Sailing Trips in Germany: 11 Days Worth the Slot

1.Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

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

Join Solarwaterworld AG at the harbour behind the nhow Hotel for a 150-minute cruise on a solar-electric catamaran. With space for no more than 36 passengers, you pass Oberbaum Bridge, East Side Gallery, Museum Island, the Reichstag, and Berlin Central Station. A welcome drink, bar, multilingual audio guide, blankets, and wheelchair access make this a calm, low-noise way to see Berlin.

“I can highly recommend this comfortable boat trip to everyone”

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2.Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

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

Board a small solar-electric catamaran at Oberbaumbrücke for a 150-minute evening cruise through Berlin. You’ll pass the East Side Gallery, Mühlendamm lock, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Federal Chancellery, Hauptbahnhof, and House of World Cultures. Audio guides work in seven languages, and drinks, snacks, blankets, and a wheelchair-accessible setup add comfort.

“Brilliant trip along the Spree with a great balance of commentary and time to just enjoy the view. We loved the fact the catamaran was solar powered - an added bonus! The crew were great and couldn’t have been more accommodating. We would highly recommend this 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 quiet hours on a solar-powered catamaran cruising east from Jannowitzbrücke. You’ll see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaum Bridge, spot Kater Blau, and enjoy Treptower Park and Insel der Jugend. German-speaking staff and an English audio guide accompany the ride. Drinks are available on board.

“We love this tour, doing second time, and still enjoying 😊”

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4.Boat Sightseeing Tour on Electric Motor Yacht

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

Cruise Berlin’s Spree River aboard Fitzgerald, a 1920s-style electric motor yacht with lounge seating, a shaded aft deck, sundeck, and indoor salon. An English and German commentary covers the Reichstag, Chancellery, Berlin Palace, Museum Island, and Bellevue Palace. Drinks, coffee, and snacks are available for purchase.

“Great time on the tour! It was a beautiful day on the Spree and we left from the dock right on time near the Reichstag. There is comfortable seating all around the boat and drinks available for purchase (wine, beer, some cocktails). Overall such a great experience and would highly recommend for those that want something more intimate.”

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5.Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Dinner Upgrade

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

Set off from the yellow FLAGSHIP.BERLIN jetty beside Berlin Cathedral for a peaceful 1.5-hour evening cruise on the Spree. Choose a sparkling wine, long drink, or non-alcoholic drink, then watch Berlin’s lights appear. On selected dates, add a one-way cruise aboard the FITZGERALD followed by dinner at the Patio Restaurant Ship.

“Beyond expectations! The yacht is beautiful, comfortable, smooth sailing. The choice of beverages also varies so i can choose what i really like. It was magical to have the sunset in spree river. VERY VERY RECOMMENDED!”

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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 Dune for a 30-minute to 7-hour Baltic sailing trip. You can help raise the sails and steer, or simply relax while the yacht heads toward Kühlungsborn, Darß, Warnemünde, or central Rostock. Skipper Kai is especially good at explaining sailing to beginners.

“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

Board the wooden cutter Große Freiheit or Hans Albers for a one-hour sail on Hamburg’s Outer Alster. Captain Henning may guide your trip, explain sailing basics, and serve a beer, prosecco, or soft drink as you pass views of the Alster Fountain and Elbphilharmonie. No sailing skill is needed, but sunset is never guaranteed.

“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 in a two-masted mahogany cutter. You can handle sheets, sails, and possibly the tiller under supervision, or simply enjoy the views. The group is limited to 10, with warm sailing clothing and life jackets provided.

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

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9.Usedom: Sailing tour on exclusive tall ship Thursday

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $74

Join skippers Detlef and Jane Bothe aboard the 45-meter Weisse Düne, a former Dutch freight sailer, for a 2.5-hour cruise from Neppermin. You need no sailing experience. A welcome drink is included, while the onboard kitchen and bar offer food and drinks for purchase during the calm Achterwasser crossing.

“Ein tolles Erlebnis ,eine super Kapitänin und Crew.”

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10.Usedom: Sailing tour on an exclusive tall ship Wednesday

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · from $96

Join skippers Detlef and Jane Bothe for a 3.5-hour sail from Neppermin aboard the 45-meter Weisse Düne, a former Dutch freight ship carrying up to 53 people. Expect calm Achterwasser views, a welcome drink, onboard food and drinks for purchase, and maritime stories in German.

“Es war ein tolles Segel-Event. Die Segeltour wurde zu einem entschleunigenden Ereignis. Auf dem Deck gab bequeme Sitzgelegenheiten. Die Kapitänin versorgte interessierte mit Infos zum Segelrevier. Während der Fahrt konnte man Getränke und Essen bestellen. Tipp: Auch bei guten Wetter sollte man wärmende Bekleidung dabei haben. Auf dem Wasser wird es mit unter Frisch durch den Wind.”

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

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

Join a German-speaking skipper on a modern 42-foot yacht for a two-hour Hamburg harbor sail. You’ll pass the Elbphilharmonie, dry docks, container ships, Övelgönne, Teufelsbrück, and Airbus, with a chance to steer and one soft drink included.

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