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Tours/Hamburg/Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster

Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster

4.8(49)Hamburg1h 30min
VIATOR4.8(24)TRIPADVISOR4.8(25)
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
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Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster
Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$44 / person
Location
Hamburg, Germany
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 49 reviews
Languages
DE, EN
Group
Small group, up to 11
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
barca BOAT EVENTS GmbH
Meeting point
Our boats are located at the landing stage "barca - An der Alster", An der Alster 67a, 20099 Hamburg. It is the second boat dock diagonally opposite the famous Atlantic Hotel.

Description

What an experience! Together with other sailors, you sail around 1.5 hours on the Hamburg Outer Alster. After a brief introduction to the boat and cutter sailing, you and the cutter captain take off from the dock. You can actively operate the pods and sails under guidance and if you want to steer also at the tiller the course. Or you can simply enjoy the magnificent panorama of Hamburg from the water and let the experienced skipper sail you over the Alster. Come on board and enjoy the great freedom! No sailing skills required!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sun
Start times
2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 15+)
$44
Child (ages 0–14)
$22

Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:13 PM in the coming weeks.

In demand: 7 of the next 8 departures are already sold out.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Sailing trip Outer Alster

Itinerary

90 min

Experience the water sports paradise of the Outer Alster in the middle of the center of Hamburg like the locals - directly from the water. On a beautiful wooden two-master from the 60s.

Pass by

One of many attractions that you can admire from the water in the distance.

Elbphilharmonie
Pass by
Pass by

One of many attractions that you can admire from the water in the distance.

Pass by

One of many attractions that you can admire from the water in the distance.

What's included

Included
Life jackets and waterproof sailing jackets and sailing pants are available for free use if required.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
49 reviews
5
43
4
4
3
0
2
2
1
0

How it compares in Hamburg

  • No. 30 by number of reviews among 373 tours in Hamburg
  • Starting price $44 is close to the typical $45 for tours of similar length in Hamburg

Excurgo comparison of 373 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster take?

Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.

How much does Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster cost?

Prices start at $44 per person for this Hamburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.

How much does Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster cost for children?

Children aged 0–14 pay from $22, adults from $44.

Does Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster sell out?

It can: 7 of the next 8 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.

Can I cancel Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Our boats are located at the landing stage "barca - An der Alster", An der Alster 67a, 20099 Hamburg. It is the second boat dock diagonally opposite the famous Atlantic Hotel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster offered in?

The experience is available in DE, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 49 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by barca BOAT EVENTS GmbH.

Reviews(49)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

2
242beatel
July 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best wedding day

Sailed very relaxed with Rainer on the Outer Alster. A lot of knowledge and funny anecdotes, much new but also familiar. With music and a wonderful atmosphere.

A
Abbey_J
June 26, 2026 · via Viator
Book it!! Zero regrets.

This is a lovely experience that’s relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. It was an insightful tour and we loved our guide who is a local owner and operator. We would book again.

M
michael_L
May 15, 2026 · via Viator
Very nice sailing trip.

Very nice sailing trip with a friendly skipper. Seeing Hamburg from a different perspective. Always happy to do it again.

H
H5305LRkathrinm
May 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
The first time

Super captain,gave worth knowing price,but also kept the peace to enjoy,friendly,attentive

V
vittoria_s
August 12, 2025 · via Viator
Is there only the German language?

A ride a little 'monotonous far from expectations is not worth the expense you do not admire any of the landscapes described in the proposal good at maneuvering the shipowner

Operator response

Dear Vittoria, I am very sorry, that your expactations were not met at all. Our tours are actually no typical sigthseeing tours like on the big tourist boats, but relaxing sailing cruises on a beautiful old wooden sailing boat. So we don't have a fixed program or give standard informations for tourist, neither in German nor in English. And we do not have specific English cruises but our skippers are able to give necessary informations or answer questions at least in simple English. So our cruises are often with international guests on board and with a captain who is able to speak English at least on a small talk basis. We offer a unique and quite scenic sailing experience for non-sailors in the middle of Hamburg, where you can see a lot of Hamburg sights from the waterside, of course in a distance: the city hall, the concert hall Elbphilharmonie, all the main churches, the Alster fountain, ... can be seen on any of our tours, also on the cruise that you joined. So I cannot understand, why you write, that there was nothing of these sights to see on your tour. And of course you can ask questions and talk to our skippers if you want to know anything and we try to give answers as good as we can. A lot of people actually just sit and relax on the boat and enjoy the peaceful scenery. And some people ask a lot of questions like the others - in your case german guests - on your cruise and than the skippers give answers. Your skipper told me that you did not ask a single question during the cruise. But as there are always people on our cruises who don't want specific informations and instead prefer to enjoy the cruise without talking a lot, we don't find that irritating. So every cruise is different depending on the guests on board. I am very sorry again and I hope you still had a good time in our beautiful city of Hamburg. Ahoy and all the best, Henning

T
Thomas_A
July 16, 2025 · via Viator
Smooth sailing

We had a wonderful trip. The weather was cloudy but cleared up a bit just in time for a sunny cruise, and windy - perfect for sailing. Our captain was experienced and very skilled and made it a great and safe trip. The Alster is great for sailing.

L
Lisa_C
July 14, 2025 · via Viator
Sailing in Hamburg

We brought our own drinks and had a relaxing and enjoyable boat ride. Our guide was friendly and helped to make our trip memorable.

D
debra_s
July 7, 2025 · via Viator
Great Fun!!

Our captain was skilled, friendly, & quite knowledgeable about the area. He welcomed our two young teens to help with tasks on the boat, teaching & guiding them carefully as they did so. Excellent English, which was great, since our German is still “student level.”

J
jennc124
June 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great sailing tour fun

Very friendly tour guide, down to earth. did great job accommodating both german and English speakers. Knowledgeable. Highly recommend

D
David P
May 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Tranquil cruise

Lovely tranquil way of spending a couple of hours. Skipper was easy going, informative with excellent English.The boat felt very safe and was spotlessly clean.

$44/ person
4.8(49)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesDE, EN
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