Shipping on the Neris River

One ticket lets you travel along the Neris River and easily start or continue your journey by public transport. Electric boats are integrated into the public transport system, so JUDU / Vilniečio cards are valid on them. Tickets can be purchased via the m.Ticket and Trafi apps, at the JUDU self-service terminal, or contactlessly on board. Important: the ticket must be activated only after boarding the ship.

Next year, Vilnius residents and visitors will have even more opportunities to travel by river.

Four electric boats will operate during the 2026 sailing season: Rytas, Lašiša, Geležinis vilkas, and Smilga. The boats will sail along a new, extended route: Verslo trikampis – Žvėryno tiltas – Baltasis tiltas – Žaliasis tiltas – Mindaugo tiltas – Šilo tiltas – Žirmūnų paplūdimys.

The boats will run every 30–35 minutes, and the total length of the route from Verslo trikampis to Žirmūnų paplūdimys will be 7.9 kilometers.

New electric boats are catamaran-type, modern, sustainable, and specially adapted for the city’s inland waters. With zero pollution and quiet engines, they blend harmoniously into Vilnius’ natural environment.
They are designed to meet everyone’s needs: convenient boarding for people with reduced mobility, space for bicycles, and 32 comfortable seats for passengers, 28 of which are inside and 4 on the deck.

Each boat has free WiFi, information about the trip is displayed on electronic boards, and video surveillance cameras help to ensure passenger safety. More than 80% of the deck is covered by a roof, which not only protects from rain or sun, but also has a solar power plant that supplies energy to the ship’s equipment.

The ship’s captain is responsible for passenger safety. He is the highest-ranking member of the crew, supervising order and ensuring everyone’s safety during the trip. However, it is important that passengers follow the rules: behave responsibly, do not engage in prohibited activities, and do not endanger themselves or others.