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- Boats
- 1,027
- From / night
- €91
- Typical week
- €1,295
- Cabins
- 1–5
- Guest rating
- ★ 8.5/10
Fleet snapshot of September 28, 2026. Prices and availability change daily — the live list below is current.
Germany is a houseboat country first and a sailing country second. Most of the fleet cruises the inland lakes and rivers of the north-east, where canals and locks link hundreds of lakes into one sheltered network, while a smaller but solid fleet of sailing yachts is based on the Baltic coast. Motorboats and motor yachts make up only a small share.
The largest charter area is Mecklenburg-Pomerania, with bases at Wolfsbruch, Rechlin on the Müritz, Buchholz, Fürstenberg/Havel, Waren and Malchow. Brandenburg continues the network south along the Havel towards Berlin and Potsdam, with bases in Zehdenick, Werder and Königs Wusterhausen. On the coast, Flensburg and Grossenbrode in Schleswig-Holstein open onto the western Baltic and the Danish islands, and Breege on Rügen and Rostock serve the eastern Baltic. Lake Constance adds a small fleet in the south.
The season runs from about April to October, with July and August the busiest. Inland, the waters are flat and the main planning factor is lock opening times; on the Baltic, westerly winds dominate and there is almost no tide, so harbour-to-harbour passages of 20 to 30 NM make a comfortable day.
Boats based in Germany
A selection from the current fleet. Prices are per night for the next available week.
Sailing yachtBavaria Cruiser 34 | Mola 23-3 Flensburg
10 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2023
★ 8 (3 reviews)
Marina Flensburg (Niro Petersen) · Mola Yachting
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€197 / night≈ €1,376 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria Cruiser 51 | Mola 15-5 Rostock
15 m · 5 cabins · sleeps 12 · 2015
Marina High Dune · Mola Yachting
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€393 / night≈ €2,753 / week
HouseboatGruno 38 Classic | Atlantic
12.4 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 8 · 2007
★ 8 (2 reviews)
No licence needed
Marina Röblinsee · River Boating Holidays
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€209 / night≈ €1,466 / week
HouseboatTom Sawyer TS840 | Bolle 11
8.4 m · 2 cabins · sleeps 5 · 2022
No licence needed
Beetzsee Radewege Seebrücke · Hausboot Beetzsee
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€91 / night≈ €637 / week
Sailing yachtHanse 388 | Mola 24 Breege
11.4 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2024
★ 8 (1 review)
Hafen Breege · Mola Yachting
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€230 / night≈ €1,613 / week
Sailing yachtHanse 315 | Mola 21 Grossenbrode
9.6 m · 2 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2021
★ 8 (4 reviews)
Marina Grossenbrode · Mola Yachting
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€164 / night≈ €1,145 / week
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Boats on Click&Boat in Germany
114 boats
HouseboatProfessionalRollyboot Max 8.2
“Hausboot "Havelperle”
2022 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Werder
from €855 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
MotorboatProfessionalBayliner Partyboot
2015 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Berlin
from €571 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
SailboatProfessionalDehler 31
1991 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Rostock
from €465 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
RIBProfessionalBrig Eagle 6.7 E
2021 · Owner rating 4.96 out of 5
Kreuzlingen District
from €490 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
HouseboatProfessionalRivo Campi 460
2023 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
from €305 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
MotorboatProfessionalMaster Craft NXT20
2024 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Bodman Ludwigshafen
from €650 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
Prices from the catalogue, updated September 28, 2026. Availability and the final price are confirmed on Click&Boat.
Charter in Germany by boat type
Charter regions in Germany
Charter bases in Germany
- Wolfsbruch106 boats
- Breege80 boats
- Rechlin79 boats
- Flensburg73 boats
- Buchholz68 boats
- Fürstenberg/Havel56 boats
- Rostock55 boats
- Grossenbrode52 boats
- Zehdenick44 boats
- Werder42 boats
- Berlin33 boats
- Waren30 boats
- Königs Wusterhausen21 boats
- Bodman-Ludwigshafen19 boats
- Malchow17 boats
- Zeuthen16 boats
- Röbel14 boats
- Hennigsdorf13 boats
- Lübz13 boats
- Priepert12 boats
- Potsdam11 boats
- Beetzsee11 boats
- Jabel10 boats
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Questions about chartering here
Do I need a licence to hire a houseboat in Germany?
Requirements depend on the boat and the waterway. On several inland areas smaller houseboats can be hired after a handling briefing from the base, while larger boats and all bareboat sailing yachts need a recognised licence. The listing and the operator will confirm what applies to a specific boat.
Is a German houseboat holiday suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is one of the easiest ways to start. Houseboats are slow, the lakes and canals are sheltered, and bases give a handling briefing before departure. Locks take a little practice, and the crew should plan the day around their opening hours.
Should I choose the lakes or the Baltic coast?
Choose the Mecklenburg and Brandenburg lakes for a relaxed houseboat week with short daily distances and a town or village at every stop. Choose Flensburg, Grossenbrode, Rügen or Rostock for sailing, with open-water passages and the option of reaching the Danish islands from the western Baltic bases.
How many charter boats are available in Germany?
1,027 boats are based in Germany in our latest fleet snapshot, from operators including Mola Yachting, River Boating Holidays, Hausboot Beetzsee.
How much does a yacht charter in Germany cost?
Nightly prices start at €91 for a boat with cabins; a typical boat here costs about €185 a night, roughly €1,295 for a Saturday-to-Saturday week. July and August cost more, and skipper, fuel and extras are usually on top.
Which boat types can I charter in Germany?
The fleet here includes: Houseboat (686), Sailing yacht (299), Motorboat (28), Motor yacht (13).
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