13 Sailing Trips in Germany to Plan a Day Around

1.Exclusive Boat Tour on a Solar-Powered Catamaran

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

Silent solar-powered catamaran cruise on the Spree with small-group views, audio guides, and easy access, passing major Berlin landmarks in 150 minutes.

“Loved the silent solar motor and the boat was super stable, our crew were polite and helpful and largely left us to enjoy the cruise which took us past many impressive historic buildings and interesting sights. The audio guide was informative without being overbearing.”

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2.East Side Gallery Spree Cruise in a Solar Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,086 reviews · 2 hours · from $28Best value

Glide on a solar catamaran along the Spree, see the East Side Gallery from the water, then cruise to Treptow Park for green river views.

“Brilliant tour, well worth the money and more. Great service and reasonable priced drinks served to you from the bar! Highly recommend for a summer trip!”

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3.Solar Powered Sunset Catamaran Cruise & Audio Guide

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

A small-group solar catamaran sunset cruise on the Spree, with handheld audio in many languages, snacks and drinks onboard.

“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.”

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4.Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 358 reviews · from $46

Evening Spree yacht cruise in Berlin with a sparkling drink, mellow music, and city lights. 75 minutes, plus optional 4-course dinner.

“Staff were very attentive and friendly. The boat was very clean and posh. Overall had a great time and would definitely recommend.”

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

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

Rostock Baltic Sea yacht sailing with a certified skipper and sailing coach. Small group, hands-on steering, views near Warnemünde.

“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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6.Berlin Boot Sightseeing Tour on Electric Private Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · from $46

Glide on Berlin’s first fully electric yacht past Berliner Dom, Humboldt Forum, Reichstag, Chancellery and Siegessäule with a small-group ride.

“The commentary was quiet and could hardly hear it. The staff didn’t interact at all. Boat was nice but overall a bit boring”

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7.Half-Day, Full-Day or Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $97

Sail the Baltic from Rostock on a small catamaran with an experienced skipper, coastal views, and 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 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆”

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8.1.5-Hour Sailing Sightseeing Tour on Aussenalster

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $221

Private 90-minute sailing on Hamburg’s Alster, with a skipper who shares Hanseatic sights, architecture, and on-board hands-on fun for small groups.

“Wonderful guide. Harold is a awesome sailor. So fun to be on the water!”

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9.Alster River Sailboat Tour with Sundowner

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

Hamburg Alster sundowner sail on a wooden cutter for 1 hour, with skyline views and a complimentary drink for small groups.

“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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10.Alster River Sailing Tour on a 2-Masted Sailboat

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

Sail Hamburg’s Alster on a classic wooden cutter, help trim the sails, and enjoy close-up views of Elbphilharmonie and more for 90 minutes.

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

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11.Hamburg Small-Group Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Alster

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46Top rated

Small-group sunset sailing on Hamburgs Alster, with a beer or soft drink included. English, life vest, max 11 people.

“Es war fantastisch. Tolle Stimmung, tolles Wetter, tolles Boot, super freundlicher toller Skipper - unglaublich”

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12.2h Sailing Trip on a Historic Tall Ship from the Pier

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews

Sail on a historic tall ship in the Lübeck Bay from Scharbeutz or Grömitz. Help set sails, take the helm, and enjoy sunset vibes.

“I had hoped to learn something about the ship and life on board in the past, because it's historical. However, the crew is very friendly and helpful.”

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

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

After Work sail on a 42-foot yacht through Hamburg harbor, past Elbphilharmonie, container ships, and shipyards. Small group, 2 hours.

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