Explore on your own rating
Warnemünde and Rostock are easy; Berlin is a very long day.
Where ships dock
- Warnemünde Cruise Center
Getting to town
The seaside resort is right at the pier. The station is 5–10 minutes' walk; S-Bahn to Rostock takes about 21 minutes.
Berlin is about 2.5–3 hours each way by train. Most cruisers take a tour for Berlin.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Warnemünde beach and lighthouse
- Rostock old town
- Berlin (long day)
Beaches
- Warnemünde beach (at the pier)
Safety & tips
- Berlin trains can be delayed; use a tour with a return guarantee.
- The beach is wide and sandy.
- Try a fish sandwich (Fischbrötchen).
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Berlin, book a tour with guaranteed return.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.