Berlin: Sunset Dinner Cruise Spree River & 3-Course Menu

Three Courses on the Water: Berlin's Dinner Cruise Past the Reichstag

You board with Prosecco, eat three courses of Berlin gastronomy while the Reichstag and TV Tower pass by your window table, and finish with a second drink as the light fades over the Spree. The boat holds only 12 tables, so the pacing is unhurried and the service stays attentive. The whole thing takes 2.5 hours and includes everything except getting yourself to the pier.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset dinner cruise with city views

• Board the boat and enjoy welcome Prosecco
• Pass the Reichstag Building
• Pass the Berlin TV Tower
• Pass "The white house" of Germany
• Enjoy 3-course Berliner gastronomy dinner
• Have a second drink during dinner
• Complete 2.5-hour cruise along the Spree River

The experience

The boat fills up fast, and you realize there are only 12 tables on the whole thing, which means the kitchen isn't rushing, and the server actually knows your name by dessert. You board with a glass of Prosecco in hand, and the Spree River opens up in front of you. The Reichstag slides past on one side, lit up and solid against the water, and then the Berlin TV Tower rises on the other, and you're already halfway through the first course without having to think about where to look.

The menu is straightforward Berlin food, the kind that doesn't need to apologize. Swabian potato salad with orange and paprika to start: the acid cuts through the richness in a way that makes sense. Then either chicken fillet with a spicy sauce and seasonal vegetables, or falafel wedges with ratatouille if you've told them at booking. The portions aren't tiny, and the second drink arrives somewhere in the middle of the main course: wine, beer, or a soft drink, your choice, 0.2 or 0.25 liters depending on what you pick. By the time the seasonal dessert with fresh fruit comes out, you've been on the water for just over two hours and the light is starting to go soft.

The 2.5-hour cruise along the Spree is the whole thing. You're not getting off anywhere, not switching boats, not waiting around. The window tables mean you're not craning your neck or sitting with your back to the river. Everyone sees the same view. If you want vegetarian, you have to mention it when you book, and they'll swap the main course without making it feel like a special request. Prosecco swaps to mulled wine if you're going between mid-November and late December, which is its own small thing.

What’s included

• One glass of Prosecco (or mulled wine from mid-November to late December) upon boarding.
• a 3-course dinner with a choice of meat or vegetarian main course.
• one additional drink during dinner (soft drink, wine, or draft beer).
• a 2.5-hour cruise along the Spree River with views of the Reichstag and Berlin TV Tower from your window table.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 18:30Last departure this season: 27 Dec

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 72

Audio guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Reederei Becker

Is this one for you?Book this if you want dinner and Berlin's riverside landmarks in one evening without arranging a restaurant reservation and a separate boat tour. The small number of tables is what keeps the pacing relaxed and the service personal.

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Top questions

What's included in the 3-course dinner?

Starter (Swabian potato salad with orange and paprika), main course (chicken fillet with spicy sauce and vegetables, or falafel with ratatouille), and seasonal dessert with fresh fruit. Vegetarian option must be requested at booking.

How many drinks are included?

One glass of Prosecco when you board, plus one more drink during dinner: either soft drink (0.33 L), wine (0.2 L), or draft beer (0.25 L). From mid-November to late December, the Prosecco is replaced with mulled wine.

How long is the cruise?

2.5 hours on the Spree River, passing the Reichstag and Berlin TV Tower.

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes. The vegetarian main course is falafel wedges with ratatouille and seasonal vegetables. You must request this at the time of booking.

How many people sit at each table?

The boat has 12 tables total. All tables are positioned at the window for river views.

What happens if I'm late?

Refunds are not issued if guests arrive late or do not show up for the cruise.

Can I bring young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. There is a minimum drinking age of 18 for alcohol.

What if the cruise is cancelled?

The boat requires a minimum number of passengers. If cancelled after confirmation, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund. Cancellations are possible up to four weeks before the tour date.