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Highlights
- Set sail on a 1-hour cruise aboard the historic 1908 steamship HEMINGWAY or the electric yacht FITZGERALD, complete with commentary in English or German.
- Experience a true boutique river cruise on the HEMINGWAY, featuring white tablecloths, fresh flowers, rich mahogany decor, and gentle background music.
- Relax without engine noise on the eco-friendly electric motor yacht FITZGERALD, with comfortable seating on the sundeck, shaded aft deck, or foredeck.
- Take in Berlin landmarks like the Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, and Nikolaiviertel, brought to life with onboard commentary in English or German.
- For a more indulgent experience, upgrade to an evening yacht cruise with music, an aperitif, and attentive host service.
Your Experience
One hour on a 1908 steamship or a fully electric classic yacht: the same city-centre route as the salon boats, with a fraction of the passengers and a mahogany interior.
Getting started
The MS Hemingway departs from Anlegestelle Paul-Löbe-Haus, directly between the Reichstag and the river — a pier most Berlin visitors walk past without knowing it exists. The Fitzgerald departs from the FLAGSHIP.BERLIN pier at the Berlin Cathedral. Both are easy to find: the Hemingway pier sits between Marschallbrücke and Kronprinzenbrücke; the Fitzgerald pier is at Am Lustgarten / Friedrichsbrücke. No crowds, no queue.
What to expect
The route covers City Palace, Nikolaiviertel, the Palace of Tears, the Reichstag waterfront, the Federal Chancellery, and the House of World Cultures. Identical sightseeing to the standard 1-hour city cruise, on a boat that holds 35 to 75 people instead of 160, with individual tables and waiter-served drinks rather than bench seating and a bar queue. The Hemingway's original 1908 mahogany-and-brass salon is intact; the Fitzgerald runs fully electric since 2024 with a covered, heated quarterdeck and a large teak sun deck. The 75-minute evening variant (Fitzgerald only, max 30 guests, departs 6pm) replaces the audio commentary with lounge music, a different atmosphere rather than a different route.
Features
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MS Hemingway: a 1908 steamship with original mahogany-and-brass interior, now running on a silent electric engine
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Motor Yacht Fitzgerald: fully electric since 2024, covered heated quarterdeck, teak sun deck, capacity up to 35 guests
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Individual table seating with waiter-served bar on both vessels — no benches, no bar queue
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Hemingway pier sits directly below the Reichstag; Fitzgerald pier at the Berlin Cathedral
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75-minute evening music tour (Fitzgerald, max 30 guests): lounge music replaces commentary for a sunset-into-evening atmosphere
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 1-hour or 75-minute boutique cruise on a historic or electric luxury yacht (Hemingway or Fitzgerald) along the central Spree
- Views of the Reichstag, Government District, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and the historic city centre
- Indoor lounge seating with individual tables
- Access to outdoor deck
- Bar service: chilled drinks, coffee specialties, and small snacks on board (based on option selected)
- Audio guide in German and English (based on option selected)
- One glass of Crémant or non-alcoholic sparkling wine (based on option selected)
- Extra drinks and snacks (available to purchase on board)
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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