Ship tours
Season: 13 April to 26 October 2025
Offers and departure times
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays:
11 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 2 p.m. (duration 1 hour), 3.30 p.m. (duration 2 hours)
Tuesday - Friday:
On request (from 25 people, minimum 2 hours)
Short round trip / 3 canals:
Henrichenburg hoist 1899, Schachtschleuse 1914, Europaschleuse 1989, Neues Hebewerk 1962, Datteln industrial scenery.
9 euros, children (3-12 years) 6 euros, plus admission to the museum
Long round trip / 4 canals (3.30 pm):
Henrichenburg hoist 1899, shaft lock 1914, Europe lock 1989, new hoist 1962, Datteln industrial backdrop, large and small Datteln lock, Lippe overpass.
16 euros, children (3-12 years) 11 euros, plus museum admission
Seating capacity
Upper deck: 40 people
Lower deck: 60 people (air-conditioned)
Please note:
- Only museum visitors who have paid the entrance fee can take part in a boat tour.
- It is not possible to reserve specific seats.
- Bulky items such as pushchairs or walking frames cannot be taken onto the ship.
- Large dogs are unfortunately not permitted on the passenger ship. Small dogs can be taken on board under your own responsibility, provided the ship is not too full.
- Charter trips on the ‘Henrichenburg’ passenger ship are also possible on request (minimum 2 hours, minimum 25 people).