Boat Tours
Season: April 13 to October 26, 2025
Offers and departure times
Saturdays, Sundays & public holidays:
11 a.m., 12:30 [CP1] p.m., 2 p.m. (1-hour tour) and 3:30 p.m. (2-hour tour)
Tuesday - Friday:
Available by request (at least 25 people, min. 2-hour tour)
Short Cruise / 3 Canals:
"Schiffshebewerk Henrichenburg" 1899, "Schachtschleuse" 1914, "Europaschleuse" 1989, "Neues Hebewerk" 1962, industrial scenery of Datteln.
9 Euro, Children (3-12 years) 6 Euro, plus admission to the museum
Long Cruise / 4 Canals (3:30 p.m.):
"Schiffshebewerk Henrichenburg" 1899, "Schachtschleuse" 1914, "Europaschleuse" 1989, "Neues Hebewerk" 1962, industrial scenery of Datteln, large and small Datteln lock, Lippe overpass.
16 Euro, Children (3-12 years) 11 Euro, plus museum admission
Seating capacity
Upper deck: 40 people
Lower deck: 60 people (air-conditioned)
Please note:
- Only museum guests who have paid admission can take the boat tour.
- It is not possible to book specific seats.
- Bulky items such as strollers or walkers cannot be brought on board.
- Large dogs are not allowed on board. If the ship is not too full, small dogs can be accommodated at the owner’s discretion.
- Chartered trips aboard the “Henrichenburg” passenger ship are available by request (at least 25 people, min. 2-hour tour)