Boat delivery Amsterdam → Berlin
From the Netherlands to Berlin via the Rhine and the great German canals: the Wesel-Datteln and Dortmund-Ems canals, the Mittellandkanal, the Magdeburg water bridge, then the Havel to Berlin.
Route at a glance
- Distance
- 830 km
- Duration
- 13 days
- locks
- 18
- Best season
- April to October
- Indicative price
- €4,710 – €6,150
Calculated for: a 11 m motor boat. Indicative estimate excl. VAT for a typical boat.
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Typical itinerary
- Amsterdam
- Nijmegen
- Duisburg
- Minden
- Wolfsburg
- Magdeburg
- Berlin
Waterways used
Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal / Waal · Rhein · Wesel-Datteln / Dortmund-Ems / Mittellandkanal · Mittellandkanal · Elbe-Havel-Kanal / Havel
Route highlights
- Magdeburg water bridge over the Elbe
- Air draft limited to about 4.5 m
- Few locks for the distance covered
Your delivery estimate
Passage costs
Locks, navigation dues, harbours and canals
€172Time
Days worked by the skipper and crew
€3,770Meals
Food for the skipper and crew
€390Other costs
Fuel, travel, equipment, tracking
€1,020Frequently asked questions
How much does a Amsterdam → Berlin delivery cost?
For a 11 m motor boat, expect around €4,710 excl. VAT all-in (skipper, passage costs, meals and other costs). The price depends on boat size, season and the crew required.
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Berlin?
About 13 days in total, including 11 days under way, for 830 km. Boat preparation and a weather or technical margin are included.
Can this route be done with another type of boat?
Yes, but the route and price may change: use our estimator with your boat’s exact dimensions.
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