Bratislava – Devín - Bratislava
Popular boat trip to Devín castle and confluence of rivers Danube and Morava.
Cruise starts with views on historic part of Bratislava, its waterfront and Bratislava castle. The cruise continues under the New bridge, bridge Lafranconi and finishes under the Devin castle.
Medieval castle Devín (12. to 16. century) is national cultural monument. It stands on a hill - 212 m above the sea level. It was built on a place of Roman building and Great Moravian fortified settlement. In 864 it was know as Dowina. In 1809 the Napoleonic troops blew up the castle. Today, you can find an archeological museum here.
Cruise schedule 2025
26 April – 18 May 2025 *
TUESDAY to SUNDAY + HOLIDAYS at 10:00
19 May – 15 September 2025
TUESDAY to SUNDAY + HOLIDAYS at 10:00 / 14:30
16 September – 31 October 2025
SATURDAY and SUNDAY + HOLIDAYS at 9:00 / 13:30
1 November – 30 November 2025
SATURDAY and SUNDAY + HOLIDAYS at 9:00
* On April 26-27, 2025, the Bratislava City Days will take place, during which you can enhance your day with our sightseeing cruise to Devín. Find more details about the Bratislava City Days event in our article HERE.
* Opening hours of Devín Castle may vary during holidays, so we recommend checking the official Devín Castle website for up-to-date information.
* During Easter, Devín Castle will be closed only on Good Friday – April 18, 2025.
* On June 7, August 2, September 6, and October 4, 2025, Devín Castle will host a unique full-day family event – Knights at Devín. Admission to the performance is not included in the boat ticket price.
| Bratislava-Devín-Bratislava | Line I. | Line II. |
|---|---|---|
| Bratislava - departure | 10:00 | 14:30 |
| Devín - arrival | 11:30 | 16:00 |
| Break in Devín | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Devín - departure | 13:30 | 18:00 |
| Bratislava - arrival | 14:00 | 18:30 |
Route of the cruise
Tickets
| Return ticket | |
|---|---|
| Adult | € 24,00 |
| Children (2-12 years old) | € 18,00 |
| Bicycles | € 2,00 |
| Dog | € 3,00 |
| One-way ticket | Bratislava-Devín | Devín-Bratislava |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | € 22,00 | € 19,00 |
| Children (2-12 years old) | € 17,00 | € 16,00 |
| Bicycles | € 2,00 | € 2,00 |
One-way ticket from Devín to Bratislava can be bought also at Devín. It is required to ask crew member for the ticket.
Knights at Devín
On selected dates, Devín Castle will host a unique full-day family event – Knights at Devín – combining entertainment, history, and education. The Tostabur group will bring various historical periods to life through combat demonstrations, theater, and dance performances, all set in the authentic atmosphere of Devín Castle.
Performance dates:
- June 7
- August 2
- September 6
- October 4 / Alternative date: October 11 (in case of bad weather on October 4)
Important notice: Admission to the performance is not included in the boat ticket price.
Important information
Cancellation policy:
- Free cancellation possible 48 hours or more before the start of the cruise according to the cruise calendar, 100% refund.
- Less than 48 hours up to 1 hour before the start of the cruise, possibility of 50% refund.
- Less than 1 hour before the start of the cruise or no boarding - no refund.
- Passengers board 15 minutes before departure!
- Students, seniors (over 60 years old), disabled persons: 10%
- Disabled persons: 10% (including 1 free escort). Valid only for tickets purchased directly from the travel agency.
- Children under 2 years of age accompanied by a parent travel free of charge without seat entitlement.
- For complete groups, every 21st person travels for free.
- Special offer for school groups. If you are interested in a school trip, please fill in the form below. It is not possible to use a voucher from the Discount Voucher Machine for this purpose.
- For groups of 10 people or more, written booking required.
- The cruise will take place with a minimum of 30 passengers.
- General conditions of carriage are part of the cruise timetable. SPaP - LOD, a.s. reserves the right to change prices, dates and programs due to facts that were not known at the time of the ship's timetable deadline!
- Closing date of the 2025 timetable: December 2026.
Family ticket
- With the purchase of 2 adult tickets, 1 child under the age of 12 travels free. This offer is valid only when you buy your tickets directly at the travel agency on Fajnorvo nábrežie 2.
- We recommend booking your tickets in advance.
Services
- We offer both drinks and snacks on board during cruises.
- It is possible to book guide services for complete groups of 10 persons or more (also in foreign language).