MS Princess, a blue and white river cruise ship with passengers on deck, sailing on calm water under a cloudy sky with green hills in background.

Two historic lighthouses on Rügen island surrounded by lush green trees, with a meadow of tall grass in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

Itinerary

Embarkation until 4 p.m. Berlin is worth it. Maybe you have time for a stroll over Kurfürstendamm, through Nicolai quarter at Spree Island or through Brandenburger Tor. Berlin offers many possibilities.

The bike path leads towards North to Oranienburg. Well-worth seeing is the baroque palace with park, the museum and the Orangery. You go on board again. Cruise to Eberswalde. In the heart of the city, in Finow canal, the oldest lock in Germany is located. It is a technical memorial since 1978.

First along Treidel bike path at Finow canal through beautiful landscape, small forests and hills towards Niederfinow and on to Oderberg. You go on board again. Cruise to Schwedt.

You cross river Oder and cycle in Poland today. You cycle along side roads, country roads, forest tracks and dreamy small villages to Gryfino. Afterwards cruise to Stettin, the green big town at Oder estuary. There is one of the biggest harbors at Baltic Sea. Well-worth seeing is the reconstructed palace which is located in the old city.

Today you will spend the whole day on board. After one last narrow passage, the ship will reach the expansive waters of the Szczecin Lagoon (Oder Lagoon). After crossing it, you will arrive in Zinnowitz. There will be an opportunity for an evening stroll between the Achterwasser lagoon and the Baltic Sea in one of the most beautiful Baltic Sea resorts.

Today you cycle via Zecherin and Karlshagen-Hafen to Peenemünde (Tip: historic technical museum). In Peenemünde you go on board again. Cruise to Lauterbach which is in the southeast of island Rügen. You should visit city Putbus (approx. 2 km) with its well-known circus. Neo-classical buildings are seaming the round square, where all roads meet each other.

Today you’ll have the opportunity to explore the island of Rügen in various ways. Cycling enthusiasts can discover the island’s beauty by bike all the way to the famous seaside resort of Binz and back (approx. 35 km). Alternatively, you can take a circular bike tour to the seaside resorts of Sellin and Baabe (approx. 40 km). In the afternoon, your ship will set sail for Stralsund. Now take a moment to relax on board and reflect on the experiences of the past few days.

Those who prefer a longer bike ride can choose the route directly to Stralsund (approx. 50 km): You’ll first ride to the nearby town of Putbus (approx. 2 km) with its famous “Circus,” a circular square surrounded by neoclassical buildings. The route continues through Garz, Groß Schoritz, Poseritz, and Gustow, crossing the Rügendamm to Stralsund. On a stroll through the historic old town of this Hanseatic city, which is situated on a small island, you’ll come across extraordinary sights at every turn. Your ship will also arrive in Stralsund in the evening. To cap off your trip, a farewell dinner awaits you today.

After breakfast: Disembarkation and end of your journey.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

Tarmac cycle paths, car-free and low-traffic routes as well as sandy field and forest paths. Shorter sections also along main roads. Suitable for leisure cyclists, as the routes are mostly flat. However, some steeper climbs and descents must be mastered.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included

7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or lunch snack, 6x coffee and cake in the afternoon, 7x 3-course dinner
Welcome drink
Programme as per itinerary from Berlin to Stralsund
All passenger and harbour fees
Daily cabin cleaning, bed linen and towel change as required
Daily cycle tour briefing
Digital Routebook in GuiboApp incl. GPS data
On-board tour guide

Not included

Arrival and departure
transfers
Bike hire
Entrance and sightseeing fees
City maps
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Extras

Bikes

Rental bikes on board: Smooth-running 7-speed unisex touring bikes from Velo de Ville (custom-made for SE-Tours) with handbrake, coaster brake or freewheel (subject to availability) and pannier bags. Also applies to the electric bikes with 500 Wh Bosch battery (early booking required as the number is limited).
Bringing your own bike: Due to the limited space available on the sun deck, it is only possible to bring your own bike on request and only to a limited extent.

Parking

Berlin-Spandau railway station, continue by underground and S-Bahn to Berlin-Tegel, approx. 1 km from the pier.
Car park "Hallen am Borsigturm", approx. € 10 per day, no reservation possible.
Return transfer by train to the port of embarkation, approx. € 46 per person.

Cycle tours: Individual and unguided. They cover between 17 and 46 kilometres. All kilometres are approximate distances of the recommended cycle tours
Cycle routes/degree of difficulty: You cycle mostly on car-free paths, low-traffic agricultural roads and tarmac cycle paths along the flood dam without any significant gradients This means that this tour is also suitable for inexperienced cyclists
Excursion programme: if the cycling stages and layover times allow, an excursion programme is put together which can only be booked on board and is payable in cash. Depending on the composition of participants, the excursions may be offered bilingually in German and English.
Holiday luggage: We recommend good rainwear, cycle helmet, sun hat and sports shoes. For reasons of space, we would ask you to refrain from taking luggage with a hard shell, as the storage space in the cabin is very limited!
Timetable and programme subject to change: Subject to change without notice. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for cancellation free of charge).
Travel documents: EU nationals (with no special circumstances (e.g. dual citizenship, primary residence abroad or provisionally issued travel documents)) require a valid identity card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have another nationality or several nationalities or if you have to observe special legal regulations, please contact your local consulate for information on the relevant visa and entry requirements.
This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Further information

Further important information on the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) and additional information on your trip by bike and boat can be found here!

We organise this trip for our partner SE-Tours.

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