Germany · SAILING
15 reviewed
Season matters here more than people expect, and the good sailing trips go early. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what separates one from the next.
A quiet, solar-powered catamaran cruise on the Spree with audio guides, a small group, and major Berlin sights in 2.5 hours.
“I can highly recommend this comfortable boat trip to everyone”
Solar-powered sunset catamaran on Berlin’s Spree. Small 36-passenger ride, audio guides in many languages, skyline views, calm and eco-minded.
“Beautiful sunset cruise. The meeting was a bit hard to find on foot. More detailed directions for walking from the s-bang would have helped.”
Solar catamaran cruise down the Spree to East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, and Treptower Park, with English audio.
“Amazing trip ! I found out so many nice places of Berlin!”
Glide the Spree on the Fitzgerald, a small eco-electric yacht with smart commentary, close government views, and comfy deck seating for about 75 minutes.
“A wonderful trip on the electric yacht. A great way to spend 75 mins and see the Berlin sights from the river. The yacht is very comfortable and all the staff were excellent. Definitely recommended.”
Watch Berlin light up on a Spree sunset yacht. Enjoy an included aperitif and music, with an optional 4-course dinner upgrade.
“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!”
Rostock Baltic Sea sailing with a certified skipper and coach. Half-day, full-day or sunset options, steer the yacht, relax.
“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.”
Cruise Berlin on a vintage-style electric yacht for about an hour, with friendly service, quiet city views, and a small-group feel.
“Excellent experience! Wonderful boat and extremely relaxing. The crew was very attentive and delightful.”
Sail a solid wooden cutter on the Alster at sundown, enjoy a included drink, and take in views of Hamburg landmarks like Elbphilharmonie.
“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.”
Sail the Alster River on a 2-masted wooden cutter, help trim sails, and spot Elbphilharmonie views in a 90-minute small-group cruise.
“We had a very nice time relaxing on the Alster.”
One-hour sunset sailing on Hamburg’s Lake Alster, small group up to 11, city skyline views, and one included drink. Mobile ticket, English offered.
“Einfach schön. Der Abendtörn bietet mal andere Sicht auf die Stadt. Das gehört für mich ab sofort zu den Empfehlungen für Hamburger*innen und Gäste”
Sail the Hamburg Außenalster on a classic wooden two-master, small-group style. Optional life jacket, hands-on sailing, and city views.
“Very nice and cheerful captain. The all mahogany twomasted boat was in perfect condition and with lots of space. We cruised between a large number of canoes, pedalboats, SUP:s, sailing boats of all shapes and sizes. A nice and cooling experience this summer day with 30 degrees and great wind .”
Evening aperitif yacht ride on Berlin’s Fitzgerald with wine included, plus calm views of the Reichstag and Humboldt Forum.
“My friend and I booked a 6:00 pm tour. We arrived exactly at 6:00, only to find that the boat had already left. At 6:03, I took a photo showing the boat already turned around in the canal. When we explained to the staff member that we had a 6:00 pm reservation and were on time, she simply said, “I’m sorry, the boat is already leaving and I can’t bring it back.” She acknowledged the mistake and offered us dinner instead, but when we asked for a refund, she refused—saying we should have arrived 20–30 minutes early. Nowhere in the booking details or agreement was this requirement mentioned. Despite pointing…”
Sail the Achterwasser on a 100-year-old Dutch tall ship from Neppermin. Relaxing 2.5 hours with a welcome drink and great views.
“Es war eine tolle Segeltour- die Crew war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Wir haben uns direkt willkommen und sicher auf hoher See gefühlt ;) Das regionale, hausgemachte Essen war sehr lecker und mit gutem Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Danke für die schöne Zeit an Bord!”
Sail the Achterwasser on the 45 m Weisse Düne tall ship from Neppermin, guided by Detlef and Jane Bothe for a calm 3.5-hour cruise.
“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.”
Hamburg Harbor after-work yacht sail on the Elbe for $84.08, small group (max 12), English tour, about 2 hours.
“Weather / boot / skipper / scenery were just exceptional on the Elbe today.”
