Dresden
The Elbe cruises out of Dresden: sightseeing loops past the baroque skyline, paddle steamers to Pillnitz Castle and the long runs toward Meissen’s porcelain town. The fleet includes the world’s oldest paddle steamers still working a river.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour boat cruise along the Elbe River in Dresden, passing historic landmarks and bridges with optional food, drinks, and expert commentary.
Most Popular“Great but the boat that is shown in the photo isn’t the boat you travel on so please change that as we missed our first cruise by incorrect information given to us by the ticket office and the photo of the boat lead us to…”
Discover Dresden’s scenic Elbe River with a 3-hour round-trip cruise to Pillnitz Castle. Enjoy stunning views, historical sights, and authentic charm.
“Wonderful steam engine and beautiful smooth cruise along the river. Better signage around the construction site of the broken bridge would have helped.”
Experience a relaxing paddle steamer cruise from Dresden to Meissen along the Elbe River, visiting historic sites, porcelain factories, and scenic vineyards.
“Great trip taking in the river views to Meisen. Wonderful to see the steam engine working on a lovely old paddle steamer.”
Discover Dresden's stunning Elbe scenery and historic castles on this paddle steamer cruise, offering unique views and authentic experiences for travelers.
Experience Dresden’s illuminated skyline from the Elbe river on a 3-hour evening cruise with a 3-course dinner, perfect for romantic evenings and scenic city views.
“Das Essen war sehr lecker, der Service war gut und die Aussicht auf die beleuchteten Gebäude war super nachdem das Licht im Schiff gedimmt wurde. Es wurden Durchsagen zu mehreren Gebäuden gemacht die man nicht sehen konnte, dafür wurden interessante, beleuchtete Gebäude nicht erwähnt. Unsere…”
Discover Dresden's scenic Elbe River on a steam paddle boat, enjoy regional wines, and explore Saxony’s small but charming wine region in this 10-hour tour.
“It was a wonderful trip. Very personalized and interesting guided tour. Everything was perfect. The bus ride back was a bit wild. But we were lovingly accompanied until the end.”
Discover the stunning landscapes of Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland on this small-group day tour from Dresden, featuring Bastei Bridge, boat rides, and authentic Czech lunch.
“Make sure you’re up for a couple of challenging hikes and dress correctly—good, nonslip shoes, rain gear if that’s in the forecast (I can’t imagine doing the hikes we did, if it had been raining—it was already slippery in dry weather), wear layers if it…”
Discover the stunning rock formations of Bastei, enjoy a Czech meal, and take a canyon boat ride on this 8-hour small-group tour from Dresden.
“Excelent tour with a very kind and friendly guy. Daniel was perfect. I totally recommend this tour and particularly him!”
Experience Dresden from a unique perspective paddling in a rubber dinghy along the Elbe, with scenic stops, stunning views, and relaxed adventure for groups.
“Es hat alles super geklappt und wir hatten unseren Spaß”
Experience Saxony’s beauty from a rubber dinghy, paddling along the Elbe from Heidenau to Dresden, with scenic views, castles, vineyards, and beer stops.
“die Tour mit vielen Biergärten als mögliche Stopps war schön und die Orga und die Abwicklung war vorbildlich. das machen wir gerne noch einmal.😀👍🏼🌟”
A baroque skyline rebuilt stone by stone, with paddle steamers below.