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Boat rental in Germany. Discover the highlights of this river cruise between Mecklenburg and Brandenburg
In the Mecklenburg and Brandenburg region, there are several routes to choose from. If you have a boating licence, you can sail towards Mecklenburg or towards Brandenburg. There are four starting points in these navigation areas: Jabel, Fleesensee, Marina Wolfsbruch or Fürstenberg.
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Navigation requirements for licence-free boat hire in Germany
Navigation on Germany's rivers, canals and lakes is easy. But be aware that some parts of Germany's waterways require a boat licence for safety reasons. Locks are free and fully automatic. They are open on public holidays. Please note that mooring along the canals is not allowed at night. You must anchor in a lake or moor at your own expense in a port.
You can start your cruise in Fleesensee, Jabel, Wolfsbruch or Fürstenberg. For all licence-free boat rentals in Mecklenburg / Brandenburg, you will need about 1 hour of special instruction to familiarise yourself with your licence-free boat. It is necessary to arrive at the base at 1pm on the day of your departure to get this training.
- Ideal for nature lovers
- Water sports on the lakes
- Cruise across majestic lakes
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.
Mecklenburg Region - our suggested cruises
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Here is the list of possible cruises in Germany
From €426 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Electric toilets
From €309 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €324 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Electric toilets
From €390 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €386 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Continuous 220V electricity
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €239 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Bimini Top
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €424 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 5
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €342 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €255 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €278 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €293 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €315 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €487 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €256 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 8
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €418 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €376 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €267 / pers
Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
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