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Shipping and cruises in Hamburg

If you like cruises, you'll love Hamburg!

Be there live and up close when the most beautiful cruise ships arrive at Hamburg's cruise terminals. You will find all the dates and information you need on cruises, the passing visits of cruise liners, as well as practical tips for those on a cruise and those interested in starting a here!

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    Cruise Liners & Shipping Companies

    To make sure you don't miss a ship in Hamburg harbour, you'll find all the shipping companies and cruise ships.

    Cruise Liners & Shipping Companies
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    Cruise ships on the Elbe Current ship arrivals in the Port of Hamburg

    Every year dream ships call at the port of Hamburg. This year as well, many ocean liners will be our guest and can be admired in all their splendour.

    Current ship arrivals in the Port of Hamburg
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    In the app Interactive ship finder

    Whether you are longing for the harbor, the best places for ship spotters or just want to browse: With our interactive ship finder you can see what is going on in the harbor and on the Elbe. And you can do it conveniently from home with our free app.

    Interactive ship finder
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    Come aboard Ship sightseeing

    Get a taste of some cruise flair - maybe you'll go on a big cruise the next time you visit Hamburg!

    Ship sightseeing

AT A GLANCE The most important information for cruise guests

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Watching ships. At the entrance and exit of the Elbe.

Rickmer Rickmers am Hamburger Hafen
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Where to watch ships

In Hamburg, the best and most well-known ocean liners in the world regularly enter and leave the harbour, which makes Hamburg a popular place for ship-spotters - 12 months out of the year.

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Leaving Hamburg on the Elbe

Experience the Elbe from Hamburg to its delta into the North Sea!

Leaving Hamburg on the Elbe

BOOK NOW Discover the Hamburg Harbour

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    Hafenrundfahrt Abicht (1 Stunde)
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    1h Harbour Tour Abicht

    • Starting at the Landungsbrücken
    • Following the vibrant quayside
    • Speicherstadt (depending on the tide)
    • Booking day ticktes
    1h Harbour Tour AbichtTo offerfrom 26.00 €*
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    Evening Lights Tour Abicht
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    1.5h Harbour Tour in the Evening

    • One of a kind night-ride
    • Illuminated facades
    • Sea of ​​lights of the Hamburg harbour
    • Maritime barge or  salon ship
    1.5h Harbour Tour in the EveningTo offerfrom 38.00 €*
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    Maritime Circle Line - Hop-on Hop-of
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    Hop-on Hop-off Ticket "Maritime Circle Line"

    • Hop-on/hop-off day ticket
    • Fixed timetable with 7 stops
    • Live commentary in German and English

     

    Hop-on Hop-off Ticket "Maritime Circle Line"To offerfrom 22.00 €*
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    Gregor´s Lichterfahrt und Abendtörn
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    Gregor's Harbour Tour in the Evening

     

    • Evening cruise through the harbour & Speicherstadt
    • Entertaining live commentary
    • Harbour tour on a traditional barge

     

    Gregor's Harbour Tour in the EveningTo offerfrom 30.00 €*

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    Hamburg travel including train 4 Days including hotel and arrival

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    Buzzing City by the Water Discoverer Experience

    • overnight stay in a hotel, with breakfast
    • Sightseeing tour on a red double-decker
    • 1-hour harbour tour on the Elbe
    Buzzing City by the WaterTo offerfrom 195.00 €
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    Hamburg for explorers On water, on land and on foot

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    • Guided tours by bus, boat and on foot
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The whole world's port Maritime Hamburg

Desire for the water, harbour flair and large boats? Then you're in the right place so close to the Elbe. No matter whether you take off on your own or want to experience such highlights as the Harbour Birthday or Cruise Days, we tell you when and where you can enjoy Hamburg's maritime flair pure.

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