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“Our guide was very kindly and give lots of advice to visit this wonderful city !”
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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“great activity and very accessible to everyone. the boat ride was great, going around the canal and the river.”
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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“What an absolutely amazing experience on the boat today! I had such a great time exploring, and the whole trip was just excellent. Our guide was super informative, sharing all sorts of cool facts. we even got a free drink – a nice little bonus!…”
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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“We absolutely loved this trip! It starts in the most picturesque and romantic part of the park which are the canals. We found the boat easily, the driver was very friendly and welcoming , the boat warm, and we found it very relaxing. It was…”
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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“It was a wonderful experience the guys welcomed us with a glass of bubbly and warm woolly blankets.....The ride itself was so beautiful relaxing and so insightful....I can HIGHLY recommend this boat tour and we would do it again.....Do not hesitate to book this boat…”
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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“It was spectacular experience, everything is amazing. Its great to hear the beauty historie of Riga. I can 100% recommend to try it.🤩”
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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“This private boat tour was in a lovely new boat with a charming captain who told us all about the sights. He was caring when helping elderly on board. Highly recommend to everyone! Far better then other group boat tours and similar price.”
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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“Great activity! beautiful cruise along the Canal and the river. Captain of the boat was friendly and told us about the sights we saw along the way. A full bottle of Sparkling Wine was included and it made the experience even better.”
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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“As it only an small speaker which cannit be heard if seat in the front. If you dont mind just see the sunset and enjoy the view.”
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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“Kurzweilige 2,5 Stunden. Boot hält mitten in Jurmala.”
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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.