The 6 Best Boat Trips in Serbia

1.Belgrade Sunset Cruise w/ Live Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend 90 minutes on the Sava and Danube with a live guide such as Bojan, Darko, Milica, or Irena. You’ll pass Belgrade Fortress, the Victor Monument, Great War Island, Zemun, and major bridges as the city turns golden. Drinks are available onboard, but there is no food.

“The river tour on the Sava and Danube rivers was most enjoyable. Our tour guide, Irena, had excellent knowledge of a historical nature as well as recent developments locally in and around Belgrade. She was an extremely pleasant young lady and when we return to Belgrade in the future would very much like to book a tour with her.”

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2.Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · from $78

Travel from Belgrade to Golubac Fortress with an English-speaking guide, then take a one-hour speedboat ride through the Danube’s Iron Gate gorge. Guides such as Milan, Bojan, Jovana, and Novica are praised for their Serbian history and local stories. Expect a long day, extra cash costs, and no boat ride in colder months.

“I had a great time. It's a well organised nicely balanced tour. Exiting speed boat ride and nice sight seeing of an old fortress. Our guide was knowledgeable and packed it a nice story that kept us entertained.”

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3.Golubac Fortress w/Iron Gate Speed Boat & Rakija Distillery tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Travel from Belgrade to Golubac Fortress, cruise the Danube by speedboat in summer, and visit a local rakija distillery. An English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, transport, and tasting are included. Expect a long day, extra cash costs for the fortress and boat, and a relaxed lunch stop in Golubac.

“Very nice tour with an experienced guide to an beautiful situated forest and interesting excavations”

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4.2 hours / Sightseeing Boat cruise Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $106

Set out from Zemun on a modern pontoon boat for a two-hour cruise past Great War Island, Kalemegdan Fortress, Pobednik, Ada Bridge, and Belgrade’s major bridges. Your small group, capped at eight, receives drinks, onboard Wi-Fi, and live stories about Serbian history, customs, and daily life. Vladimir and Loka are among the crew names associated with this experience.

“Great tour, boat captain was very informative and the drinks were flowing. It was beautiful to see the sunset on the water”

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5.Private Boat Tour in Belgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise Belgrade’s Danube and Sava with a captain, waiter, and friendly hostess aboard a private boat for up to 15 people. Expect panoramic views of the Fortress, Zemun, bridges, Belgrade Waterfront, and riverside splavs, plus snacks, unlimited drinks, and your own music. Thomas, Bane, and Alexander have been involved with some outings.

“Celebrating my birthday on this boat tour was an amazing experience! The catamaran was spacious and comfortable, perfect for our group. The staff was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.”

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6.Iron Gate: Golubac fortress, Lepenski vir, boat cruise 1.5h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $146

Spend about 11 hours exploring Serbia’s Iron Gate from Belgrade. An English-speaking guide leads you through Golubac Fortress and Lepenski Vir, with entrance fees, hotel pickup, and a 1.5-hour Danube cruise included. The boat reaches the Great and Small Kazan, Decebalus Rock, and the Tabula Traiana.

“A must visit if you are in Belgrade. The Tour was incredible and Luka help a lot to make the day unforgettable 👏😃”

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