Elbe river cruises

Discover all of our itineraries on the Elbe, Germany's second longest river, and embark on a river cruise that combines nature and culture.

You will cross varied landscapes from natural reserves and protected areas to stopping in the heart of both large and small cities along this beautiful river. For the history buffs , Berlin, a cosmopolitan city sensitive to the geo-political evolutions of the 20th century. The Hanseatic towns of Magdeburg and Hamburg offer you an unprecedented tour of the cities with prestigious pasts.

We are the only river cruise company to cruise on these waters and navigate right to Bohemian Prague, CroisiEurope offers an exclusive cruise from Berlin to Prague thrilling and unseen, in search of unmissable sites aboard the MS Elbe Princesse - innovated paddle- steamer made specifically for this river. We have also designed an exclusive route between Germany and the Czech Republic. Potsdam and the famous Sans-Souci, park part of the former summer palace of King Frederick II of Prussia, Wittenberg the Lutheran, Meissen and its exquisite porcelain, Litomerice and its colourful Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance style houses await your visit.

Berlin is much more than just a starting point for a cruise on the Elbe: it is a global city, a living palimpsest of 20th-century European history. As Germany’s reunified capital, its streets still bear the scars and symbols of its divisions—the Wall, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial—while today it embodies one of Europe’s most vibrant cultural and creative scenes. Museums on the UNESCO-listed “Island of Antiquities,” contemporary art galleries, neighborhoods in constant reinvention: Berlin is unlike any other capital. Aboard the MS Elbe Princesse, you’ll discover the city from the banks of the Havel and Spree rivers before setting sail toward the river landscapes of the Elbe and its legendary stops.

Prague is the most exclusive stop on Elbe River cruises: CroisiEurope is the only river cruise line to call there, offering its passengers unique access to one of Central Europe’s most beautiful cities. As the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague unfolds along the banks of the Vltava River, presenting an urban panorama of rare harmony and beauty, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Prague Castle, towering over the city from Hradčany Hill; the Charles Bridge with its Baroque statues; Old Town Square and its medieval astronomical clock; and the golden alleys of the Jewish Quarter—every stone tells a thousand years of Bohemian history. The city of Kafka, Mozart, and the Prague Spring, the Czech capital is an architectural and cultural gem that cruises on the Elbe and Vltava rivers allow you to discover from a truly unique perspective.

Nicknamed the “Florence of the Elbe,” Dresden is the most spectacular stop along the Elbe Valley and one of the most beautiful Baroque cities in Europe. The historic capital of Saxony, it was almost entirely destroyed by bombing raids in February 1945, before being painstakingly rebuilt to its original state in a colossal effort of remembrance and resilience. Today, its Zwinger—a Baroque palace with ornamental gardens—its Frauenkirche, rebuilt stone by stone, its Semper Opera House, and its state museums rank among Germany’s most remarkable cultural treasures. Brühl’s Terrace, a promenade overlooking the Elbe nicknamed the “Balcony of Europe,” offers an unforgettable panorama of the river and its banks. Sailing to Dresden aboard the MS Elbe Princess is like arriving in the city as the great travelers of the 19th century did—by river, right at the heart of its beauty.