GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 15 best sailing tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Solar-powered Berlin boat tour on the Spree: silent catamaran, audio guide, small group up to 36, drinks onboard, key sights.
“A peaceful and quiet scenic “float” down the river. A good way to see local Berliners enjoying the river.”
2-hour solar catamaran cruise along Berlin’s Spree: East Side Gallery, Oberbaumbrücke views, Treptow Park. Audio guide included.
“It was quite easy to order the tickets online for the 2 1/2 hour journey. The catamaran looked quite new, and was in excellent condition. The cafe and toilet were much appreciated. We sat on the right side, outside, which was quiet and comfortable. The narration was interesting, though a bit quick for me to…”
A 150-minute solar-powered sunset cruise on the Spree with audio guides, skyline views, snacks and drinks for purchase, and a small group.
“Great activity. Good idea that the information is passed by a little device. Very nice route and lots to see. Great way to see Berlin”
75-minute Berlin Spree sunset cruise with music and Crémant, calm electric ride, and an optional 4-course river dinner.
“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!”
Sail the Baltic Sea from Rostock on a small yacht with a certified skipper and coach, with half-day, full-day, or sunset options.
“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…”
Glide past Berlin’s top sights on a fully electric vintage-style yacht. Small-group, 1 hour, Berliner Dom to Reichstag views.
“I really enjoyed my tour! The boat is lovely, great infraestrusture and maintanence, and the vintage touch give the ride a cool and fancy vibe. It's really nice viewing the city from a different perspective. Also, the crew members were really polite and welcoming. I'd definetely recommend it.”
Cruise the Baltic Sea from Rostock’s Yachthafen Hohe Düne by catamaran, with a skipper, possible swimming, and sunset options.
“ALLES PERFEKT, megaschöne Tour & wunderbar unterhaltsamer Guide...dringend machen wir das beim nächsten Mal ganz genauso... einfach TRAUMHAFT & KURZWEILIG... Mindestens 10 von 5 Sternen ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆”
A private 90-minute Alster sailing tour in Hamburg. Customizable with a friendly skipper, Hanseatic views, and fun hands-on sailing.
“The activity was very good. Andreas was very polite and friendly. It was a great experience 😊”
A one-hour sundowner sail on Hamburg’s Alster in a solid wood cutter. Included drink, captain-led sailing, and skyline views.
“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.”
Enjoy a hands-on 90-minute Alster River sail in Hamburg on a classic mahogany boat, passing the Elbphilharmonie and more.
“Toller Skipper, tolle Tour!”
A small-group **sunset sailing cruise on Hamburg’s Lake Alster** with city skyline views and one included drink. 1 hour, easygoing pace.
“A perfect trip on a lovely boat! Perfect view! Catched great memories! Looking forward to the next boat ride 😍”
Classic sailboat cruise on Hamburg’s Außenalster. Small group, life jacket optional, real city views from the water. Around 1.5 hours.
“Amazing experience! Learned about the life in Hamburg, saw amazing views, and enjoyed a relaxing time on the water. The sailor was informative, kind and let us decide what we wanted our experience to look like.”
Glide past Berlin’s big landmarks on the Fitzgerald with an included wine, lounge music, and a calm evening aperitif cruise.
“We sat at the front of the boat and it was very relaxing. The boat is beautiful and crew took care of us. A great way to end our last night in Berlin.”
Sail the 45m Weisse Düne on Usedom’s Achterwasser, guided in German. Classic ship, welcome drink, and 2.5 hours of calm.
“Ein tolles Erlebnis ,eine super Kapitänin und Crew.”
Sail the Achterwasser from Neppermin on a 100+ year tall ship, with a welcome drink, German stories, and 3.5 hours of calm.
“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…”
