Hamburg’s Geographic Advantages

A cruise is not only a sea journey - the various tourist destinations along the way are of equal importance. This means that the image and infrastructure of each of the docks play a significant role. The Hamburg Docks have developed to become an interesting tourist destination for cruises within a very short space of time. This is on the one hand due to the fact that the Docks are in an excellent inner city location and - on the other hand – that it is the home of one of the most modern Cruise Liner Terminals, the HCC (Hamburger Cruise Center).

The passengers can easily explore the maritime metropolis of Hamburg due to the good public transport links and short routes. The city offers numerous appealing day trips and, for those not keen to leave the Docks, there is also plenty to see. The traditional Hamburg Docks has a wealth of tourist attractions and is one of the most lively areas of the city.

But also the surrounding areas can be reached quickly due to the optimum location of the city of Hamburg and the good transport networks. This means that passengers can take a day trip to the federal capital Berlin or the Hansa towns Lübeck, Lüneburg and Stade. The Sachsenwald or the Alte Land are excellent green areas.

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A Traditional Port of Call for Cruises

Hamburg has a long tradition as a destination or departure point for cruise ships. Many passenger ships call at Hamburg every year. Cruise...

Cruises – Invented in Hamburg

The home port of Cruises is the Hamburg Docks. Albert Ballin, the former Director General of the Hamburg HAPAG (Hamburger-Amerikanische...

Freighter voyages

Many shipping companies offer cargo ship voyages for passengers. These are sold through specialized agencies. Most vessels on which...

The 2010 cruise season

Altogether the Port of Hamburg received 104 calls (2009: 87) from cruise ships, so that for the first time in Hamburg’s cruise history the...

FAQ

Is parking available at the Hamburg Cruise Center?

Answer

You can find long-term parking 200 m from the terminal: Contipark parking garage, telephone number +49-40-30069730, Am Sandtorkai 6 – 8.

(€ 12.00 per day, € 49.00 per 7 days)

How many cruise terminals does the Port of Hamburg have?

Answer

There are two cruise terminals in the Port of Hamburg:

Hamburg Cruise Center Altona Weiterlesen  

Hamburg Cruise Center HafenCity Weiterlesen  

 

 

How many berths does the Port of Hamburg provide for cruise liners?

Answer

There are two berths at the cruise terminal Grasbrook and one berth in Hamburg-Altona.

Is luggage storage available at the Cruise Center?

Answer

No, unfortunately there is no left-luggage office there.