, with sun deck and bar. The FITZGERALD is Berlin's only private electric salon yacht (max. 35 guests, from €35) — more luxurious, quieter, with an open panorama terrace. Both run fully electric from the same pier at the Reichstag.
How long is a boat tour in Berlin?+
Regular sightseeing tours last 60 minutes, running from the Reichstag through the Government Quarter, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island and back. Evening tours (Sundowner, Crémant Aperitif) last 75–90 minutes.
What do you see on a boat tour in Berlin?+
The route passes the Reichstag and Federal Chancellery, through the Government Quarter, Tränenpalast, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island to the Weidendammer Bridge — 11 landmarks in 60 minutes. A bilingual audio guide (German and English) narrates the history of each site on the outbound journey.
Should you book boat tour tickets in advance?+
We recommend booking ahead, especially on weekends and during peak season (May–September). Tickets can be booked online directly on this page.
158 reviews on Google Maps
„"Quiet, clean, and stunning — this is what sightseeing in Berlin should be. The crew was fantastic.""
„"Zero fumes, zero engine noise — you actually hear the water. Absolutely worth it.""
GetYourGuide
„"Best boat tour in Berlin by a wide margin. Electric fleet, bilingual guide, beautiful vessels.""
Tripadvisor
„Many thanks to the entire crew for the wonderful trip — without doubt one of the highlights of our Berlin visit!"
„A beautiful and elegant boat, a great crew with excellent service. This is how sightseeing should be done."
GetYourGuide
„Gliding along electrically, incredibly smooth. Drinks, catering, service — simply perfect in every way."
Coca-Cola
„What a boat! Stylish atmosphere, highly professional yet warm and personal service."
LeBron James Team
„Beautiful boat, great crew, very relaxed atmosphere. Great value for money. Would book again anytime."
TripAdvisor
„We all loved it and are still talking about it with enthusiasm. Absolutely recommended!"
Viator