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BMW E8x E9x Cruise Control Retrofit - Cruise in Style!

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Ever jumped into your BMW E82, E84 or E90 and thought, “Man, I wish I had cruise control?” Well, folks, today’s your lucky day! This guide will take you on a cruise-y journey to retrofitting your beloved Beemer. We’ll tackle:

• Switching out the SZL module.
• The coding voodoo magic.
• Steering angle sensor calibrations.
• ...And all the juicy details in between.

Grab a coffee, buckle up, and let’s ride!

Cruise Control 101

Cruise control on E9x and E8x isn’t just a mod; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. While some models are like a walk in the park, others will test your mechanic ninja skills. This little chat? We’re focused on the basic cruise control (option code 540) . For the uninitiated, here’s a quick model breakdown:

• BMW 1-Series (E81 to E88)
• BMW 3-Series (E90 to E93)
• BMW X1 (E84)

Guess how long it’ll take? If you said "as long as watching a sitcom episode" - bingo! About 20 minutes, if the stars align and your car’s in tip-top shape. Though, after my bazillionth retrofit, I've got it down to just 10 minutes - and that's with the test drive!

Cruise Control: Choose Your Fighter

• Option 540 – Simple Cruise Control : Think of this as “set it and forget it.” Except when you’re going downhill – you’ll slow down courtesy of engine drag torque.
• Option 544 – The One With Brake Function : This one's got your back, and brakes. If the engine can't slow you down, the DCS control module jumps in to help.
• Option 541 – Active Cruise Control : Your BMW's got eyes! It'll slow down if there's a car ahead. Perfect for those long, traffic-filled drives.

Cylinders Matter!

4-cylinders? Your retrofit’s all about switching up the steering column stuff. If you’re rolling in a 6-cylinder E90, things are a tad different. These usually come with cruise control, but if you lucked out, you can opt for the brake function or the active cruise control.

Fun fact: E90s up to 09/2006 had a special LDM unit to manage cruise control. Post that? The DSC control unit took over.

Let's Retrofit!

Get ready to switch out the SZL and lower steering column trim. Once that’s done, we’ll dive into the coding realm, calibrate the steering angle sensor, and do some error memory spring cleaning.

You’ll Need :

• Steering Column Switch Cluster (Watch out for that rear wiper!)
• Steering Column Lower Trim Section

Tool Time :

• 10mm wrench (battery)
• 16mm socket & ratchet (steering wheel)
• Torx T25 screwdriver (SZL module)
• A wee flat screwdriver

The Retrofit Ritual

• Steering Wheel Removal : Disconnect the battery, pop out the driver’s airbag (carefully!), and get those plug connections out.
• SZL Replacement : Adjust the steering column, unclip the trim, and swap out the SZL. Four screws and you're golden!

Coding Magic

Time to tell your BMW how to play nice with its new cruise control. Whether you're a fan of ISTA, various coding apps, or NCS Expert (my personal fave), get ready to code!

• Add the $540 code to your vehicle FA.
• Code KOMBI and DSC. Fun fact: SZL can't be coded, but DSC will pass on the message.

Steering Wheel Sensor Calibration : Occasionally, you might not need this step. But chances are, you will. Using ISTA or Tool32 (my go-to), you'll get this done in a jiffy.

Finish it off by clearing any error memories with INPA.

Here's the full guide to steering angle sensor calibration:

Finishing Touches

Snap the airbag unit back, make sure all plugs are connected, and voila! You're ready for a spin.

Cruise Control Crash Course

The cruise control lever's on the left of the steering column. Here's the quick and dirty on how it works:

• Activate : Press the lever to the side.
• Set Speed : Briefly press the lever backward.
• Increase Speed : Hold the lever backward.
• Decrease Speed : Briefly or hold the lever forward.
• Deactivate : Press the lever up or down.

And remember, there are some conditions for activating and deactivating, so make sure you're in the know!

So there you have it, the ultimate guide to making your BMW cruise in style. Until next time, drive safe and retrofit responsibly! 🚗💨

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E81, E82, E87, E88 (and E90, E91, E92, E93!) Cruise Control Retrofit and Coding Guide - with PDF download!

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Excellent write up!  

Thanks gents, the real test will be when someone brave enough (That's you John!) uses the guide to do his own! Should have part two done in a few days.  

rob-the-viking said: Thanks gents, the real test will be when someone brave enough (That's you John!) uses the guide to do his own! Should have part two done in a few days. Click to expand...

Part 2 is done. Please be warned, if you stray fro the instructions you do have the potential to brick modules in your car, be careful folks!!!!!!! Sorry the steering angle sensor calibration is a little vague at the end, but it is pretty straight forward. If I figured it out, anyone can! Any questions, please fire away, i will help where i can. If you don't fancy the fit or the coding part, i can fit and code it for you, but you will have to come to me, i'm in north east cambs, post code PE15. The fee for this coding will be 2 packets of hobnobs, or a bottle of red wine, or a donation to the forum!!  

Right as mentioned in part two you'll need an OBD lead. If your car is 2007 onwards, you need a d-can lead, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INPA-Ediabas-...Accessories&hash=item4aa92e2cf8#ht_6139wt_922 . If your can was born before 01/2007 you can use a modified VAGCOM lead for your coding. J1mmy sells these for about £30 all in and they include software. That is a bargain folks! http://babybmw.net/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9681  

rob-the-viking said: Right as mentioned in part two you'll need an OBD lead. If your car is 2007 onwards, you need a d-can lead, http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/INPA-Ediabas-...Accessories&hash=item4aa92e2cf8#ht_6139wt_922 . If your can was born before 01/2007 you can use a modified VAGCOM lead for your coding. J1mmy sells these for about £30 all in and they include software. That is a bargain folks! http://babybmw.net/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=9681 Click to expand...

You should be able to do that with NCS expert mate, but the process is different to the one I have written here, it's more in depth. I'll do some digging and see what I can find.  

Slip ring on the bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-e90-and-1..._CarParts_SM&hash=item33689cc191#ht_500wt_922 for sale. For a coupe or softtop (no rear wiper) with MFSW but without auto wipers.  

Hi Rob, I bought that slip ring for my 2008 E82 coupe with mfsw with no auto wipers or rear wash/wipe. I take it I'll need a new cowling for the extra cruise stalk to go through? Edit; just looked through the forum an eqcons has given the part number for the lower shroud of the steering column: 61316950263. Just seeing which d-cann lead will be the best (cheapest...). Cheers, Craig  

Hi Guys, I'm new to this forum, to coding and many other things and need your help. Have a 120d without mfsw and want to retrofit it. So started my search here in the Netherlands for a slip ring with cruise control, mfsw buttons and the trim. After some good searching i only find a slip ring with mfsw, the buttons and the trim. Unfortinetly no cruise control, i bought it anyway and installed everything following the DIY that Rob has made. I followed the same coding part, but added 1 option to the VO and that is $249 for mfsw and coded the car, but the msfw still doesn't work. Anyone has an idea? Help would me appreciated!! Greets!  

Did you sg_codieren the car after adding the option to the VO in the CAS and the FRM?  

Hi Rob, I did. First I added the option to the VO in CAS and FRM and then coded it. I saw my dash lit up as a christmas tree. I'm also going to try a fresh clean installation of NCS and INPA. Thnx!  

You will need to recalibrate the steering angle sensor afterwards mate, this should get rid of all the lights! You might want to update the daten files to the latest versions too, if your car has been coded/updated at BMW this could cause issues if you try to use older software.  

Strange one thin. Car you see $249 in the options list one you have added it? Which version of NCS are you using? When I added cruise I needed to recalibrate the steering angle sensor to get rid of the lights on the dash. Soed the coding succeed for all modules when you do 'sg_codieren'? I added the option code for MFSW, but have not gotten around to buying the panel I need! Looking at BMW's guide, all you replace is the slip ring then code it. Perhaps there is some more coding to be carried out, possiblt in the IHKA and RAD modules some values need changing. I'll do some digging and get back to you mate.  

Hey Rob, First of all i did a clean installation of INPA/NCS/EDIABAS and then retryed the coding, I did again follow your DIY and at the step that I have to add the option $249 (btw i see that i'm using a dollar sign, is this correct?) I already did see it there. I just completed your DIY without the steering angle sensor calibration and it's still not working. I'm using the 3.1.0 version of NCS and cant see the version of the DATEN files, I'm downloading V40 anyway. All the coding went well and I had to set my time afterwards. Thnx!!!  

Antepliseydo said: Hey Rob, First of all i did a clean installation of INPA/NCS/EDIABAS and then retryed the coding, I did again follow your DIY and at the step that I have to add the option $249 (btw i see that i'm using a dollar sign, is this correct?) I already did see it there. I just completed your DIY without the steering angle sensor calibration and it's still not working. I'm using the 3.1.0 version of NCS and cant see the version of the DATEN files, I'm downloading V40 anyway. All the coding went well and I had to set my time afterwards. Thnx!!! Click to expand...

The wiring is at the connector for the slip ring. The new slip ring will just have the necessary wiring the other side to connect it up and pass the signals through. Does the test in INPA work? Find the page for MFSW ad icons should appear on the screen, that go black whenyou press a button. Dollar sign is correct. Did the replacemen slip ring have auto wipers and does your car?  

To remove an option code, highlight it in the list and hit 'del' on your keyboard, then write the new FA to CAS and FRM, and code car afterwards. If I can find a set of MFSW buttons I'll try them on mine to see it it works.  

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I did 11 hour road trip to Boise and used cruise control. Lots of hills. I noticed, not only did cruise control maintain my speed at a minimum of 75mph, it also prevented me from going any faster as I rolled down the hill. This is interesting for me because I've never seen any car actually slow you down in order to maintain the cruising speed. I am 47. Been driving since I was 15. I drivin all kinds. Started with a Cadillac. Then a Buick. Then my Dad bought me a Toyota Celica, Corolla, I bought a Civic Si, and now I've got a E90. I've never seen a car with cruise control that actually slowed you down in order to maintain the cruise control speed. Incidentally, down a particularly steep hill, I started smelling what seemed to be clutch or brake, so I had to kill the cruise control and just roll down the hill naturally. Now, I have to turn off cruise control when I go down a hill because the idea of burning clutch (or brake, not sure what exactly is going on) does not appeal to me and I'd rather have the speed go up than be maintained.  

It will even apply the brakes if needed. BMW's cruise control is the best, IMO.  

My ******* friend who drives an F-150 pick-up truck asked me why BMW's cost so much money. The best answer I could come up with is that almost everything on a BMW is better than on a regular car. Sometimes it's a little better. Sometimes, it's a lot better. Add cruse controls to the list of things that are better on a BMW.  

There are 3 versions of cruise control for the E90. 1) Standard cruise control, just like you are used to. 2) Cruise control with hill decent control. This will use the DSC, and apply the brake to maintain speed in downhill situations. The may be a button to turn this off, and revert to #1. 3) Active cruise control, includes a radar sensor that will slow the car to maintain a set distance(in seconds) behind the car in front of you. I had #2, and retrofit #3, and like it very much.  

Mashman said: There are 3 versions of cruise control for the E90. 1) Standard cruise control, just like you are used to. 2) Cruise control with hill decent control. This will use the DSC, and apply the brake to maintain speed in downhill situations. The may be a button to turn this off, and revert to #1. 3) Active cruise control, includes a radar sensor that will slow the car to maintain a set distance(in seconds) behind the car in front of you. I had #2, and retrofit #3, and like it very much Click to expand...

• Dynamic cruise control (standard in E90), which uses normal brake application and (IIRC) engine downshifting on downhill sections to hold speed.
• Hill decent control on xDrive models that uses the DSC to manipulate the brakes even further on steep downhills below 35 mph. There is a button to turn this on.
• Active cruise control (optional in E90), which includes a radar sensor that will maintain a set distance behind the car in front of you.

Another interesting observation regarding E9x dynamic cruise control. When going downhill the ECU does not cut off the fuel as it would if cruise control was not engaged. Even when it is braking, the engine is kept at idle rather than cutting the fuel completely. Therefore you are using more fuel when using cruise control when going downhill. I assume engine idle is required to work the cruise control system properly.  

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I lost cruise control functionality. Any suggestions as to what to check next? All fuses are intact and there is power to the connector side of the cruise control module.Thanks for your help.

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+1 above and also id like to add, in rare cases I have heard that bad brake light bulb connection on the rear can cause issues with cruise control. I know this is an issue in the E28s and seems to affect some E32s.

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Xalt, Shogun: I get to look at everything mechanical and they're ok. Basing on the schematic diagram, I see all voltages going to the connector that plugs into the cruise control module except pin 3 which is B+ and comes from the shifter position P or N. I did not lose cruise control while the car was moving but it's like today I used it and then tomorrow it's gone and it was that time when I have to drive 800 miles with no cruise control and stiffer than normal gas pedal. way too much exercise for my right foot ... �� - - - Updated - - - SergeBMW: I didn't have and still don't have a brake lights warning but I'll check them just to make sure. Thanks.

I once had an intermittent cruise control actuator that had a bad solder joint. It would stop working when the engine bay was too hot. Will your cruise sometimes resume working during your 800 mile trip?

E32Fan: It's dead ever since and that's more than a week now. How did you find out that it's the actuator that was bad?

Originally Posted by joleonie E32Fan:How did you find out that it's the actuator that was bad? 12V applied to pins 1 and 4 will turn the gearmotor and you will hear it running, CW or CCW as you like. But nothing happens until 12V is applied to the clutch solenoid at pins 2 and 3. You will hear the snap of the armature, which pushes the gearmotor pinion onto the red capstan gear, which winds the Bowden cable and the coiled spring. Don't force travel past the limits. If these parts work OK then you can check the potentiometer at pins 5, 6, and 8. You can pry off the round black inspection cover and you will see the pinion. No need to open the cover - just look through the inspection hole.

You have a 1990 M30. I do also and I don't have EML. I have two cables together. One going to the gas pedal and one going to the cruise control box. A few years ago my cruise control cable snapped so I replaced them both. Are you sure your problem is nothing more than a broken cable? Click my youtube video below and at the very beginning you'll see both cables.

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E32FAN: I will test the motor and clutch of the actuator today and we'll see what happens. I am actually leaning towards electrical problem maybe on the module side. I had this car for the 3rd week now and slowly I am coming across intermittent problems here and there including transmission not shifting to 3rd gear yesterday on city streets, from a stand still on a red light and parking light warning and license plate light warning etc. I love this car. - - - Updated - - - CroughtonE32: I checked the cruise control cable and it is okay but I will check again just to make sure. Thanks.

Update: Cruise control is working again. I tried what E32FAN did to the actuator and it's the clutch that got stuck or something. I tried to energize it and only on the 4th try did I hear a fairly loud click. Took the car for a test drive and confirmed it's working. Thanks for all your help. Much appreciated.

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Does my BMW have cruise control?

Simply place your BMW into Active Cruise Control by pressing the assisted drive button on your steering wheel to activate distance control during cruise control usage. BMW provides options for this feature to be activated or de-activated via steering wheel controls.

Do all BMW 1 Series have cruise control?

Yes, the BMW series 1, also known as the BMW X1, has a cruise control system that comes standard. If you’re willing to pay the extra money, you could upgrade to the optional adaptive cruise control system. Cruise control is a useful feature that many long-range drivers have come to rely on.

Does BMW 3 Series have cruise control?

Option 544 – Cruise control with braking function retrofit. This option is applicable for all 1, 2 3 & 4-Series models with or without M-Sport. This upgrade adds the limiter function in addition to cruise control.

How do you cruise on a BMW?

Which BMW has Active Cruise Control?

The BMW 3 Series has adaptive cruise control. Adaptive cruise control is included in BMW’s driver-assistance package, which can be optioned on a 3 Series sedan. Here are some of the other autonomous-driving features included in this luxury technology suite: Parking assistance with a surround-view camera.

How do I turn on Active Cruise Control?

Adaptive cruise control is a great feature to have in your BMW, and it comes standard on the following 2021 models: Adaptive cruise control: BMW 2 Series coupe and convertible. BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe.

How do you use cruise control on a BMW 3 Series?

How do I know if my BMW has adaptive cruise?

1. To turn the feature on, press the cruise control ON/OFF button on the steering wheel. When the system is turned on, you’ll see a white ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL icon in your cluster display or on your Head-Up Display, if your vehicle has that feature.

How do I turn off cruise control on my BMW?

Can you add Active Cruise Control?

To turn on Adaptive Cruise Control, press the cruise control button on the left side of the steering wheel. Once it’s turned on, you’ll see a white Adaptive Cruise Control icon on your driver display.

Does cruise control save gas?

Fortunately, it is possible to add adaptive cruise control (ACC) to vehicles that are not already equipped with it. The ability to install ACC in your car will depend on whether or not your car was designed to support it or if you would need to install all of the additional required components.

Does BMW 2 Series have cruise control?

Generally speaking, yes. Cruise control can help you become more fuel-efficient and can help you save an average of 7-14% on gas thanks to its ability to maintain a continuous speed. In comparison, the constant change in acceleration and deceleration of the driver placing their foot over the pedals can eat more gas.

Do all e90 have cruise control?

Available Features in the 2021 2 Series The 240i comes with more standard equipment like adaptive suspension, 10-way power-adjustable front seats, adaptive cruise control, and a racier exterior.

How does BMW cruise control work?

setting speed requires nudging the stalk forward and back, not up/down (which cancels). and AFAIK, all E90s in the US have cruise control standard.

What is cruise control with brake function BMW?

When activated on a journey, this technology system guides your vehicle along the road by automatically managing the distance from vehicles ahead and your vehicle’s speed. It also detects vehicles at standstill, for example at the tail end of congestion.

Does a 2010 BMW 1 Series have cruise control?

The BMW cruise control with automatic braking is a standard cruise control function that applies the brakes when the car’s speed increases to maintain the set speed. This type of cruise control will not only keep your speed on flat roads but also while going up and down hills.

What is the fastest 1 Series?

BMW 1 Series options: the ones worth considering Although standard kit has greatly improved over the past 10 years, the 1 Series still doesn’t offer cruise control or parking sensors as standard unlike many of its much cheaper hatchback rivals. We think these are vital for making life easier day-to-day.

Is the BMW 1 Series Reliable?

The 120d and 135i are the all-wheel-drive variants, while the fastest of the new hatchbacks is the M135i, a 300bhp all-wheel-drive rival to the Mercedes AMG A35 and VW Golf R.

How much does it cost to fit cruise control?

rated the diesel-engined 1 Series in first place on its list of the most reliable family cars. The petrol-engined versions ranked tenth. The 1 Series maintained its top raking in the 2021 edition of the reliability survey, although the petrol versions were reported to be more reliable than the diesels.

Can I upgrade my BMW to adaptive cruise control?

While it’s possible to install a cruise control system by yourself, ensure you have the knowledge and tools to do so. Otherwise, it can be installed professionally for $100 to $250. In total, you’re looking at anywhere from $200 to $600 depending on the system you purchase and the installation cost.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

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Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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