MS Princess
Look forward to the 80 m long and 9.50 m wide comfort ship, freshly renovated in 2024, with its 49 outside cabins (approx. 10.5 square metres in size). All 42 main deck cabins and 7 upper deck cabins are equipped with 2 separate beds at ground level with storage space under the bed, shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, safe (deposit required) and individually adjustable air conditioning.
The windows in the upper deck cabins can be opened. In addition to the steep ship's stairs, all decks are accessible via a stair lift, the passenger and sun decks via a chair lift. The brightly furnished restaurant and the cosy saloon invite you to relax.
Tour
Come soon to Berlin, the city is worth it. Maybe you have time for a stroll over Kurfürstendamm, through Nicolai quarter at Spree Island or through Brandenburger Tor. Berlin offers many possibilities. Boarding from 4 pm at Berlin.
Your first day of cycling is completely relaxed as you cycle along well-maintained cycle paths through the beautiful Ruppin Lake District to Oranienburg. Look forward to the newly renovated palace and oldest baroque palace in the Mark Brandenburg and the park, which has shone in new splendour since the 2009 State Garden Show. Then chug along by boat to Eberswalde with its remarkable city lock, which has been a technical monument since 1978. Marvel at this very old and still operational lock on the Elbe, whose wooden upper gates are opened using push bars.
Today you cycle on the towpath along the Finow Canal and through the almost deserted Mönchsheide to the boat lift Niederfinow to Hohensaaten. The oldest working ship lift in Germany from 1934 proudly bears the title "Historic Landmark of Civil Engineering Germany" and is even Europe's largest ship lift. In Hohensaaten you go on board and cruise comfortably on the Oder to Schwedt. If you want, you can of course also cycle the route from Hohensaaten to Schwedt (about 32 km).
Look forward to your cycle route through the German-Polish Lower Oder Valley National Park, a floodplain landscape that is one of the most species-rich habitats in Germany. It is a paradise for water birds. More than 161 bird species breed in the national park, including white-tailed eagles, ospreys and lesser spotted eagles. Enjoy the tranquillity and uniqueness of this polder landscape before boarding the ship again in Mescherin and sailing to Szczecin. You can see the castle of the Dukes of Pomerania from afar, situated on the highest point of the historic city centre.
Today you will spend the whole day on board. You will cruise slowly through the Szczecin Lagoon / Oder Lagoon nature reserve. Discover fine sandy beaches with small bays, typical pre-Pomeranian fishing villages and thatched houses.
2025: Look forward to Wolgast, the gateway to the island of Usedom. The town is known for its well-preserved historic centre with many architectural monuments, the town harbour and the Peene shipyard. Stroll through the renovated medieval town centre, visit St. Peter's Church, from whose tower you can enjoy a fantastic view, and marvel at the historic brick-built town hall.
2026: After a leisurely boat trip, you reach Zinnowitz, one of the most beautiful Baltic seaside resorts. Walk along the beautiful beach promenade, marvel at the villas in spa architecture and the Protestant church, a neo-Gothic brick building from 1895. Perhaps there will be an interesting performance in the Blechbüchse theatre. Enjoy your evening between the Achterwasser and the Baltic Sea.
2025:
Cycle via Zecherin and Karlshagen harbour through the beautiful northern tip of Usedom to Peenemünde. We recommend a visit to the historical-technical museum in the former power station. If the weather is fine, the slightly longer "beach route" via Zinnowitz and Trassenheide is also worthwhile. In Peenemünde, you will board the ship again and sail to Lauterbach in the south-east of the holiday island of Rügen at around 18:00 (arrival around 21:00).
2026:
Today you can choose which cycle tour you would like to do: Discover the southern part of Usedom and cycle via Wolgast and Mölschow past the Usedom distillery to Peenemünde. Or you can choose the shorter route along the beach with a detour to the Baltic Sea: the seaside resorts of Trassenheide and Karlshagen await you. Why not take a break on the beach? In Peenemünde you will board the boat again and at around 6.00 p.m. you will sail to Lauterbach in the south-east of the holiday island of Rügen (arrival around 9.00 p.m.).
A beautiful cycling day awaits you. Guests can visit the town of Putbus, which is only 2 km away, and has a classicist urban ensemble that is a listed building. Today's bike tour takes you via Putbus, Garz, Groß Schoritz, birthplace of Ernst Moritz Arndt, Poseritz and Gustow with its well-known village church and over the Rügendamm to Stralsund, where you meet your ship again. Marvel at this brick embossed historic Hanseatic city, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. Let yourself be inspired by the unique ensemble from Alten Markt, Nikolaikirche and the imposing Stralsund Town Hall.
Today your eventful bike and boat trip ends after breakfast until 09:00 am with the disembarkation.
The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.
As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.
Map
Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- 7 overnights in cabins with shower / toilet
- Program as mentioned on MS Princess
- Welcome drink
- Full board with 7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch for bike tours or lunch snack, 6 x coffee and cake in the afternoon and 7 x 3-course dinner
- Daily cleaning of cabins
- Change of bed linen and towels as required
- Daily cycle tour briefing
- On-board tour guide
- All harbour and lock fees
- Detailed, digital travel documents, navigation app and GPS data for the cycle tours
- 1 x map and information material per cabin (2025)
Please find more information about the Berlin to Stralsund with MS Princess tour below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421 - 886890.
Arrival to Berlin
The MS Princess landing stage is in Berlin Tegel, Tegeler See / Greenwichpromenade. The S-Bahn station Berlin Tegel (S 25) and the U-Bahn station Alt-Tegel (U 6) are about 1 km from the pier.
Parking facilities in Berlin
Multi-storey car park “Hallen am Borsigturm” (1,600 spaces), open all day, daily charge approx. € 10 per day, approx. 800 m from the landing stage or various other multi-storey car parks in Berlin Tegel. Reservation not possible. Return transfer by train from Stralsund to Berlin possible, costs approx. € 49 per person.
Noise level
Engine and generator noises can be heard in the cabins in the front and rear of the ship when the ship is moving and stationary.
Embarkation
Embarkation on the MS Princess in Berlin is possible from 4 p.m.
Lactose-free and gluten-free food
If you require a lactose-free or gluten-free diet, this is possible on board, but there is a surcharge for this, which must be paid on site. Please let us know at the time of booking or at least 14 days before arrival if you require a lactose-free or gluten-free diet.
Luggage
Please note that the storage space in the cabin is limited. It is advisable to put your luggage in a sports bag or something similar instead of a sturdy suitcase. bring on board. We recommend good rainwear, a bicycle helmet, sun hat and sports shoes.
Condition of cycle paths
Usually you cycle on car-free roads, country roads with little traffic and graveld bike paths, but sometimes on sandy paths through the woods and short sections along a federal road as well. In the majority of cases the routes are flat however a few steep rises and descents have to be managed.
Available rental bikes
Tourer bike: 7-speed gear shift bike with hand and pedal brake and a pannier by Velo de Ville. Electric bikes: Swiss Flyer with freewheel (limited number available - an early booking is recommended).
Own bikes
Due to the limited space on the sun deck, you can only bring your own bike on request and only to a limited extent.
Return to the starting point of the journey
Return by train from Stralsund to Berlin from approx. € 49 per person.
Extra costs which are not included in the tour price
Arrival and departure, local tourist taxes, transfers, bike hire, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips, drinks and personal expenses.
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain is broken, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: you can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements, health regulations
EU nationals (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g. dual citizenship, primary residence abroad or temporary travel documents) require a valid identity card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have another citizenship or several citizenships or if you have to observe special legal regulations, please inform yourself about the respective visa and entry regulations at your responsible consulate.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions.
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