Berlin to the Baltic Sea Boat & Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Germany, Poland
Overview
Why we love this tour
Delightful cities of Berlin, Szczecin and Stralsund
Leafy forests, historic towns and rich Oder Valley wildlife
Alluring German resort islands of Rügen and Usedom
Gentle waterside cycling with a full rest day on board
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Experience the waterways and Baltic islands of northeast Germany, travelling from Berlin to the Baltic Sea by boat and bike. Following gentle towpaths and waterside routes, you’ll ride through leafy forests, wildlife-rich wetlands and charming towns. To give your legs a break, you can enjoy a full rest day as you cruise between the Polish city of Szczecin and the medieval town of Wolgast.
Full of historic and natural landmarks, you’ll cycle past everything from Baroque castles to Germany’s oldest working boatlift, in the Niederfinow. Home to storks, cranes and otters, riding through the Lower Oder Valley National Park is a halfway highlight before you explore the islands of Usedom and Rügen by bike - Germany’s largest island, Rügen is cherished for its chalk cliffs, sunny beaches and holiday vibe. Your tour concludes in the Hanseatic city of Stralsund - a fascinating place to linger, with its cobbled streets and gabled architecture.
Please note that this tour operates in reverse on alternate weeks.
The Trip
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Accommodation
Berlin to Stralsund
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The comfortable MS Princess was renovated in 2024 and has 49 twin cabins (10.5m²) and a maximum of 98 passengers. There are seven twin cabins on the upper deck that have panoramic windows that open. Main deck cabins windows can not be opened. Cabins at the front or rear of the boat are cheaper as there may be some engine noise. All cabins have a shower & toilet, a hair dryer, phone, satelite TV, a safe (charge), and central air conditioning. The twin beds can be converted into a sofa and seating area during the day.
There is a brightly decorated restaurant, a cosy saloon and a sun deck. All decks can be reached by a stair lift (max 100kg) as well as staircase.
MS Princess
Stralsund to Berlin
This is the reverse itinerary from Stralsund to Berlin and operates on alternate weeks.
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation: MS Princess with en-suite and air-conditioning
Board basis: Full board including breakfast, packed lunch for cyclists, coffee & tea in the afternoon and three course dinner
Services of an English speaking on-board guide with daily briefings of the bike tours
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest
Daily cabin cleaning
Mooring fees
Welcome drink
Bed linen and towel change as needed
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Transfers to/from the docking points
Entrance and sightseeing fees
Tips, ferry fees & city maps
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier per bike, handlebar bag, repair kit, inner tube, pump and lock per cabin all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike
Hybrid bike
7 gear hybrid with hand and back pedal brake with pannier. Hand brake bikes on request.
E-bike
With pannier.
On request - limited availability
Briging own bike
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (Bahn) from Stralsund to the airport, flying from Hamburg or Berlin.
Your days will involve gentle riding, mainly on flat terrain and with minimal effort required. Easy cycling holidays are suitable for most people whether you are a regular cyclist or not, however we recommend at least a few practice rides before your holiday!
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
For Boat & Bike tours the boat will generally keep to the advertised itinerary, however the captain may have to adapt the itinerary due to the river or sea conditions.
There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.
Please advise us of any special requirements at time of booking and we will notify the boat operator in advance. Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited and it may not be possible to provide specialist products (eg. Gluten free). We suggest you bring a few items with you and, in some cases, these can be provided at a supplement.
Although there is no organised group, self-guided guests regularly find they come across their fellow passengers along the route during the day and may even get together to form their own cycling groups.
Your on-board Tour Leader provides daily briefings ahead of the next day's ride. These are always beneficial, including information on the local area, main sights, and tips on good places to stop en route.
Absolutely! Boat & Bike tours are very sociable and a good choice for single travellers wishing to mix with other guests and share your common interest of cycling.