Reederei Becker · Caprivibrücke, Charlottenburg
Reederei Becker's evening cruise boards at Caprivibrücke in Charlottenburg and sails east through the government quarter to Museum Island and back, with a glass of Prosecco and a three- or four-course meal at a reserved window table. Book it as a dinner with a view rather than a sightseeing tour.
Reederei Becker is a family-run Berlin company, and this trip runs on its MS Der Fliegende Holländer. Boarding starts at 18:00 at the Caprivibrücke in Charlottenburg and the boat leaves at 18:30. There are 12 tables for at most 72 guests, all reserved and by the windows, under a glass roof, with open deck space and toilets on board.
The meal comes in two versions. According to Top10 Berlin, the three-course Berlin Dinner Cruise includes the welcome Prosecco and one more drink, while the four-course Capital Dinner Cruise includes unlimited drinks. Vegetarian menus are available if you ask when you book. Extra drinks at the bar are cash only. The route goes from Charlottenburg past Bellevue Palace, the Chancellery and the Reichstag to the Cathedral, Museum Island and the Nikolaiviertel, then back. An audio commentary covers the sights, and you can switch it off.
Two things to know. The "illuminated landmarks" depend on the season: in June it's still light when you get back, while from late October it's dark from the start. And the cancellation terms are not consistent across sellers: one says free up to 24 hours, another says non-refundable. Check the terms on the listing at checkout. Children from 4 are welcome, but it's set up for adults and couples.
Approach from Wintersteinstraße and take the stairs down on the right at the Reederei Becker sign.
Your welcome glass is served at your table as the boat heads east through Charlottenburg.
Past Bellevue Palace, the Chancellery and the Reichstag while the first courses arrive.
The turning point in the old centre, near the Nikolaiviertel and the TV tower.
Coffee and dessert on the return leg to Caprivibrücke.
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A welcome glass of Prosecco, a three- or four-course dinner at a reserved table, and drinks according to your option. The listing data says one extra drink with three courses and unlimited drinks with four.
From the Caprivibrücke in Charlottenburg. Approach from Wintersteinstraße and take the stairs down at the Reederei Becker sign. Boarding is from 18:00 for an 18:30 departure.
Yes, an audio commentary on the sights in German and English, and it can be switched off if you'd rather talk.
Children from age 4 are welcome. The trip is aimed at adults and couples, and bookings need at least two people.
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