BREMEN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Mondscheinfahrt genau wie vor 100 Jahren — an evening sail through Bremen’s working harbor
An atmospheric, anniversary cruise from Martinianleger with snacks, a welcome drink and live HafenRevue performances; this guide explains the schedule, inclusions, and what to expect onboard.
Mondscheinfahrt genau wie vor 100 Jahren — an evening sail through Bremen’s working harbor.
Board a classic excursion for an evening that resurrects a 1926 moonlight voyage: sail Bremen’s waters at sunset, sample a welcome drink and selected snacks, and be entertained by the HafenRevue ensemble as you pass dikes, port facilities and city sights in a music-and-story driven cruise framed as a commemoration of the original Mondscheinfahrt.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Views of dikes, docks and heavy industry
The route offers close, evening views across Deiche, the Bremer Überseehafen and large port operations—part of the reason the voyage pairs maritime anecdotes with song.
Live HafenRevue entertainment aboard
An ensemble from the HafenRevue-Theater performs songs and staged interludes during the cruise, interwoven with anecdotes and historical context about Bremen’s overseas port and the Schreiber-Reederei heritage.
Welcome drink and selected snacks
Guests receive a welcome drink on boarding and selected Häppchen/Schnittchen are served, allowing the performance to unfold around light refreshments.
What the day feels like
An evening that feels like stepping back 100 years
The event recreates the spirit of the 19 June 1926 Mondscheinfahrt: boarding in the early evening, a convivial welcome drink and snacks, and a 75‑minute, story‑driven passage punctuated by live songs and theatrical vignettes that highlight the working harbor’s history and personalities.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening cruise suits — and what to consider before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Doors open at 19:30; scheduled departure is 20:00; the event is planned to end at 22:30. The provided duration estimate for the event is approximately 2.5–3 hours.
No specific gear is stipulated in the provided information; guests commonly bring a light jacket for cool evening breezes and a camera. A welcome drink and selected snacks are provided during the cruise.
Meet at the Martinianleger in Bremen for boarding and entry beginning at 19:30.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does boarding begin and when does the cruise depart?
Boarding (Einlass) begins at 19:30 and the first Mondscheinfahrt departs at 20:00.
How long is the event?
The event is listed as approximately 2.5–3 hours in duration; the summary description of the cruise also references a 75‑minute cruise passage as part of the program.
Where do I meet for the Mondscheinfahrt?
Meeting and boarding take place at the Martinianleger in Bremen.
What is included in the ticket price?
Guests receive a welcome drink and selected Häppchen/Schnittchen, and the voyage includes live performances by the HafenRevue-Theater ensemble and storytelling about the Bremer Überseehafen.
Which vessel will be used for the commemorative voyage?
The anniversary voyage on 19.06.2026 is staged aboard the HANSEAT, the longtime vessel used by the operator.
Who operates the Mondscheinfahrt?
The event is operated by Hal Över.