Riga
These cruises show Riga from the water, and the route is smarter than it sounds: the canal traces the moat that once ringed the medieval city. Most boats loop out onto the wide Daugava river before turning home, about an hour all told. Sailings run roughly April to October, once the ice is gone.
Discover Riga from the water with a one-hour canal and river cruise, complete with an audio guide, stunning views, and flexible scheduling for a memorable sightseeing experience.
Most Popular★ 4.5“Lovely trip around Riga and great to see it from a different perspective. Well worth the money for the 1 hour experience. I would highly recommend taking a boat trip if you’re visiting Riga ❤️🇱🇻”
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1,827 reviews1 hourFrom $10by BOATCRUISES.LV
Experience Riga from the water with a charming canal boat tour, including a welcome drink and an engaging audio guide exploring the city's highlights.
★ 4.3“Lovely cruise along the canal & river and a great way to experience and see the sights the city has to offer. Welcome drink was a bonus too!”
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659 reviewsFrom $12by VisitRiga Travel
Explore Riga from the water on a 50-minute canal and river boat tour with a welcome drink and audio guide, offering great views and authentic insights.
★ 4.5“It was very pleasant. The guide was really nice, and explained some history to us, and was reaaly friendly. The boat ride was also really wonderful”
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565 reviews50 minFrom $9by VisitRiga Travel
Explore Riga from a new angle with this 1-hour eco-friendly canal boat tour showcasing top sights like the Freedom Monument and Old Riga's charming canals.
★ 4.4“a great experirence. the guide was very kind and explained us a lot of the stuff we were seeing”
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496 reviews1 hourFrom $20by Rigabycanal
Discover Riga’s stunning skyline on an evening or sunset boat tour with a welcome drink, panoramic views, and insightful commentary—perfect for relaxing sightseeing.
★ 4.5“Great views of the river, park and sights. The captain was very friendly.”
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112 reviewsby Visit Riga
Enjoy a 66-minute sunset boat cruise in Riga, exploring the city’s waterways with scenic views, informative audioguides, and relaxing music for an authentic experience.
★ 4.6“Super fun way to see Riga! It is beautiful at the sunset.”
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84 reviewsby BOATCRUISES.LV
Discover Riga from the water with a private boat tour that offers stunning city views, expert guides, and a luxurious yet affordable experience.
★ 4.9“A very nice boatride that helped put the different parts of the city together. The guide was really nice and gave interesting and personal information about Riga along the way. Great thing to do if you are a family visiting!”
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78 reviews45 minFrom $29by SIA KAPTEIA LAIVA
Yearning for a unique perspective of Riga's landmarks? Embark on a Private Boat Tour Experience along the City Canal and Daugava River to uncover hidden gems.
★ 5.0“Highly recommend this experience! We learned a lot of Rigas history on this boattour. Our guide was really friendly!”
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34 reviews45 minutes (approx.)From $29.96by Kapteia Laiva Dvids
Discover Riga from the water on a private boat tour, enjoy sparkling wine, iconic landmarks, and stunning city views—all in an intimate, flexible experience.
★ 4.8“Excellent service and great boat ride! You get a full bottle of sparkling wine (between two people).”
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21 reviews50 minutes - 2 hoursFrom $58by Visit Riga
Explore Riga's highlights on a scenic canal and river cruise, featuring flexible schedules, GPS-guided commentary, and stunning city views from the water.
★ 4.4“Excellent 1 hour River and Canal cruise. Luckily, we had a sunny day. Lots to see, and the audioguide (ours was in English), was very informative. Great value for money.”
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16 reviewsby River Cruises Latvia
Discover Riga’s stunning skyline and illuminated landmarks on a 50-minute evening or sunset boat tour, complete with drinks and an audio guide for an authentic experience.
★ 4.0“Nice thing to do to see riga in another perspective. Drinks offered before the tour is nice welcoming gesture. We were not able to take good pictures because it was raining.”
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10 reviewsFrom $13.88by Advaita Adventures
Discover Latvia’s scenic waterways with this 2.5-hour boat tour from Riga to Jurmala. Enjoy comfortable seating, great views, and friendly service for $23.
★ 3.3“due Ruhe”
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10 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $23by River Cruises Latvia
Discover Riga from its waterways with this canal and Daugava boat tour, including a welcome drink and audio guide—perfect for relaxing sightseeing.
★ 4.5“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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9 reviewsFrom $11.59by Advaita Adventures
Explore Riga from a new perspective on a private boat tour along the Daugava River, featuring local Latvian beers and stunning city views.
★ 4.1“veldig koselig tur, anbefales”
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8 reviews50 minutes - 2 hoursFrom $141by VisitRiga Travel
Experience Riga from the Daugava River aboard a private VIP boat, enjoying stunning views, luxurious amenities, and a personalized journey through Latvia’s capital.
★ 5.0“Great views of the city and a lovely captain!”
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6 reviews1 - 2 hoursFrom $294by Visit Riga
Riga pairs a medieval core with Art Nouveau streets, and I still plan every visit around the Central Market.