Sightseeing Cruises

Berlin Evening Lights & Sunset Cruise

Berlin Cathedral and River Spree during evening sightseeing cruise.

Berlin evening cruise boat on river at sunset.

Oberbaum Bridge illuminated at dusk during Berlin evening sightseeing cruise.

Bode Museum on Museum Island, Berlin, with TV Tower in the background at dusk.

Duration

2 hr - 3 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Operator: Solarwaterworld

3.9/5

(59)

Adrian

Oct 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The cruise is quite extensive and the landscapes in which it passes are very nice and the beer they serve is quite good if you get to the end of the river and then return to another of the channels with which the experience is satisfactory.

Fabian

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Experiencing Berlin and the Spree at sunset should be recommended to everyone, whether tourist or city dweller. If you then do this with a solar boat, the whole thing has its absolute charm. It was wonderful and we will be back.

Relax on a sunset cruise along the Spree River on an eco-friendly boat, and enjoy 360° views of Berlin’s modern and historic landmarks.

Admire Berlin’s skyline and iconic landmarks including the Reichstag, TV Tower, Museum Island and Berlin Cathedral as the city lights up for the evening.

Listen to fascinating stories about Berlin’s history and sights with a multilingual audio guide for a richer experience.

Choose from a 2-hour sunset cruise, a peaceful 2.5-hour eco-friendly catamaran ride, or a 3-hour night cruise with snacks and Kaiser beer from a local brewery.

Sunset boat cruise on the Spree

Audio guide in 7 languages (as per option selected)

German commentary via board system (as per option selected)

2.5-hour roundtrip boat cruise through Berlin's city centre (as per option selected)

Kaiser beer from a private Berlin brewery (as per option selected)

Umbrellas (in case of rain)

Food and drinks (available for purchase)

Transfers

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREHolzmarkt 25
LAST DEPARTUREHolzmarkt 25
1 Boarding point
Alte Börse
Get direction
Sights covered
Holzmarkt 25
Oberbaumbrücke
Badeschiff
Hoppetosse
Schiffbauerdamm
Government District
TOTAL DURATION2 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREMuseum Island
LAST DEPARTUREMuseum Island
1 Boarding point
Liegestelle Seminarschiff
Get direction
Sights covered
Museum Island
House of World Cultures
Charlottenburg Palace
Tiergarten
TOTAL DURATION2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
FIRST DEPARTUREMuseum Island
LAST DEPARTUREMuseum Island
1 Boarding point
Anleger Friedrichstraße/Reichstagufer
Get direction
Sights covered
Museum Island
Berlin Cathedral
Nikolai Quarter
Berlin Palace and the Humboldt Forum
Central Station
Charité
Westhafen
Charlottenburg Palace Park
Spreebogen
Government District

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

3.9
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What our guests say
Fabian
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Experiencing Berlin and the Spree at sunset should be recommended to everyone, whether tourist or city dweller. If you then do this with a solar boat, the whole thing has its absolute charm. It was wonderful and we will be back.
Adrian
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The cruise is quite extensive and the landscapes in which it passes are very nice and the beer they serve is quite good if you get to the end of the river and then return to another of the channels with which the experience is satisfactory.
Cristina
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The staff was very friendly, the tour with the audio guide was very educational and enjoyable.
Inna
Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Everything was great 👍 We are very satisfied, it was very interesting and we saw a lot of Berlin
Ineke
Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It is a wonderful boat-cruise !!

Experience Berlin’s cityscape on an eco-friendly sunset cruise with a lively, illuminated atmosphere.

Getting started

Arrive at the designated pier near the main entrance, where staff will greet you and validate your ticket. After that, you're ready to board the solar-powered catamaran.

What to expect

Spree River Evening Cruise

The Spree River is central to Berlin’s history and urban life, winding past iconic landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods. This cruise offers a unique perspective on the city as daylight fades and the skyline lights up.

Features

Eco-friendly solar-powered catamaran: Glide quietly along the Spree with zero emissions, enjoying a sustainable way to see Berlin’s sights.

Beergarden atmosphere onboard: Relax in a casual setting with drinks available for purchase, capturing the spirit of Berlin’s social culture.

Multilingual audio guide: Learn about the city’s history, architecture, and hidden stories with clear commentary throughout the cruise.

Sunset views of Berlin’s landmarks: Start from the historic Nikolaiviertel and glide past sites such as the Federal Chancellery, Berlin Central Station, Tiergarten Park, and the East Side Gallery.

Tasty food and local drinks: Indulge in delicious snacks and savour Kaiser beer from a local private brewery, available for purchase to enhance your cruising experience.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

Dress appropriately for the weather and consider bringing a light jacket for cooler evening temperatures.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board

Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

Alcohol, drugs, smoking, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on board.

Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not allowed without prior permission.

Accessibility

The cruise is wheelchair accessible

Additional information

All ships used for this experience are solar electric catamarans.

The operator reserves the right to deploy any of its vessels for this tour or to exchange vessels as needed.

Audio guides are available in multiple languages: English, German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Wheelchair users can book for the price of a senior citizen. An accompanying person, however, must purchase a normal ticket

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point. Students must show a valid ID.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding point

Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.