Kreuzfahrtschiff am Cruise Center Altona vor Hamburger Skyline mit Elbphilharmonie und Hafenanlagen
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Ship arrivals

Cruise ships on the Elbe Current ship arrivals in the port of Hamburg

The Port of Hamburg, also known as the Gateway to the World, attracts visitors with its variety of ship arrivals and first-class cruise terminals. With three cruise terminals, Hamburg is the starting point for most cruises to and from Germany. Here you can find information on current cruise ship arrivals at the Cruise Centre Baakenhöft, the Docking Station in Altona and Kronprinzkai in Steinwerder. The innovative and ultra-modern new HafenCity Cruise Centre will also open in 2025. Immerse yourself in the maritime flair of the Port of Hamburg and discover the first-class venue for cruise ship fans.

  • Queen Mary 2 fährt durch den Hamburger Hafen, im Vordergrund die Landungsbrücken, im Hintergrund Containerkräne
    © Christian Spahrbier
    Queen Mary 2
  • AIDAsol liegt am Kai im Hamburger Hafen, im Hintergrund Kräne und Hafenanlagen bei Abendlicht
    © AIDA Cruises
    AIDAsol
  • Kreuzfahrtschiff MSC Preziosa fährt bei klarem Wetter durch tiefblaues Meer
    © MSC Cruises
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Impressive cruise giants: Ships that regularly call at Hamburg

Every year, dream cruise liners call at the Port of Hamburg: These include the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria from Cunard, the Mein Schiff fleet from TUI Cruises and the AIDA cruise ships, including the AIDAperla and the AIDAsol.

MSC Cruises also impresses with luxury and elegance, for example with the MSC Preziosa, a jewel of modern cruising. All this makes Hamburg one of the most popular cruise ports in Europe and makes cruisers' hearts beat faster!

Ship arrivals in October

    Ship arrivals in November

    • Arrival AIDAdiva Estimated Vessels

      • 10.11.2025
      • 08:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival AIDAmar Estimated Vessels

      • 09.11.2025
      • 08:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival AIDAnova Estimated Vessels

      • 08.11.2025
      • 08:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival Balmoral Estimated Vessels

      • 29.11.2025
      • 12:00
      • Cruise Center Altona
      To event

    • Arrival Hanseatic Nature Estimated Vessels

      • 21.10.2025
      • 07:00
      • Cruise Center Altona
      To event

    • Arrival Iona Estimated Vessels

      • 05.11.2025
      • 07:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival MSC Virtuosa Estimated Vessels

      • 14.11.2025
      • 07:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival Otto Sverdrup Estimated Vessels

      • 31.10.2025
      • 07:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival Queen Mary 2 Estimated Vessels

      • 17.11.2025
      • 07:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

    • Arrival Vasco da Gama Estimated Vessels

      • 07.11.2025
      • 08:00
      • Cruise Center Steinwerder
      To event

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