Bike and Barge: Berlin to Stralsund (MS Princess)

Make your way into Berlin. Embarkation is at 4:00 PM. Berlin is always worth a trip. If you arrive on time, you should have some time to explore. You may like to take a stroll along the Kurfürstendamm, walk through the Nicolai Quarter on Spree Island, or head down to the Tiergarten and the iconic Brandenburg Gate. The possibilities of Berlin are almost endless.

You are exploring the expansive forests of the Ruppiner Lake District on your first cycling tour by following mysteriously interconnected waterways. The well-developed cycle path leads you northwards and away from the metropolis to Oranienburg. The palace in the heart of the city is one of the most significant Baroque buildings in the country, and the adjacent palace park invites you to linger. Here, you board again and continue to Eberswalde. The Eberswalde city lock in the heart of the city is the oldest operational lock in Germany.

First, you ride along the towpath cycle path by the Finow Canal through beautiful landscapes, passing forests, clearings, and small hills towards Niederfinow with its impressive ship lift–visiting is possible at any time. Then, you return on board to sail to Schwedt. For those who wish, you can continue cycling through the crane resting area of the Auernationalpark from Hohensaaten to Schwedt (approximately 32 km)

Today you will bike through a part of a unique, cross-border protected area, “Lower Oder Valley International Park” via the Oder-Neisse Cycle Path. The former estate of Criewen houses the National Park Centre of Germany’s only floodplain National Park. Upon reaching Mescherin, you return on board and enjoy the cruise to Szczecin (Stettin). Known as the green metropolis at the mouth of the Oder River, Szczecin is one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea. Noteworthy is the castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, located in the old town.

Today you will spend all day on board.

You will spend all day on board. After one last narrow passage, the boat will arrive in the expansive waters of the Bay of Szczecin (Oder Lagoon). After the crossing, you will arrive in Zinnowitz. There will be an opportunity for an evening stroll between „Achterwasser“and the Baltic Sea in one of the most beautiful seaside resorts.

Today, you have two bike tours to choose from: Either ride through Mölchow and Zecherin, passing by the Usedom Distillery (highly recommended!) to Peenemünde, with time for a visit to the Historical-Technical Museum. Or you can opt for the bike tour with a short detour to the Baltic Sea. The beach route takes you to the seaside resorts of Trassenheide and Karlshagen, inviting you to sunbathe on the fine sandy beach. Around 6.00 p.m., you will leave Peenemünde by boat to Lauterbach in the south of the island of Rügen (arrival around 9.00 p.m.)

Today, you have the opportunity to explore the island of Rügen in various ways. Cycling enthusiasts can discover the island’s beauty by bike, riding 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 sets sail for Stralsund. 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), known for its famous “Circus,” a circular square surrounded by neoclassical buildings. The route then continues via Garz, Groß Schoritz, Poseritz, and Gustow, crossing the Rügendamm to Stralsund.

While strolling through the historic old town of this Hanseatic city, situated on a small island, you’ll encounter remarkable sights at every turn. Your ship will also arrive in Stralsund in the evening. To conclude your journey, a farewell dinner awaits you today.

After breakfast, disembarkation until 09:00 am.

Embarkation: 4:00 p.m.
Disembarkation: Until 9:00 a.m.

Minimum Number of Participants: 70 guests (must be reached within 21 days before departure).

• Own Bikes On request only: Due to limited space on the sun deck.
• Liability Exclusion: We exclude any liability for loss, theft, and damage, including damage caused during transportation from shore to ship or vice versa.
• We offer a small excursion programme that can be booked directly on board through the cruise director.
• You will receive a brief description of your travel documents.
• Depending on the number of participants, some excursions may be conducted in two languages (German/English).
• We reserve the right to make changes to the routing and programme. In cases of low or high water making a route non-navigable, the captain may change the route for your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal).
• The same applies to unforeseen administrative orders for lock or bridge repairs.
• Sustainability and Climate Protection: Please choose our digital route book instead of printed travel documents.
• The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your SE-Tours original trip. It provides all important information, including travel details, ship and contact information, and bike tour routes, all available offline and accessible anytime.
• The app is free and works on all standard smartphones. You will automatically receive access data to download your booked trip via email before your journey begins.
• EU Citizens: A valid passport or ID card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise, is required.
• Non-EU Citizens: EU nationals with multiple citizenships, or anyone with special legal entry requirements, should check visa and entry document requirements with the competent embassy.

Ship name: MS Princess
Built: 1981
Renovation: 2024
Registry: Netherlands
Length: 80 m
Width: 9.5 m
Height: 4 m
Draft: 1.30 m
Passengers: Maximum 98

Thanks to its dimensions, the comfortable MS PRINCESS is the ideal boat for cruises on the Oder River. It features a brightly decorated restaurant and a cosy salon. All decks, including the sun deck, can be accessed by a stair lift in addition to the stairs. Please note that the stairs are very steep (chair lift for passengers and sun deck, max. 100 kg).

Cabins

The MS PRINCESS offers 49 modern outer cabins, each about 10.5 m², with the following amenities:

• Shower and toilet
• Hairdryer
• Phone
• Satellite TV
• Safe (for a fee)
• Individually controlled air conditioning

The cabins are equipped with two separate beds that provide storage space underneath for luggage, making for a raised but comfortable entry. Above the beds, there are storage cabinets for your items, along with a small built-in wardrobe with hanging and storage options.

Main Deck:

• 42 x 2-bed cabins, about 10.5 m² each
• 2 of these are comfortable 2-bed cabins with a room size of about 11.5 m² (window cannot be opened).

Upper Deck:

• 7 x 2-bed cabins, about 10.5 m² each with panoramic windows that can be opened.

All times are subject to change. Please book your travel according to the scheduled arrival and departure times.

Arrival: Berlin

Departure: Stralsund

Nearest arrival airport(s): Berlin

Nearest departure airport(s): Berlin

We also recommend travelling by train to all of our cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Berlin by rail. Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request.

Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.