A trip by ship is always fascinating. From time to time we come across large cargo ships. Then we have the chance to watch the life on board and to wave to the children and the captain. During such meetings our own vessel seesaws a little bit, have you already felt this feeling before?

The most fascination moment comes when the ship enters into a lock. The locks are so narrow! Are they big enough for our ship? But everything is okay. Downwards in the lock, the ship slides slowly along the lock walls. When the lock doors open, you will see the river again and we keep on going, just one“step” deeper. Going upwards in a lock, our ship enters into a very high lock. After the lock doors being closed our ship moves upwards, as if a ghost hand would tear it up.

Along the way there is a lot to be seen: wanderers and bikers, trippers having barbecue at the Max-Eyth-See, many water birds and plants.

The harbour astonishes you with cargo-vessels, hugh cranes and container bridges.

You will certainly not being bored on board. Maybe you celebrate your birthday? Then cakes and sweets will be at your disposal. During the trip you can paint and tinker. Or you try to tie real „seamans knots“. All kids who can tie one of the knots described here will get a reward on board.