Monument in motion
Experience unforgettable moments aboard the “PD Diesbar”—the only coal-powered steamer in the fleet—during special excursions as part of the “Day of Open Monuments.”
Culture & Technology
Experience industrial history up close and get a behind-the-scenes look at steamboat shipping. Explore the beauty of the landscapes and sights along the Elbe from a new perspective and be inspired by our varied entertainment program.
Enjoy a quirky revue, experience classic tunes on board or take part in an exciting thriller dinner. Enjoy culture in a unique location.
Tickets & details Tickets & details Christmas Garden Dresden Lights Tour
Come aboard for a wintry trip to Christmas Garden Dresden and marvel at the illuminated Pillnitz Palace Park.
Tickets & details Shipyard Tour
You and your colleagues are looking for a way out that doesn’t exist and you are forced to surrender to your fate and let things take their unexpected course. Take a steamboat to the shipyard in Laubegast. Learn there, on a guided tour all sorts of historical.
Tickets & details Dresden Ports Tour
Discover the history and importance of Dresden’s ports on our port tour. Learn everything you need to know about ships and the ports from our experienced host.
Tickets & details Classic & Menu
A piano trio of the DRESDNER RESIDENZ ORCHESTER presents light classical music. In addition, you will enjoy an exquisite 3-course menu on a three-hour cruise along the evening Elbe.
Tickets & details History Cruise 2026
Celebrate 190 years of steam navigation: a nostalgic Elbe cruise with historic memorabilia, eyewitness stories, live piano music, and hearty classics – history and indulgence in a unique atmosphere.
Tickets & details Locks and Weirs Cruise
Relax on a day tour through the impressive Saxon-Bohemian Switzerland with its imposing rock formations. Experience the lock in Hrad Střekov up close.
Tickets & details Elbe Island Thriller
Inspired by a true crime case from Dresden, this perfectly staged thriller listening experience takes you to the scene of the crime: the Pillnitz Elbe Island. Commissioner Brugger lets them look into the depths of the police investigation on board.
Tickets & details Canaletto’s Cruise to the Festival-Final
Enjoy a ride towards the “Blue Wonder” bridge followed by a Canaletto view and a grand final show of the city festival.
