Events for cruise enthusiasts

STILL NOT ENOUGH OF SEAFARING? Don't miss a ship arrival in Hamburg

Kreuzfahrtschiff am Cruise Center Altona vor Hamburger Skyline mit Elbphilharmonie und Hafenanlagen
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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
Frau blickt auf historische Schiffe im Hamburger Hafen und zeigt in die Ferne bei sonnigem Wetter
© Timo Sommer

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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Where to watch ships
Kreuzfahrtschiff Astor bei Sonnenuntergang auf ruhiger See unter teils bewölktem Himmel
© Transocean Kreuzfahrten

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.

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You should not miss this! Unique events this year in the port of Hamburg

Hamburg has a lot of exciting maritime events to offer. We provide you with moments of happiness on the water and bring you comfortably to the Hanseatic city. Whether right in the middle of the action or on a ship away from the hustle and bustle with a view of the colorful hustle and bustle - we have the right all-round carefree package for you.

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Queen Mary 2 fährt in den Hamburger Hafen ein, im Hintergrund die Elbphilharmonie und Skyline
© mediaserver.hamburg.de / Jörg Modrow

Shipping & Cruises

Experience the metropolis on the Elbe before or after your cruise or just watch the ships. Be there live and up close when the most amazing cruise ships arrive at Hamburg's cruise terminals.

Shipping & Cruises
Industrielle Hafenansicht in Hamburg mit rostiger Leiter im Vordergrund und Kränen im Hintergrund
© ThisIsJulia Photography

Port of Hamburg & Environs

Europe's second largest port extends from the cruise terminal to the historic Speicherstadt and the Landungsbrücken to the modern container port.

Port of Hamburg & Environs
Uhrturm der Landungsbrücken mit Museumsschiff Rickmer Rickmers und Blick auf die Elbe
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The Landungsbrücken

The Landungsbrücken are Hamburg's floating jetty and starting point for numerous harbour tours and ferries.

The Landungsbrücken

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