Der Hamburger Hafen bei Nacht in blaues Licht getaucht zur Blue Port Parade der Cruise Days
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Hamburg Cruise Days

THE CRUISE FESTIVAL AT THE PORT OF HAMBURG HAMBURG CRUISE DAYS

From 12 to 14 September 2025, Hamburg will once again become the stage for the world of cruises - with the Hamburg Cruise Days. The most beautiful cruise festival in the world presents itself with impressive ships, the atmospheric Blue Port Hamburg and spectacular event highlights such as the parade with eight expedition and cruise ships on Saturday evening. Of course, the Blue Port Hamburg is not to be missed: light artist Michael Batz will once again bathe the harbour in magical blue light for the Hamburg Cruise Days - an unforgettable experience for all visitors.

Event highlights for the Hamburg Cruise Days 2025

Promenade from the Landungsbrücken to the Elbphilharmonie:
Friday, 12 September 2025 from 14:00 - 24:00
Saturday, 13 September 2025 from 11:00 - 24:00
Sunday, 14 September 2025 from 11:00 - 20:00

Hamburg Cruise Days Parade: 
Highlights of the festival - Accompanied by music and entertainment, the festively illuminated cruise ships parade down the Elbe through the blue illuminated harbour
13.09.2025

Blue Port Hamburg: 
Start of the light installation by artist Michael Batz
10.09. - 28.09.2025

Get the best seats on board

You can be right up close to the big highlight of the event: join us on board the MS Commodore and enjoy the view of the spectacular Hamburg Cruise Days Parade from the deck. You won't forget Hamburg's cruise event in a hurry.

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Blau beleuchtetes AIDA-Kreuzfahrtschiff vor der Elbphilharmonie bei Vollmond während der Hamburg Cruise Days
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Hamburg Cruise Days on the MS Commodore Arrival 12.09.2025

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  • 3-hour boat trip Great Hamburg Cruise Days-parade
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