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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.

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© Hamburg Messe und Congress / Nicolas Maack

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.

Ausfahrt der P&O Cruises Aurora aus Hamburg — © P&O Cruises

Hamburg Cruise Days from September 13 to 15, 2019

For the 7th time, the Hamburg Cruise Days in September 2019 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.

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

Interactive Ship Finder

With the ship finder you can see what's going on in the harbour and on the Elbe - even from the comfort of your own home.

Interactive Ship Finder

Ship Arrivals

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.

Ship Arrivals

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.

Where to watch ships

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Free travel by bus, train & harbour ferries,
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Free travel everywhere by bus, train & harbour ferries

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Up to 50% discount on over 150 tourist attractions

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Train special Our Bestseller

overnight stay in hotel, with breakfast
Return journey by ICE (1st or 2nd class coaches, as booked)
Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth € 26,50

Train special

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From 185.00€

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 Water

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From 128.00€

Maritime Cultural Heritage Culture Travel

overnight stay in a Hotel, with breakfast
guided tour Speicherstadt and Kontorhaus District
Hamburg CARD (3 Days) – ticket worth € 26,50

Maritime Cultural Heritage

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From 143.00€

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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