Evening Cruise, Dinner Included

Dresden: Evening River Cruise with Dinner

★ 4.1 428 reviews

from $61 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Servicestation Terrassenufer 1 - Sächsische Dampfschifffahrt
Run by: Weiße Flotte Sachsen GmbH

Overview

This evening cruise from Weiße Flotte Sachsen spends three hours on the Elbe, combining a sit-down dinner with the sight of Dresden lit up after dark. The boat departs from the Terrassenufer in the city center and travels out along the river, passing the illuminated Blue Wonder bridge and the palaces and castles that line the banks, including Pillnitz Palace.

Dinner is a three-course meal served in the ship's salon, with smooth background music as accompaniment. Tables on the upper deck shown on the booking page photos are reserved for the higher price categories, one reviewer pointed out, so where you sit depends on which ticket you book. Drinks are not included in the price.

Reviewers described it as well organized, with friendly staff, and several said the food was delicious, though a couple felt the menu variety and the amount of music could be better. The cruise runs regardless of the weather.

What's Included

Included

Evening river cruise
Three-course dinner

Not Included

Drinks
Transfer to/from the boat

Rating And Weather In Brief

Rating	4.1 from 428 reviews
Weather	Takes place regardless of the weather.

Itinerary

Meet at TerrassenuferMake your own way to the Servicestation Terrassenufer by the Augustusbrücke in central Dresden. Transfers and hotel pickup are not included.
Board the shipBoard the boat and settle in for the evening. Upper-deck tables shown in the photos are reserved for higher price categories.
Cruise up the ElbeSail out from the city center along the Elbe, passing Dresden's riverside castles and palaces with their lights reflected in the water.
Pass the Blue Wonder and PillnitzContinue past the illuminated Blue Wonder bridge and Pillnitz Palace as the boat makes its way along the river.
Three-course dinnerEat your three-course dinner in the decorated salon with smooth background music. Drinks are not included.
Return to the city centerCruise back toward the city center, with the old town glowing along the river as the evening ends.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before you book this cruise.

Fees, Food And Languages In Brief

Food and drink	A three-course dinner is included; drinks are not.
Languages	English, German

Getting there. There is no transfer or hotel pickup. The boat boards at the Terrassenufer service station by the Augustusbrücke, so plan your own route and arrive with time to spare.
Food and drink. The three-course dinner is included, but drinks are not, so budget for them separately. Several reviewers praised the food, while one wished the menu were posted in advance.
Seating categories. The elegant upper-deck tables shown in the photos are reserved for higher price categories, as one reviewer explained. Check which ticket tier you are booking if the table matters to you.
Weather and clothing. The cruise runs regardless of the weather, so dress for the conditions on the day. One reviewer mentioned choosing to sit outside on deck instead of in the downstairs salon, which is an option in good weather.
Atmosphere on board. The tour promises background music with dinner, though two reviewers said they missed having music. One reviewer also mentioned recorded explanations playing along the route.
Group feel. One reviewer found children moving around disruptive and suggested an age restriction for departures at this time of day.

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Key Facts In Brief

Not included	Drinks, Transfer to/from the boat
Starts in	Dresden

Common issues. Drinks, transfers and hotel pickup are all excluded, and the ship boards at the Terrassenufer service station only. The tour runs in all weather. One reviewer felt the food selection lacked variety and would have liked the menu posted beforehand, and a couple of travellers noted the music was thinner than expected. One reviewer found children moving around disruptive to the commentary and atmosphere. Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the evening river cruise and a three-course dinner. Drinks, transfers to and from the boat, and hotel pickup are not included.

Where Does The Cruise Start And Is Pickup Provided?

No pickup or transfer is included. The boat boards at the Servicestation Terrassenufer, Terrassenufer, 01067 Dresden, next to the Augustusbrücke. You need to make your own way there.

How Long Is The Cruise?

The cruise lasts 3 hours. It departs from central Dresden, travels out along the Elbe past the Blue Wonder bridge and riverside palaces, then returns to the city center.

What Is The Dinner Like?

It is a three-course meal served in the ship's decorated salon with smooth background music. Many reviewers praised the food and service, though one felt the menu variety could be better and wished it were posted in advance.

Is The Cruise Suitable For Children?

An age restriction or a policy on children is not stated. One reviewer found children moving around disruptive to the recorded commentary and suggested an age limit for departures at this time of day, so bear that in mind if you want a quiet dinner.

Can I Cancel And Does It Run In Bad Weather?

You can cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund. The tour takes place regardless of the weather, so the cruise will run even if conditions are poor.