• Short-term restrictions

    • 16.03. – 01.04.2026

      Due to construction work, there will be changes to the routes of the following tours between March 16, 2026 and April 1, 2026:

      C1 – Bridge Tour
      C2 – Evening City Tour
      C4 / C5 – Historical City Tour
      C8 – City Tour

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About us

We offer unforgettable boat tours, event cruises, and charter trips on the most beautiful waterways of the Spree and Havel rivers, and through the vibrant city. Whether it’s a relaxing tour, an exclusive event, or a private charter trip – we create experiences that will last a lifetime. Let us whisk you away to unique moments on the water!

With more than 20 ships, STERN + KREIS is the largest passenger shipping company in Berlin and the surrounding area.

For more than 100 years, we have been inviting you to explore the special features of the city from the water.

History

  • Aug 8 1888

    Foundation of the Spree-Havel steam shipping company “Stern” by the Szczecin merchant Gustav Krokisius

  • 1919

    27 steamships with over 1.8 million passengers in Berlin and Brandenburg

  • 1934

    Merger with Teltower Kreisschiffahrt to form Stern und Kreisschiffahrt of Teltowkanal AG

  • 1992

    Merger of the White Fleet Berlin, the BVG and the Stern und Kreisschiffahrt of Teltowkanal AG to form Stern und Kreisschiffahrt GmbH, based in the port of Treptow

Facts & Figures

  • over 20

    Ferries / Ships

  • around 300

    Colleague

  • approx. 1 million

    Passengers annually

  • ~ 90

    Marinas

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