Self drive river boat rentals from Jabel in Germany
This base is the starting point for one-way cruises in the region of Mecklenburg to Wolfsbruch.
License-free navigation stops at Zehdenick, between Berlin and Fürstenberg.
Locks in the Brandenburg and Mecklenburg are automatic and manned or automatic with self-service. There is no charge to use them.
Opening hours: Locks open 8 am-7:45 pm from May to October and 9 am -3:45 pm daily in April. Manned locks have half an hour lunchbreak during which they are closed. Some locks are open until 8:45 pm in high season.
Public holidays: Locks are open on public holidays.
If you don’t have a licence and wish to cruise in licence-free area which includes Jabel, Marina Wolfsbruch and between Potsdam and Werder, you will be provided additional tuition prior to your departure. This means your pre-departure briefing will take two hours in total and you must arrive at the base in time for this tuition which begins at 2pm. Even after this tuition, you will still not be allowed to cruise in licensed areas.
If you have a licence this additional tuition is not required, your pre-departure briefing will take the usual 1hr and you may arrive any time between 2pm and 5pm.
Navigation in this area is without a licence. South of Liebenwalde, a river permit is imperative. From Lübz, a supplement of 50 € will be asked, to be paid on the spot.
Mooring along the canals is not allowed at night. You must anchor in a lake or moor at your own expense in a harbor.
Marinas with all facilities are available but you will have to pay generally between 18 - 25 Euros per night.
- 1km from the departure base. In Waren or Malchow you will find all the traditional shops plus local supermarkets. The city of Waren is 10 minutes from the base by car, and Malchow 15 minutes.
- A fishing license is required and can be purchased directly from Yachthafen Maribell.
- If you do not have a boat license, you must arrive before 14 hours to complete a (compulsory) training course that will allow you to sail on German waterways.
- The amazing wild landscape of meadows, lakes and rivers and huge trees, offers an absolutely unique ecological environment. The many lakes of both regions are unparalleled for fishing. And after a good day of fishing, we invite you to taste the local products in the many restaurants.
- Car: Hamburg - Jabel 2h30, 195km; Berlin - Jabel 1h45, 168km
- Air: Berlin - 145km
Possible cruises
Jabel
round trip
Jabel
round trip
Jabel
round trip
Jabel
Wolfsbruch
Jabel
round trip
Best current offers for the destination Jabel
From €380 / pers
Week of the 7/5/25 to 7/12/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €378 / pers
Week of the 7/23/25 to 7/30/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €370 / pers
Week of the 7/19/25 to 7/26/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €380 / pers
Week of the 7/21/25 to 7/28/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €380 / pers
Week of the 7/30/25 to 8/6/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €376 / pers
Week of the 7/25/25 to 8/1/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €385 / pers
Week of the 7/19/25 to 7/26/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €376 / pers
Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €373 / pers
Week of the 7/26/25 to 8/2/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
Travelling with CrisBoat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
Satisfaction: 4,5 / 5
Cris Boat Blog
The most beautiful canal bridges in France to discover during a river cruise
Try a licence-free houseboat cruise… with bikes on board!
