Reederei Halbeck

Who they are

Reederei Halbeck is a Rheinsberg tourism company that began in 1992 with passenger boats and has grown branch by branch: in 1994 it added boat and yacht hire and a car and boat driving school, in 1995 the marina and in 1999 the excursion coaches. Its office is on Rheinsberg's market square (Markt 11), with another in Wittstock/Dosse, and the harbour is on the lakeside promenade beside the old town. It sails on the lakes of Rheinsberg and southern Mecklenburg all year round as long as the water does not freeze; in winter it runs a monthly timetable with mulled-wine or Advent cruises.

The fleet

Three panoramic boats run the routes. The MS Rheinsberg, 32 metres long, is the restaurant boat, with 86 seats below and 78 on the sun deck, and partly accessible. The MS Remus, 28.5 metres, has been fully accessible since its 2017 refit, with a lift platform and an adapted toilet, and carries 84 passengers below and 70 above. The MS Rhinperle, almost 27 metres, adds 72 covered seats and 83 in the open air. Civil weddings can be held on board two of them, and all can be hired for parties with a route of their own.

What they do

Trips of one to two and a half hours on the Rheinsberg lakes, such as the five-lake route or the afternoon one; the half-day nature trip to Flecken Zechlin; and the full day to Mirow through locks and canals, with two hours there. The 2026 prices range from €17 an hour to €40 for the whole day; bikes and dogs pay €5.50.

At the harbour they hire out canoes, rowing boats and pedalos for half a day or a full day, and motorboats that need no licence, such as the Agder 630 Doris, for five people, or the Aqualine 520 and 640, for five and six. Yachts for two to eight people, for one day or several, do require one; if you do not have it, you can take the Charterschein in three hours for €95. Before handing over a yacht they ask for a deposit of €750 or €1,000. Anyone who wants the German licence can take the five-day course for €299, plus exam fees.

Booking and contact

Boat tickets are booked online, through the FareHarbor system, or by phone, and paid for on board. The Rheinsberg office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 14:00. Gift vouchers are valid for three years.