Top 10 Sailing Trips in Germany

1.Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Our pick

Board a small solar-electric catamaran behind the nhow Hotel near Oberbaumbrücke. Over 150 minutes, you pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, Reichstag, Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. A welcome drink and multilingual audio guide are included. The boat is wheelchair accessible, dog-friendly, and limited to 36 passengers.

“We went for a team event and had a great time. The boat was modern, clean, spacious and not overcrowded. The staff was friendly. We had much fun feeding the birds.”

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2.Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,043 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

Spend 150 minutes on a solar-electric catamaran from Oberbaum Bridge to the House of World Cultures and back. You will see the East Side Gallery, Museum Island, Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, and Berlin Central Station. A multilingual handheld audio guide adds context, while drinks, snacks, blankets, and barrier-free access make the ride easy and relaxed.

“Must do in Berlin. Seeing the city by boat is great. During sunset — even better. Did this tour with my 18/20 year old daughters and it was one of the highlights of our trip.”

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3.East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,039 reviews · from $27Best value

Spend two hours on a solar-powered catamaran cruising east from Jannowitzbrücke. You’ll see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaum Bridge, Kater Blau, Treptower Park, Treptow harbor, and Insel der Jugend. A German host is on board, with an English audio guide. Drinks are available to buy.

“The boat trip was very nice but it was said to me before that we will have also audio in different languages which was not the case. Also, the food is very simple in the bar - they should offer more and not just animal sausages in bread....”

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4.Boat Sightseeing Tour on Electric Motor Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 767 reviews · from $44

Board the 1920s-style Fitzgerald near Berlin Cathedral for a 60 to 75-minute electric yacht cruise. You’ll pass Museum Island, the Reichstag, Chancellery, Bellevue Palace, and more, with English and German commentary, lounge seating, blankets, and drinks available to buy. The small boat offers a calmer, more personal alternative to large sightseeing barges.

“This is an excellent way to get an enhanced perspective on Berlin, where many significant buildings come right to the edge of the River Spee. The boat is a work of art in itself, very comfortable and with very good visibility. Staff are attentive. Very difficult to suggest any improvements.”

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5.Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Dinner Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 178 reviews · from $56

Take a 1.5-hour evening yacht cruise from the Berlin Cathedral along the River Spree. Choose a sparkling wine, long drink, or soft drink, then settle on the sun deck, aft deck, foredeck, or indoor salon. This is a peaceful sightseeing ride with music, not a narrated tour. On selected dates, add a one-way cruise and four-course dinner at the Patio restaurant ship.

“Had an incredible time on our sunset cruise! The staff was very friendly and helpful, the views were beautiful, and the free drink was a great perk. 10/10 would recommend, definitely a highlight of our trip!”

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6.Full-Day, Half-Day, or Sunset Sailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 174 reviews · 30 minutes - 7 hours · from $86

Meet your skipper at Yachthafen Hohe Düne for a 30-minute to seven-hour yacht trip on the Baltic Sea. You can help set the sails and steer, or simply relax. Routes may head toward Kühlungsborn, Darß, Warnemünde, cruise liners, or central Rostock. English and German guidance is available for groups of up to 12.

“Skipper Kai ist toll! Als nicht erfahrene Seglerin konnte ich wunderbar von seinen Erläuterungen profitieren. Kai ist superentspannt und kann sehr gut erklären und nimmt sich auch viel Zeit für Nichtsegler. Man fühlt sich extrem sicher bei ihm und er weiß, was er tut. Ich mochte seine Art. Und natürlich, dass er uns immer wieder das Boot hat steuern lassen. Wir hatten einen Traumsegeltag auf einer großen Yacht. Wenn das Charterunternehmen jetzt noch Getränke oder zumindest Mineralwasser für seine Gäste bereit hielte, wäre das eine nette Servicegeste und dem Preis angemessen.”

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7.Alster River Sailboat Tour with Sundowner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Join a German-speaking captain such as Henning on the solid-wood cutters Große Freiheit or Hans Albers for one hour on Hamburg’s Outer Alster. No sailing skills are needed. You’ll follow simple instructions, sip beer, prosecco, or a soft drink, and see the city from a calm, refreshing angle.

“Henning hat uns über die Alster mit dem Segelboot Hans Albers gefahren und wir konnten ganz entspannt den kleinen Segeltörn mit Sonnenuntergang genießen. Hamburg mal anders sehen und entdecken. Sehr zu empfehlen.”

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8.Alster River Sailing Tour on a 2-Masted Sailboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

Join a captain and crew for a 90-minute sailing trip on Hamburg's Alster aboard a traditional two-masted mahogany cutter. You can help work the sheets, handle the sails, or steer under supervision. The group is limited to 10, German is the tour language, and sailing clothing is provided.

“We had a very nice time relaxing on the Alster.”

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9.Evening aperitif tour aboard the motor yacht Fitzgerald

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Spend about 75 minutes aboard the motor yacht Fitzgerald, cruising from Berlin Cathedral past the Humboldt Forum, old Berlin, the Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, and a monumental column. You get an included glass of wine, cocktails, lounge music, and city views rather than a traditional guided tour. The boat carries up to 30 people.

“What a lovely way to spend an evening in Berlin! The captain and entire staff were lovely. The cruise was just what we needed to relax and see the sights.”

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10.“After Work” – Sailing-Yacht Cruising Event, Hamburg/Elbe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Top rated

Join a German-speaking skipper aboard a modern 42-foot sailing yacht for a two-hour Hamburg harbor cruise. You’ll pass the Elbphilharmonie, dry docks, container ships, Övelgönne, Teufelsbrück, and the Airbus factory. Help steer, enjoy live commentary, and have one soft drink included.

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