Esztergom and Vén Duna

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“Esztergom” and “Vén Duna” excursion boats
Seen from Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Budapest, September 2017

Tamesis Dock

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Tamesis Dock floating pub
Albert Embankment, Vauxhall
London, September 2014

“If you stroll west along the Thames, you’ll find Tamesis Dock – an old converted barge, brimming with the buzzing sound of bands and boozing. Moored between Lambeth and Vauxhall Bridge, this converted 1930s Dutch barge-turned-pub has just about everything you might need for just about any occasion. Catch a live gig, make your way through the never-ending selection of beers, or join the avid crowd of brunchers at the weekend. Join them for Ukulele Wednesdays or Funky Fridays, or just go and enjoy a few bevvys on the top deck. You may even catch the odd gig at the venue, too (they’ve previously hosted the likes of Bastille and Local Natives) – but keep an eye on Tamesis Dock’s Facebook page to stay up to date with their upcoming events. The barge boasts epic views of the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Battersea Power Station, but its interiors aren’t a sorry sight either. It’s hella quirky and extremely cosy down below, while the top deck is a dream in the summer.” (Tamesis Dock, Secret London)

Fire Flash

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“Fire Flash” fire boat
Albert Embankment
Lambeth
London, September 2014

“A fire engine on the water. Our current fire boats were specially built for London Fire Brigade. They are a class of boat called a ‘Wave Patroller’, and each has a slightly different specification. Fire Dart and Fire Flash are both fast twin-engined, single-hulled landing crafts. They have been designed with shallow draft – a flat bottom – for use on rivers and inland waterways. Both have a reinforced keel, so we can ‘beach’ the boats on the Thameside and lower our access ramp without harm.” (Fire boats, London Fire Commissioner)

Millennium Dawn

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Millennium Dawn sightseeing boat
Victoria Embankment in background
London, September 2014

CP 311

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Coast Guard motorboat CP 311
Calata delle Capitanerie di Porto
Porto Antico (Old Port)
Genoa, April 2016

Elizabethan

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“Elizabethan”, a replica of a paddle steamer
Victoria Embankment in background
London, September 2014

“Our beautiful replica of an 1890s stern-wheeled Mississippi paddle steamer is one of the most desirable boats for hire on the River Thames. Whether you’re seeking a venue for press receptions, film shoots, product launches, seminars, dinner dances, sightseeing, luncheons, wedding receptions, or simply to celebrate, the Elizabethan is in a class of her own.” (About Elizabethan, Livett's)

London RIB Voyages

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London RIB Voyages
Victoria Embankment in background
London, September 2014

“I Love Poland”

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“I Love Poland” sailboat
Nabrzeże Pomorskie
aleja Jana Pawła II
Gdynia, September 2018

Serenade 2

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MS Serenade 2
Rázusovo nábrežie
Staré Mesto (Old Town)
Bratislava, September 2017

New York Water Taxi

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New York Water Taxi
Seen from Battery Park
New York, September 2007

“New York Water Taxi (NYWT) is a water taxi service based in New York City, offering sightseeing, charter and commuter services mainly to points along the East River and Hudson River. It is one of several private operators of ferries, sightseeing boats, and water taxis in the Port of New York and New Jersey. NYWT was an affiliate company of The Durst Organization Inc. A partnership venture between Douglas Durst and Tom Fox, NYWT has been in existence since 2002, beginning with a fleet of six yellow vessels with black and white checks. Today, the fleet consists of 12 vessels.” (New York Water Taxi, Wikipedia)

Circle Line

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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Battery Park
New York, September 2007

“Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is a boat-based sightseeing and entertainment company in Manhattan, New York. Its principal business is operating guided tours of New York City from its base at Pier 83 in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.” (Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Wikipedia)

Twin City Liner

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Twin City Liner
Schiffstation Wien City
Franz-Josefs-Kai
Vienna, June 2018

“The catamaran Twin City Liner has been a link on the Danube river between the two capitals, Vienna, Austria and Bratislava, Slovakia since 1 June 2006. The path between the two European capitals takes approximately 75 minutes. The first catamaran was built in Norway between the autumn of 2005 and the spring of 2006. The routing was across Skagerrak, on the Northern Sea after the channel Rhine-Main-Danube to Vienna. For this and due to the weight, the shipyard of Norwegian Båtservice Mandal developed a high speed catamaran in aluminium with a hydrojet which can also be used in summer at low tide. The sinking depth in water guaranteed by the contract is 80 cm. To minimize the impact of the waves, complex model tests of the Austrian Institute for Maritime Technology (Schiffbautechnische Versuchsanstalta) took place. The catamaran is totally climate-controlled, and can accommodate 106 passengers and crew (a captain, two sailors and catering staff). During a press conference on August 20, 2007, the Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs and Finance Vienna Renate Brauner discussed the acquisition of the second Twin City Liner. This second ‘Twinni,’ as nicknamed by the media, was also built by Båtservice Mandal and made the same journey. Besides minor changes to the technical equipment and form, the new Twin City Liner can accommodate up to 126 passengers: 106 seats forward in the passenger cabin, eight seats in the ‘VIP’ cabin on the upper deck and twelve outdoor seats for travel during the summer. The commercial operation of the second Twin City Liner began 31 August 2008.” (Twin City Liner, Wikipedia)

WSP 24 “Kormoran”

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WSP (Wasserschutzpolizei) 24 “Kormoran”
Marschallbrücke
Berlin, September 2011

Ravensbourne II

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Port of London Authority craft “Ravensbourne II”
River Thames
London, September 2016

“Elbis”

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“Elbis” tourist boat
Vltava river
Prague, September 2017

“Sidewheelers are used as riverboats and as coastal craft. Though the side wheels and enclosing sponsons make them wider than sternwheelers, they may be more maneuverable, since they can sometimes move the paddles at different speeds, and even in opposite directions. This extra maneuverability makes sidewheelers popular on the narrower, winding rivers of the Murray-Darling system in Australia, where a number still operate.” (Sidewheeler, Wikipedia)

Paragliding in Barceloneta

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Paragliding in Barceloneta
Barcelona, March 2017

Kayaking along the Thames

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Kayaking along the Thames
Between London Bridge and Tower Bridge
London, September 2016

Las Golondrinas

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One of the “Golondrinas” tourist boat
Seen from Plaça Rosa dels Vents
Barcelona, March 2017

“Barcelona Mar offers for 1h30' the opportunity to visit the port, coastline and beaches of Barcelona. The ship sails from the Portal de la Pau (next to the Drassanes pier, under the Colón monument), and travel 9 miles sailing along the coast of Barcelona showing the main buildings that make up the city skyline. It is a perfect activity for children, as it is a unique opportunity to enjoy nature and different view of the city, while allowing you to discover all its emblematic monuments, symbols of the culture of Barcelona.” (Las Golondrinas de Barcelona)

Cat on a Barge

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Cat on a barge, Little Venice Lagoon
Regent's Canal
London, September 2016

“Little Venice is a scenic and affluent part of London, known for its canals and moored boats. Much of the property in the area consists of Regency-style white painted stucco terraced town houses and mansions. Little Venice surrounds the convergence of three waterways: the Grand Union Canal and the Regent's Canal, and Paddington Basin which meet in a large, picturesque pool, Browning's Pool (usually called by residents ‘Little Venice Lagoon’ or ‘the Lagoon’), which forms the focus of the area. Little Venice is also a ward of the City of Westminster. The population at the 2011 Census was 10,633.” (Little Venice, London, Wikipedia)

Busy Thames

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Several kinds of boats on the Thames
Seen from the Millennium Bridge
London, September 2015