The 4 Best Boat Trips in Riga

1.Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Our pick

See Riga from water on a one-hour canal and Daugava cruise with an audio guide in several languages. You’ll pass the National Opera, Freedom Monument, Central Market, Old Town skyline, Kipsala, and Vansu Bridge. Bring your smartphone and headphones. The boat holds up to 20 people and returns to the central canal pier.

“There were several things that were not good at this trip. The seats had very little leg space so even short persons had hard to sit comfortably. The English spoken guidance voice in the loudspeakers were at a too low volume, it was very hard to hear what was said. People around us were listening to the guidance in other languages WITHOUT headphones. It was very annoying. But at least the trip itself was beautiful.”

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2.Private Boat Tour experience in Riga (City Canal and Daugava)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Board Captain’s Boat Dāvids at Andrejosta for a private 45-minute cruise through Riga’s City Canal and along the Daugava. You’ll pass parks, bridges, the Freedom Monument, Central Market, the National Library, Riga Castle, and Ķīpsala while your captain shares local history. The boat is clean, comfortable, and suited to small private groups.

“We had a very nice time on a boat getting to know Riga a bit more! Boat is very nice and comfortable. Luxurious feel. Would definitely recommend”

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3.Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Drink and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $13

You’ll cruise from Andrejosta Marina through Riga’s canals and onto the open water, passing the President’s Castle, Old Town, Opera House, bridges, and TV tower. Choose sunset or night departure. Toms may be your captain, and your welcome drink can be sparkling wine, beer, water, or a soft drink.

“This was a very nice, relaxing cruise with a beautiful view of the city. Toms, our captain, was very friendly.”

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4.Riga Canal and Daugava Boat Tour with Welcome Drink & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $11Best value

Spend 50 minutes cruising Riga’s canal and Daugava from Andrejosta Marina. You’ll pass the Freedom Monument, Riga Central Market, and National Opera while an onboard speaker provides audio commentary. A welcome drink includes sparkling wine, beer, soft drink, or water. No headphones are needed.

“Well organized casual cruise, great for relaxing and gathering your bearings. I did this first thing after arriving in Riga and it was a great lead-in to sights I’d later be walking to on foot. Professional and courteous crew.”

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