Berlin Shore Excursion: VIP Bike Rental

If you want to explore Berlin on your own during your cruise stopover this is the option for you! With our VIP Bike Rental you get round-trip transport from the port to Berlin, meet and greet when your bus arrives by our friendly English-speaking staff, and a great City Cruiser style bike to explore Berlin like a local. You will have the perfect opportunity to see it all as your day starts in the West and you will return your bike to our shop in the former East. Don’t worry about getting lost, our shop and return location for your bikes is at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm), the tallest structure in the city! From there, we will escort you back to the bus to return to your ship.

Want to explore Berlin in a guided tour? We offer two options for tours for those visiting during shore excursions. Our VIP Private Bike Tour is for those who want a private tour with everything included, and our Small Group Bike Adventure is for those who want to be part of a small group and escorted by one of our expert guides.

Duration

Approximately 12 hours
Activity Level

Leisurely
Availability

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Includes
- Transport direct from port to Berlin on air-conditioned bus
- Comfortable cruiser- or city-style bike
- Helmet (provided but optional)
- On-site bike assistance during your visit
Good to Know
- Journey to Berlin is by air-conditioned bus. The journey is about 3 hours each way.
- Our staff will greet you when you arrive in Berlin and help you get settled on your bikes.
- Should you have any issues with your bike during your visit we will come to you to fix or replace your bike.

Duration

Approximately 12 hours
Activity Type

City Tour
Activity Level

Leisurely
Highlights
- Brandenburg Gate
- Berlin Wall
- Nazi Architecture
- Victory Column
- Reichstag
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Includes
- Transport direct from port to Berlin on air-conditioned bus
- Comfortable cruiser- or city-style bike
- Helmet (provided but optional)
- On-site bike assistance during your visit
Good to Know
- Journey to Berlin is by air-conditioned bus. The journey is about 3 hours each way.
- Our staff will greet you when you arrive in Berlin and help you get settled on your bikes.
- Should you have any issues with your bike during your visit we will come to you to fix or replace your bike.
Meeting Point
Booking this activity is inclusive of the transportation from the port to Berlin, where your host will be waiting for you. The journey is about 3 hours each way and is made in a comfortable air-conditioned bus.

Duration

Approximately 12 hours
Activity Type

City Tour
Activity Level

Leisurely
Includes
- Transport direct from port to Berlin on air-conditioned bus
- Comfortable cruiser- or city-style bike
- Helmet (provided but optional)
- On-site bike assistance during your visit
Good to Know
- Journey to Berlin is by air-conditioned bus. The journey is about 3 hours each way.
- Our staff will greet you when you arrive in Berlin and help you get settled on your bikes.
- Should you have any issues with your bike during your visit we will come to you to fix or replace your bike.
Meeting Point
Booking this activity is inclusive of the transportation from the port to Berlin, where your host will be waiting for you. The journey is about 3 hours each way and is made in a comfortable air-conditioned bus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expand/Collapse How do we get from the port to the tour?

Booking this activity is inclusive of the transportation from the port to Berlin, where your guide will be waiting for you. The journey is about 3 hours each way and is made in a comfortable air-conditioned bus.
Expand/Collapse Are reservations required for this tour?

Yes, we must have a reservation to prepare a bike for you.

We operate our VIP Rental bases directly off your ship’s docking times. When you select a date for your VIP Rental, we are matching that directly with the time that works with your ship, so you don’t have to worry! On a few days there are multiple ships docking, so you can verify your correct departure time from this list:

Date(DD.MM.YYYY)	Ship	Starting time at the port
3.05.2018	Rotterdam	8:30 AM
12.05.2018	Brilliance of the Seas	6:30 AM
12.05.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
13.05.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
18.05.2018	Zuiderdam	7:30 AM
21.05.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
23.05.2018	Koningsdam	7:30 AM
24.05.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
30.05.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM

4.06.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
6.06.2018	Celebrity Silhouette	7:30 AM
6.06.2018	Oceania Marina	6:30 AM
8.06.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
11.06.2018	Zuiderdam	7:30 AM
15.06.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
16.06.2018	Serenade of the Seas	7:30 AM
17.06.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
19.06.2018	Rotterdam	8:30 AM
20.06.2018	Celebrity Silhouette	9:30 AM
21.06.2018	Celebrity Eclipse	9:30 AM
21.06.2018	Oceania Marina	7:30 AM
23.06.2018	Oceania Marina	7:30 AM
26.06.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
26.06.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
27.06.2018	Crystal Serenity	7:30 AM

3.07.2018	Celebrity Eclipse	9:30 AM
4.07.2018	Celebrity Silhouette	9:30 AM
5.07.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
5.07.2018	Zuiderdam	7:30 AM
7.07.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
10.07.2018	Oceania Marina	8:30 AM
14.07.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
18.07.2018	Celebrity Silhouette	9:30 AM
18.07.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
18.07.2018	Sapphire Princess	7:30 AM
23.07.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
24.07.2018	Oceania Marina	7:30 AM
27.07.2018	Celebrity Eclipse	9:30 AM
29.07.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
29.07.2018	Zuiderdam	7:30 AM

1.08.2018	Celebrity Silhouette	9:30 AM
1.08.2018	Disney Magic	8:30 AM
1.08.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
9.08.2018	Azamara Journey	7:30 AM
9.08.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
10.08.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
13.08.2018	Oceania Marina	6:30 AM
15.08.2018	Celebrity Silhouette	9:30 AM
19.08.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
20.08.2018	Celebrity Eclipse	9:30 AM
20.08.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM
22.08.2018	Zuiderdam	7:30 AM
23.08.2018	Oceania Nautica	6:30 AM
28.08.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
28.08.2018	Oceania Marina	7:30 AM
30.08.2018	Oceania Marina	6:30 AM
31.08.2018	Regal Princess	7:30 AM

5.09.2018	Koningsdam	7:30 AM
6.09.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
14.09.2018	Oceania Marina	7:30 AM
15.09.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM
23.09.2018	Oceania Marina	7:30 AM
24.09.2018	Norwegian Breakaway	8:00 AM

Expand/Collapse What do I need to bring with me on VIP Rental?

Be sure to bring your camera and some cash for souvenirs, and lunch. We also recommend that you bring an extra layer of clothing in case it get’s chilly during the tour. There is a luggage rack on our bikes so you can easily carry some small items with you.
Expand/Collapse Is my cruise coming to port on a day the tour is offered?

We hope so! Here is a full list of the cruises and dates we have available:

May

• 24 - Koningsdam (7:30am)

• 24 - Celebrity Silhouette (7:30am)

• 25 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 26 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 31 - Celebrity Eclipse (7:30am)

June

• 4 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 5 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 8 - Zuiderdam (6:30am)

• 13 - Oceania Marina (6:30am)

• 13 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 16 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 16 - Serenade of the Seas (7:30am)

• 19 - Disney Magic (8:00am)

• 20 - Zuiderdam (6:30am)

• 22 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 27 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 28 - Oceania Marina (7:30am)

• 29 - Celebrity Eclipse (7:30am)

• 30 - Oceania Marina (6:30)

July

• 1 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 8 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 10 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 12 - Celebrity Silhouette (7:30am)

• 13 - Prinsendam (6:30am)

• 13- Celebrity Eclipse (9:30am)

• 14 - Zuiderdam (6:30am)

• 17 - Oceania Marina (8:30am)

• 19 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 19 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 23 - Vision of the Seas (10:30am)

• 27 - Celebrity Eclipse (9:30am)

• 28 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 30 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

August

• 1 - Celebrity Silhouette (9:30am)

• 6 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 9 - Serenade of the Seas (7:30am)

• 10 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 10 - Celebrity Eclipse (9:30am)

• 15 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 21 - Azmara Journey (6:30am)

• 21 - Zuiderdam (6:30am)

• 21 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 23 - Celebrity Eclipse (9:30am)

• 24 - Oceania Marina (6:30am)

• 24 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 25 - Celebrity Silhouette (9:30am)

• 27 - Oceania Nautica (7:30am)

• 31 - Azmara Journey (6:30am)

September

• 1 - Regal Princess (7:30am)

• 2 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 5 - Oceania Nautica (7:30am)

• 6 - Koningsdam (7:30am)

• 11 - Oceania Marina (7:30am)

• 11 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 20 - Oceania Marina (7:30am)

• 20 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

• 29 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)

October

• 8 - Norwegian Getaway (8:00am)
Expand/Collapse Do we need to bring cash on this shore excursion?

You should have some cash (Euros) with you. Since you will be exploring Berlin on your own with your bike you may need some cash to pay for food or souvenirs as some places don’t accept credit cards.
Expand/Collapse Is the bike ride difficult?

Not at all. Berlin is nearly completely flat and is totally bike friendly.
Expand/Collapse What about Berlin souvenirs?

There are lots of good options: pieces of the Berlin Wall, anything “Ampelmann,” toy Trabi’s to name a few. All are available in or near our shop where your shore excursion concludes before going back to your ship.
Expand/Collapse How should I dress for biking?

Comfort is the name of the game, and layers! Berlin’s summer weather is usually great but can change quite a bit over the course of a few hours. Bring layers that you can swap should you find it to be warm or chilly. The bikes have a luggage rack on them, so it’s easy to strap extra layers there so you are comfortable while you bike.
Expand/Collapse What about families with kids?

Everyone is welcome! We have bikes of all sizes, including tag-a-long bikes for kids a bit too young to ride on their own. When you make your booking please let us know in the “comments box” if you have kids in your booking and we will take care of the rest!
Expand/Collapse Will we be with other travellers on this shore excursion?

You will share transport on the bus between the ship and Berlin. Once in Berlin, you will be free to ride around Berlin and return your bike to our shop at the giant TV Tower where we will take you back to the bus to return to the ship.

VIP Bike Rental