Events for cruise enthusiasts

Varied events around seafaring

Anyone who loves seafaring cannot avoid Hamburg as a venue for harbour festivals, trade fairs and ship christenings. Cruise passengers and ship lovers will get their money's worth again in 2019. From January to December, cruise ships from many shipping companies will be arriving at Hamburg Harbour.

© Hamburg Messe und Congress / Nicolas Maack
Maritime event on the Elbe

830th HARBOUR BIRTHDAY HAMBURG - May 10 to 12, 2019

Every year in May, the Port of Hamburg, the "gateway to the world", is turned upside down: More than a million people celebrate the HARBOUR BIRTHDAY HAMBURG - the world's largest harbour festival - every year on the colourful harbour mile along the Elbe between HafenCity and the museum harbour Oevelgönne. Special highlights are the breathtaking fireworks, ship parades and the unique tugboat ballet.

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Ausfahrt der P&O Cruises Aurora aus Hamburg
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Countdown starts for Europe's major cruise event: September 12. to 14, 2025

Hamburg Cruise Days 2023

The Hamburg Cruise Days will transform the port into the absolute cruise hot spot of Europe. Each time, the Cruise Days are a complete success for the Hanseatic City. Numerous visitors come to marvel at cruise ships, be inspired and enjoy the colourful supporting programme consisting of stage acts, gastronomy and shopping opportunities.

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

Kreuzfahrtschiff am Terminal Altona
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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
© 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
© 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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    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 169.60 €
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    Hamburg for explorers On water, on land and on foot

    • overnight stay in a Hotel, with breakfast
    • Guided tours by bus, boat and on foot
    • Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth 33.50€
    Hamburg for explorersTo offerfrom 192.60 €

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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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
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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
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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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