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Boat & Marine Travel, Made Social
Making Friends Tour brings people together around boats — guided boat walkthroughs, honest destination guides and good tables by the water. Start in Berlin, then go wherever the water takes you.
Boat walkthroughs
Step aboard new and notable boats with someone who can explain them.
Travel hot spots
Busy harbours or quiet anchorages — pick the trip that suits you.
Safety know-how
Plain-English guides to safety and upkeep for every skill level.
Marina dining
Restaurants worth mooring for, collected on our travels.
About us
A boating community built around new friendships
The idea behind Making Friends Tour is simple: boats are better shared. A day on the water, a tour of a yacht you could never afford, a long lunch at a harbour restaurant — each of these is more memorable when you meet interesting people along the way.
From our base in Berlin we organise boat walkthroughs and travel experiences, and we write about what we learn: how to stay safe, how to keep a boat in good shape and where to point the bow next.
Our story
Boat & marine
Featured info
Three good places to start, whether you want to travel soon or just keep up with what's new.
Travel hot spots
Our shortlist of rivers, lakes and coastlines that reward a trip by boat — with notes on who each one suits best.
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Newsletter
New articles, walkthrough dates and offers, sent when there is something worth sharing — not every day.
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Browse our destination guides and walkthrough topics to find what sparks your interest.
Book it
Send us a message with your dates and group size, and we'll reply with the options.
Enjoy
Turn up, step aboard and meet the people who share your love of the water.
Special events
Boat shows, regattas and owner meet-ups are where many of our walkthroughs happen.
Our approach
You live the dream. We take care of it.
Planning time on the water involves a lot of small decisions: which boat, which harbour, what the weather will do, where to eat afterwards. We do that groundwork so your day is about the experience, not the logistics.
When something is outside what we know, we say so and point you to someone who does. That is the same standard we apply to everything we publish.
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Walkthrough spotlights
Two kinds of boat we are asked about most — and what a walkthrough of each tends to cover.
Flybridge and sport cruisers
Engine room access, helm electronics, fuel range and how the layout works for a weekend aboard with friends.
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Cruising sailboats
Rigging and sail handling, single-handed versus crewed setups, and what changes when a family wants to sail together.
About walkthroughsOur blog
Blog & articles
Boat Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Water
Pre-departure checks, life jackets, weather and communication — the habits that keep a day on the water a good one.
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Boat Maintenance and Care: A Routine Upkeep Guide
A simple schedule for engine, hull, electrics and interior — after every trip, every month and every season.
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Top Boat Travel Destinations: Where to Explore by Boat
From Berlin's own lakes to Mediterranean islands — boating holidays matched to your boat, skills and season.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Making Friends Tour?
It is a Berlin-based community and travel blog for people who enjoy boats. We organise walkthroughs of new and notable boats at shows and owner meet-ups, share boating destinations and marina restaurants, and publish practical guides on safety and maintenance.
Do I need to own a boat to join a walkthrough?
No. Walkthroughs are designed for owners, future buyers and curious first-timers alike. They are a relaxed way to step aboard, ask questions and meet people who share the same interest.
Where do your trips and walkthroughs take place?
We are based in Berlin, so many plans start on the city's rivers and lakes. Our destination guides also cover longer boating trips elsewhere in Germany and around Europe. Contact us for current dates.
How do I hear about package deals and upcoming events?
Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of any page, or send us a message through the contact form and tell us what you are interested in.