Travelling by water is a fantastic way to see some of the most isolated parts of Lithuania as well as a different angle to the national and regional parks.

There are about 20 rivers suitable for water routes in Lithuania, each of which differs a great deal in mood and character, relief and surroundings. The rivers Minija, Šventoji, Dubysa, Žeimena, Merkys and Ūla are famed locally for their spectacular turns that offer fast-changing views. They also give plenty of opportunities to stop and visit nearby villages, fort-hills, unique natural monuments and other sites along the way.

Lithuania is a country blessed with clean, natural lakes, all 3,000 of them, especially in the northeastern and southern parts of the country. The biggest lakes are in the Aukštaitija National Park and the Labanoras, Gražutė, Sartai and Veisiejai regional parks. Many lakes here are connected by overflows and straits, so you can travel for hours and see a wide area in your boat or canoe.

Hundreds of privately run farmsteads, country manors and guest houses offer accommodation, steaming saunas and other entertainment in the unsullied and peaceful Lithuanian countryside, many of them providing fishing, hunting, berry picking and walking.

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The Nemunas line

We hereby introduce to you the legenary high-speed "Rocket" type boats that sail along the Nemunas on the route Kaunas - Nida - Kaunas. This is a unique opportunity to admire a gorgeous scenery: twisty riverside of the Nemunas, monuments alluding to the history of Lithuania, peaceful fishermen's villages.

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Cruise along the Curonian Bay

Crew of a ship "Mecklenburg" for already the third season is inviting you to a voyage along the Curonian Bay full of unforgettable impressions. Discover again the wonderful Curonian Spit casting an eye on just magic beauty unclosing of the Bay. Let yourself become devoured by calm of flickering bay or plunge in a whirl of frenzied gaieties.

Tours by 300-place ship "Mecklenburg" of 53 metres length are organized every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and also on holidays. The ship takes a departure from Klaipeda quay "Siaurinis ragas" in the morning and returns in the evening. On the way Nida and Juodkrante are visited.

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