Filovent yacht charter agency

From Amsterdam to Berlin, a river crossing of Northern Europe

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits, all while letting yourself be carried away?

A unique vacation
Who is the Cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 47
Maximum capacity: 94 travelers
Crew members: 22

Cabs

Double Cabin - Queen Bed - Main Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Main Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Upper Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Queen Bed - Main Deck - Category B
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Cabins with an "intermediate" location.
NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Sailing itineraries
Amsterdam
Boarding at 6:00 pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. Evening at... see+ leisure. 
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Amsterdam
Optional morning tour of Amsterdam. A panoramic tour will give you an overview of the many... see+ historical treasures and sights of the Dutch capital. Windmills and the famous flower market are all symbols of the Netherlands and its history. Our first stop is the Riecker Mill, one of Amsterdam's oldest mills, on the banks of the Amstel. Depart for the flower market, where you'll round off this Dutch postcard by discovering thousands of varieties of flowers and bulbs of tulips, the country's star flower.

In the afternoon, optional excursion: Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Drive to Volendam, a charming fishing village on the banks of the Ijsselmeer, where the locals are sometimes still dressed in traditional costumes. Visit a cheese factory to learn how the famous Dutch round cheese, Gouda, is made. Tasting session. Continue on to Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. Mills, houses and workshops have been relocated here to give a glimpse of Dutch life in the 19th century. In a traditional workshop, you can admire the art of shaping Dutch clogs. Then free time in the eco-museum, in the heart of authentic Holland and its traditions.

Return on board and sail to Groningen. Lively evening on board. Night sailing.
 
Optional services: Guided tour of Amsterdam, Excursion to Volendam and Zaanse-Schans, see+
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Amsterdam Groningen
Morning sailing to Groningen. Free time. The youngest city in the Netherlands, thanks to its... see+ university, boasts a remarkable heritage that blends with contemporary achievements. Almost entirely pedestrianized, Groningen is easy to explore. Not to be missed: the Martini Tower, the Prinsentuin garden, the shopping streets, the most lively and interesting of which are Herestraat and Waagstraat.

Groningen is also known as the city with the highest number of cyclists per capita. Sailing to Papenburg.

Evening entertainment on board.
 
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Groningen Papenburg Oldenburg
Optional tour of the Meyer Werft shipyard. Founded in 1795, Meyer Werft originally built wooden... see+ boats, and was no different from the twenty or so other shipyards in Papenburg at the time. At the end of the 19th century, the company took the gamble of moving into steel boatbuilding, and since then it has gone from strength to strength. Run by the same family for six generations, the yard's history has been marked by a number of vessels, notably the Triton, the first iron ship built in 1874, and the Graf Goetzen, a 1913 steamer shipped in crates to Africa to sail on Lake Tanganyika. This same ship became famous as the German patrol boat in the 1951 Hollywood film The African Queen Odyssey. For 1h30, an enthusiastic guide will show you all the secrets behind the construction of these floating monsters. Return to Doerpen. Continuation to Oldenburg. Arrival in the evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, see+
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Oldenburg Bremen
Free time for a stroll through Oldenburg, a university town and former residence of the Grand Duchy... see+ of Oldenburg. Stroll through the town's historic streets, including a majestic red-brick building, the Palais Elisabeth-Anna, the former residence of a ducal family, particularly attractive for its original appearance.

Return on board and continue your cruise to Bremen. Optional excursion to Bremen. The heart of the city beats around the historic market square. The stone statue of Roland, the local hero of independence, stands here, looking towards St. Peter's Cathedral. The cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the sumptuous town hall. Right next door, the Bremen Musicians invite you to take a souvenir photo. Böttcherstraße, an architectural highlight brimming with surprises, leads to Schlachte Promenade. Just a few steps separate the Schlachte Promenade from the Schnoor district, the medieval old town with its narrow streets and picturesque little houses.

Back on board, evening at leisure in the city.
 
Optional services: Bremen guided walking tour, see+
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Bremen Nienburg Minden
Early morning departure for Nienburg. Morning sailing on the Weser. This German river is the result... see+ of the union of two rivers (the Werra and the Fulda) which meet in Lower Saxony. After a 452 km journey, it empties into the North Sea.

Early afternoon arrival and optional transfer to Nienburg, the "red city". The heart of this 1,000-year-old historic town is the Old Town, with its half-timbered, Renaissance and red-brick facades. Nienburg's town hall, a magnificent building from the Weser Renaissance period, is also located here. Nienburg's main church, a three-aisled church in the North German brick Gothic style, was consecrated in 1441. The church tower, a 72 m-high neo-Gothic edifice, is the symbol of the town and was built at the end of the 19th century. The city's oldest building is probably the Stockturm. This is the remains of the moated castle of the Counts of Hoya.

Meanwhile, the ship sails on to Stolzenau. Return on board and sail to Minden.
 
Optional services: Free tour of Nienburg, see+
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Minden Hanover
Departure for Hannover. Optional tour of Hanover. On this bus tour, you'll discover the many facets... see+ of the capital of Lower Saxony. You'll see landmarks such as the new town hall, the market church and the Anzeiger building. The old town and its typical alleyways reveal magnificent half-timbered houses. Further afield, you'll discover Hanover's magnificent green spaces, such as the famous Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, home to one of the few Baroque ensembles, and Lake Masch, popular with locals for its watersports activities and shoreline festivals. Back on board in Anderten and continuation of the cruise to Minden. Afternoon sailing on the "Mittellandkanal" (or Ems-Weser-Elbe canal), which links the Ems, Weser and Elbe rivers, following a west-to-east route through the great northern plain. Construction took 46 years and was completed in 1939. Gala evening. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Hanover, see+
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Hanover Magdeburg
Early morning departure for Bulstringen. Optional excursion to Magdeburg, a Hanseatic city of... see+ character. First mentioned in a manuscript in 805 A.D., the capital of Saxony-Anhalt is surprisingly diverse, with a history spanning more than 1,200 years. You'll discover Magdeburg Cathedral and the Cloister of Our Lady, Magdeburg's most outstanding historical monuments. You'll also see the green citadel with its colorful facade, the market square with its equestrian statue of the Magdeburg horseman, and the town hall with its bronze portal. Free time before returning to the ship. Return to Magdeburg. Evening at leisure. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Magdeburg, see+
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Magdeburg Potsdam
Early morning departure for Potsdam. Morning sailing on the Elbe, then on the Elbe-Havel canal.... see+ Early afternoon arrival in Brandenburg. Optional tour of Potsdam and the gardens of the Sans-Souci Palace. The tour begins with the gardens of the Sans-Souci Palace. With its 500 hectares of parkland and 150 buildings erected between 1730 and 1916, Potsdam's palace and park complex is an exceptional artistic entity. Walk up the flower-lined avenues and staircases to the large terrace, home to the Sans-Souci Palace. Then on to Cecilienhof Castle, famous for the Potsdam Conference held here in 1945. Stroll around the castle before returning to the Dutch quarter of Potsdam. This picturesque complex of 134 Dutch houses with brick gables was built around 1730 to house the Dutch workforce invited to Potsdam by Frederick William I. Free time before returning to the ship. Evening dance on board. 
Optional services: Panoramic tour of Potsdam and visit to the Sans Souci Gardens, see+
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Potsdam Berlin
Departure for Berlin-Spandau. Sailing on the Havel, past the forests south of Berlin, Königswald,... see+ Pfaueninsel Nature Park and Grunewald, before reaching Berlin-Spandau in the late morning.

In the afternoon, optional tour of Berlin. The German capital captivates visitors with its diversity of sights, rich culture and dynamic yet relaxed lifestyle. These contrasts between historic buildings and contemporary architecture characterize the city and tell the story of an entire nation, from the Brandenburg Gate to the Chancellery. You'll see the Victory Column with its statue of Bismarck, the Brandenburg Gate adjoining the Reichstag with its glass dome, Museum Island, Alexanderplatz with its TV tower, and Checkpoint Charlie.
 
Optional services: Berlin panoramic guided tour, see+
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Berlin
In the morning, optional excursion to Charlottenburg Palace, Discover the magic of rococo at... see+ Charlottenburg Palace. This residence was an important part of the Hohenzollern dynasty. It was commissioned by Queen Sophie-Charlotte of Brandenburg, second wife of King Frederick I of Prussia, at the end of the 17th century. The queen wished to create a holiday resort and commissioned Arnold Nering to design a palace in the Italian Baroque style. You'll visit the apartments of King Frederick 1st and his wife, richly decorated with sculptures, tapestries and furniture from China. Also on display are the crown jewels, the goldsmith's cabinet and the mausoleum in which the members of the Hohenzollern family are laid to rest. Afternoon at leisure in Berlin. Discover the city at your own pace. Free evening in Berlin. 
Optional services: Visit to Charlottenburg Palace, see+
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Berlin
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9 a.m. End of our services.
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Included

The price includes
Mineral water available
unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Port taxes
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Personal expenses
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Departure by coach for a guided tour of the city. Amsterdam is one of the world's most extraordinary small cities. From its canals and world-famous museums to its many sights and historical treasures, Amsterdam is one of Europe's most romantic and surprising... see+ capitals. Stop at the Riecker Mill, a windmill located on the banks of the Amstel River to the south of the city. The mill was built in 1636 in the village of Sloten. Pumping of the polder water was taken over by an electric pumping station in 1932, and the mill was subsequently dismantled when the polder was dug up to create, among other things, Lake Het Nieuw Meer. In 1961, the mill was re-erected some 8 kilometers away on the banks of the Amstel, between the Kalfjeslaan and Borcht roads. The banks of the Amstel at this point are much frequented by tourists and walkers, and it's a prime location for an old Dutch windmill. A statue of Rembrandt has been erected next to the windmill as a reminder that the painter drew many pictures on the banks of this river. Then visit the famous flower market. You'll find thousands of fresh flowers, as well as bulbs of the famous tulip (with the gouda ball, probably the best idea for a souvenir gift), shrubs, plants... The countless varieties will make you dizzy. Return by coach. 
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Departure by coach for Volendam, a charming fishing village on the shores of the IJsselmeer, where some locals still wear traditional costumes. After watching a short film explaining the founding of the town and the construction of the dyke, you will have... see+ free time to explore the village and perhaps taste the local specialty: dried eel! Then you will visit a cheese factory (in or around Volendam) to discover how the famous round Dutch cheese — Gouda — is made. You’ll also be able to taste it, available in all sorts of flavors and ages: Baby Gouda or Old Gouda; cow’s milk or goat’s milk; plain, peppered, cumin, chili, or even smoked... these are just a few of the many possible flavors of this little cheese.
Continue by coach to visit Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum. Discover how the famous Dutch wooden clogs are made and learn about their history dating back to the year 1200! At first, they were just small wooden soles at the heel, evolving into hand-carved and painted models displayed in museums. And today? Clogs are still made, now mostly by machine. Before watching how they’re made, take some time to admire the incredible clog collection — from children’s clogs to wedding clogs. Enjoy some free time in the heart of this Dutch eco-museum to explore all its traditions: windmills, cheese, and typical houses. From 1950 onwards, windmills, houses, and regional utility buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries were moved here to form a village along the Zaan River.
This excursion will allow you to discover authentic Holland and its traditions.
Return to Amsterdam by coach.
Notes: The order of visits may change. Times are approximate. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Not included $68 / pers.
Departure by bus to Meyer Werft. Founded in 1975, the Meyer shipyard has been owned by the Meyer family for six generations. The first ships built in Papenburg were made of wood... Less than a hundred years later, the first metal steam-powered vessel was... see+ launched, despite the mockery of other shipbuilders who believed that iron could not pitch. The Meyer shipyard is one of the most modern in the world and builds not only some of the most beautiful and luxurious cruise ships of our time, but also ferries, passenger ferries, livestock carriers, container ships, and river cruise ships for the entire world. Located 40 km from the coast, it is thanks to the Ems dam that ocean liners can sail up the Ems River and reach the North Sea. For an hour and a half, an enthusiastic guide will reveal all the secrets of how these floating giants are built . Return to the side of the boat by bus after the Doerpen or Delfzijl lock. NOTES The boat sails during the excursion. The tour is entirely on foot in the shipyard buildings. However, passengers are not actually on the shipyard itself, but view it through large bay windows. Some of the information during the tour is in German (exhibition panels, short introductory film, etc.). The order of visits may be changed. The times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $96 / pers.
Set off with your guide, who will show you around the magnificent Hanseatic city of Bremen. It is one of Germany's oldest maritime cities, having been granted market rights in 965 and joining the Hanseatic League in 1358. It was declared a free imperial city... see+ in 1646 and by 1783, Bremen was trading directly with the United States. Bremen is traditionally known as the city of cotton and coffee. Together with its outer harbor of Bremerhaven, Bremen forms an incredibly unified state. The tour will begin in the popular Schnoor district on the banks of the Weser. The Schnoor is Bremen's oldest district, consisting of narrow streets, charming little half-timbered houses, and a large church. "Schnoor" means "thread" in Old German, and it is said that all the houses in the Schnoor are strung together like pearls on a thread. You will continue towards the market square, where you will find St. Peter's Cathedral and the magnificent Renaissance-style Town Hall. The Marktplatz is also home to the statue of Roland, protector of the city, the oldest in Germany, dating from 1404. Behind the Town Hall is a statue that has made the city famous, depicting the famous Bremen Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, where you can make a wish. The tour ends after you enter Bremen's "secret street," Böttcherstrasse, which combines medieval and 1920s expressionist styles, passing under a gate adorned with a gilded fresco of St. Michael,the "Light Bearer." Free time and return to the side of the boat. NOTES Wear comfortable walking shoes: the streets are cobbled. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $72 / pers.
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Departure by bus from the northern port area of Hanover accompanied by local guides to discover the capital of Lower Saxony. From the 17th century onwards, Hanover played a significant role in international politics: in 1714, the son of Ernst August of... see+ Hanover ascended the throne of Great Britain as George I; this personal union between the British crown and the principality of Hanover brought considerable prestige to the latter. You will first walk along the famous Baroque gardens of Herrenhausen, then head towards the new Town Hall, dating from the 18th century, where your guides will introduce you to the history of Hanover through four models representing the city at different periods (1875, 1939, 1945, and today). You will continue with a panoramic tour of the city to discover its main monuments: Niki de Saint Phalle's Nanas on the side of the boat of the Leine; the Maschsee, an artificial lake dug in the 1930s by the unemployed of the time to create jobs; the Opera House; the Grand Theater; the ruins of the Aegidien Church, destroyed during the war, which houses the Peace Bell; and many others. You will stop for a stroll through the old town to see the Marktkirche and its unique features,the 15th-centuryOld Town Hall, and the Leibniz House. To conclude this tour, you will take the bus to the bus station, where your guide will leave you to enjoy some free time around the central station and the modern city center. You will then leave Hanover to board the boat in Hanover Anderten. NOTES The tour is mainly by bus with a stop at the new town hall and a stop in the old town. The boat sails during the excursion. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $64 / pers.
Departure by coach to Magdeburg, where we will meet up with local guides. Magdeburg was once the cradle of the German nation. The first Holy Roman Emperor, Otto the Great, built an imposing cathedral there and elevated the city to the rank of archbishopric.... see+ Magdeburg became a center of Western Christianity and the High Court of Justice in the Middle Ages. You will begin with a visit to Magdeburg Cathedral, the first Gothic cathedral built on German soil, which houses not only the tomb of Emperor Otto the Great but also a number of curiosities, including a charming cloister. The city, located on Saxony-Anhalt's "Romanesque Road," also boasts several other religious buildings: the Cloister of Our Lady, St. Peter's Church, St. John's Church, St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, and more. You will continue with a panoramic tour of the city and discover Magdeburg's second major attraction, the green citadel designed by Friedrich Hundertwasser, which, strangely enough, is not green but candy pink! You will see this former GDR city, rebuilt in a "Soviet" style with gray, living area buildings, but embellished with moldings and reliefs. You will reach the market square where you can admire the Magdeburg Horseman, a golden equestrian statue representing Otto I; the Town Hall and its bronze portal; and the memorial to Otto von Guericke, known for inventing the vacuum pump (Magdeburg hemispheres experiment). The tour will end with some free time before returning to the boat. NOTES We are in former East Germany, very few guides speak French, so the guide may be accompanied by a translator. Depending on the water level on the Elbe, the boat may not be able to pitch in Magdeburg and will stop at the Rothensee lock. After the tour and free time, the return to the side of the boat will be either by bus or by foot, depending on the navigation and water level of the Elbe. The boat will be sailing during the excursion. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $82 / pers.
Depart by coach accompanied by local guides who will introduce you to the history of ancient Prussia and its illustrious monarchs. In Potsdam, the tour will begin with a stroll through the gardens of Sanssouci, where you will walk up the flower-lined paths... see+ and stairs leading to the large terrace, where Frederick II, known as the Great, had his summer residence, Sanssouci Palace, built between 1745 and 1747. Frederick II lived there carefree, relaxing far from the solemnities of the Berlin court. The king's personal tastes had such an influence on the design and decoration that it is sometimes referred to as "Frederician Rococo." Then, you will tour Sanssouci Park by bus to admire its many amazing buildings. You will also pass by the Alexandrowka colony, with its Russian-style chalets, which was created in 1826-27 at the request of Frederick William III in memory of his deceased friend Tsar Alexander I. The first inhabitants of this colony were members of a Russian choir. Finally, head to Potsdam city center to enjoy some free time in the Dutch quarter.NOTESBe sure to wear good walking shoes: there is a walk in the Sans Souci gardens with stairs to climb.In the Amsterdam-Berlin direction, the boat sails during the excursion.There is no planned visit to the interior of the palaces in Sanssouci Park. This is exclusively a tour of the gardens.The order of visits may be changed.The times given are for information only. 
Not included $84 / pers.
Berlin, founded in 1237, is still a young city compared to other European metropolises, but its history is extraordinary. The German capital was born in 1307 from the merger of two cities: Berlin and Cölln. Berlin became the royal residence following the... see+ accession to the throne of Frederick III, crowned Frederick I in 1701. But it was during the reign of Frederick II that the architectural reorganization of the city began, with classical buildings designed by architects Knobelsdorf and Schinkel giving the city a new look. The National Socialist dictatorship and World War II reduced the city to ruins. On August 13, 1961, construction began on the Berlin Wall, which separated the city and its population until its destruction on November 9, 1989. Since then, Berlin, once again the capital of Germany, has continued to change and evolve. Depart by bus from Berlin-Spandau to discover the German capital in the company of a local guide, who will spend three hours introducing you to the history, monuments, and many facets of this historic city. You will travel up17 June Avenue, which will take you to the famous Victory Column on the side of the boat, next to which stands a statue of Bismarck, then to the Brandenburg Gate adjacent to the Reichstag and its glass dome. You will arrive at the famous Unter den Linden boulevard and reach Museum Island, home to Berlin's five most prestigious museums, including the Pergamon Museum andthe Altes Museum, which houses the bust of Nefertiti. Behind Museum Island and its classical buildings lies the modern Alexanderplatz and its famous television tower. Passing by Gendarmenmarkt, you will head towards Checkpoint Charlie, the former crossing point between the Russian and American zones of Berlin... This is just a glimpse, but you will discover many other monuments that make Berlin one of the most cultural cities in Europe. NOTES The tour is mainly by bus with photo stops. Depending on the guide, there may be small steps and the order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $82 / pers.
Departure by bus from Berlin Spandau with your guides. The tour will begin with a stroll through the palace gardens, followed by a self-guided tour of the new wing of Charlottenburg Palace at your own pace with an audio guide. You will be transported back to... see+ the era of the Prussian kings as you walk through the magnificent rooms of the palace... First, the White Hall, Frederick the Great's audience chamber and dining room, then the Grand Gallery, decorated with numerous allegorical figures in gilded frames. The audio guide will help you discover every decorative detail of these fabulous rooms. Accompanied by period music, you will be guided to the winter apartments and the sumptuous bedroom of Queen Louise, where you will see period furniture designed in part by Schinkel. You will also discover the library and a collection of snuffboxes belonging to Frederick the Great, but many other surprises await you in the other rooms of the palace. Finally, you will have to leave the romantic atmosphere of this palace and return by bus to the boat. NOTES The palace opens at 10 a.m., which is why passengers visit the garden first. They can then visit the palace at their own pace with the audio guide. Bags must be left in the castle cloakroom. Passengers will visit part of the castle: the new wing or Knobbelsdorf wing. The order of visits may be changed. The times given are for information purposes only.  
Not included $104 / pers.

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