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Bratislava Embankment by Speedboat

Bratislava Embankment by Speedboat

A private speedboat takes your group past the castle, the bridges and the riverfront, by day or after dark, or on to Devín and Hainburg.

  • Up to 2 hours
  • On the water
  • Languages: ENGLISH · GERMAN · SLOVAK

What to expect

A private speedboat ride with Speedboats.sk (Tour4U) for your group, with a captain on board. The shortest cruise runs along the Bratislava embankment and shows the Old Town, the castle and the bridges from the water.

Choose a daytime cruise, an evening cruise after dark or a romantic cruise for two. Longer routes follow the Danube to Devín, into Austria or downstream to Danubiana.

Route & highlights

  • the Old Town, Bratislava Castle and the bridges from the river
  • the modern riverfront from a new angle
  • evening cruises past the illuminated castle and bridges
  • longer routes to Devín Castle, on to Hainburg an der Donau and Orth an der Donau in Austria, or downstream to Danubiana, the Čunovo water area and Jarovecké rameno

Before you go

Cruises start at the Vlčie hrdlo marina; boarding in the city centre at HUMA2 by the SNP Bridge is possible for an extra fee. You can add a bottle of sparkling wine, a photographer or a guide in English or German, and rent a windproof jacket if you ask in advance.

Getting into a speedboat requires some mobility, so discuss any specific needs with the organiser.

Tourist Information Center

Get maps, travel tips and information about Bratislava and the surrounding region. The centre has a step-free entrance and offers a tactile city map, talking cubes with information about 12 landmarks in six languages, and magnifying glasses.

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