Belgrade River Cruise: Which Danube and Sava Boat Trip Should You Book?
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If you want the standard river view on a larger boat, the Guided Sightseeing Cruise on the Danube and Sava is the one with by far the most reviews: €28.80 per person, 90 minutes, 3.8 stars from 733 reviews. Read the recent reviews on its page before you pay; the smaller boats below are the alternative if you want fewer people around you.
The four cruises compared
| Tour | From, per person | Stars | Reviews | Length | Boat and start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Sightseeing Cruise, Danube and Sava | €28.80 | 3.8 | 733 | 1.5 hours | Two-level boat, Karađorđeva 2 near Beton Hala |
| Sunset Sightseeing Cruise with Drinks | €98 | 4.9 | 270 | 2 hours | Small pontoon boat, Zemunski Kej |
| Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Drinks | €98 | 5.0 | 103 | 2 hours | Small pontoon boat, Zemun |
| Autumn Sunset Cruise with Guide & Welcome Drink | €27 | 4.6 | 90 | 1.5 hours | The Turtle, a boat with a glass dome |
What the 90-minute boat offers
The page describes a two-level boat with toilets on both levels, a bar on each level where you buy drinks, and a terrace near the captain. The route goes along the Sava past Belgrade Fortress and the Belgrade Waterfront, under the main bridges including the new Ada Bridge, and to the confluence of the Sava and Danube, where the page says the two rivers show different colours. Commentary comes in English or Serbian. Its page lists wheelchair users among the people it is not suitable for.
The small-boat cruises from Zemun
Both two-hour cruises start from Zemun’s riverfront and cruise past Great War Island, the confluence, Kalemegdan and the bridges. Their pages call them small-group tours: the header says limited to 8 participants, although one description speaks of up to 10 guests, so check the number on the date you book. Drinks on board are part of the offer; the page names white wine, rakia, water, soft drinks and beer, and you should check the page for exactly what is poured. The sunset version is timed so that you return as the city lights come on. Both pages show wheelchair access in the header; given a boat, confirm with the operator how boarding works before you count on it.
The autumn sunset boat
This is a family-run boat with a glass dome that shelters you from wind and rain, plus two open-air decks, a welcome soft drink and an English-speaking host. The operator describes the departures as the last of its season, so this cruise is not something to assume you can book at any time of year. Check the dates on the booking page for your travel days.
Which one to pick
Pick the 90-minute boat for a first overview on a larger boat with toilets on board. Pick a Zemun small-boat cruise if you want drinks included in a group of about eight; for an evening start, take the sunset version. Pick the glass-dome boat if rain or cold worries you and the season fits. The booking pages of the first three cruises in the table show free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Planning a night out afterwards? See our guide to a Belgrade party night or all river cruises in Belgrade.
