Old Riga from the water
A familiar skyline. A fresh point of view.
A private boat trip past Old Riga, wooden Ķīpsala and the Daugava bridges. A lovely introduction to the city from the water.
- Duration
- 1.5–2 hours
- Distance
- 12 km
- Capacity
- up to 8 guests
- Estimated whole boat total
- €600–800
€400/h · Captain and fuel included. We agree the exact price before your trip.
We leave Andrejosta and head upstream. Wooden houses line Ķīpsala on one bank; Riga Castle, the Cathedral and St Peter’s spire rise on the other. From midstream, the whole skyline comes together.
The route passes under the Vanšu and Stone bridges towards Zaķusala. The television tower joins the skyline, with islands and riverside promenades along the way.
On the return, there is time for photos and a slower look at the city. We agree stops and pace with the captain. You can put the camera down, too – the view is worth a moment to yourself.
Other routes
To the river mouth
A little more horizon with every turn.
Down the Daugava through Riga’s working port to the Mangaļsala and Daugavgrīva breakwaters, where the river meets the Gulf of Riga.
Ķīšezers via Mīlgrāvis
Swap the skyline for open lake.
From the Daugava through the Mīlgrāvis canal to Ķīšezers lake. Green shores, reed beds and room in the plan for a summer swim.
Buļļupe and Lielupe
Towards Jūrmala. At weekend pace.
A half-day trip from the Daugava through Buļļupe to the Lielupe. Pine-lined banks, boathouses and summer villas on the Jūrmala side.
Upriver towards Dole
For the curious: what lies beyond the bridges?
Past Riga’s bridges and greener riverbanks towards Dole island. Half a day on the Daugava, with time to watch the city change.
Sunset on the water
An evening plan with a wider view.
A private evening boat trip on the Daugava. The sky changes colour, Riga lights up, and your job is to find a comfortable spot on deck.
Plan this trip
Tell us when you would like to go and who is coming. We will agree the route, availability and total price.