Cruise boats on the Elbe River with Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.
Harbor cruise boat passing historic brick buildings in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district.
Harbor cruise boat with tourists on a canal in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district.
Passengers seated on a boat during the 2-Hour XXL Hamburg Harbor Cruise.
Cruise ship navigating Hamburg Harbor during 2-hour XXL tour.
Harbor cruise boat navigating through Hamburg's Speicherstadt district canal.
Interior of a tour boat with seating, Elbphilharmonie visible through windows, Hamburg Harbor Cruise.

2-Hour Hamburg Harbour Cruise

Hamburg
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration

Duration: 2 hours

Free cancellation

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Operator: Rainer Abicht Elbreederei

With free choice between a traditional barge and a spacious salon, you can sail on the river Elbe and explore the iconic port of Hamburg!

A professional and experienced captain on board will narrate interesting anecdotes in German about your surroundings, introducing you to Hamburg’s history and appeal.

Explore the historic warehouse district of Speicherstadt and discover why it isn’t just open at any time of the day.

See the HafenCity along with the impressive Elbphilharmonie offering a treat of visual and architectural otherworldliness.

On this cruise, you will witness a striking contrast between the past and present as you discover the massive container terminals.

2-hour harbour cruise

Live commentary in German

Drinks and food

Additional gratuities

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Cruise boats on the Elbe River with Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.

Handling more than eight million containers in a year, and lined with a fleet of romantic tour barges, Hamburg harbour is the largest seaport in all of Germany! For centuries, this port has been the driving force behind Hamburg’s rising economy. While the port presents itself as a striking image of urbanization and development, it also, much like Venice, has a labyrinth of canals, inducing a feeling of medieval times. Hamburg owes much of its worldly character to the mighty Elbe, the river on which the port is situated.

The extended 2-hour tour of the port of Hamburg is nothing short of an adventure. With informative and interesting facts imparted by an experienced captain on board the cruise, you will leave with a better and deeper understanding of the affairs that take place within the harbour shores. By the time you’re done with the cruise, you’ll be thorough with container terminals, having a better understanding of terms like dry dock, TEU, RoRo, and more. A detour to the historic Speicherstadt will take you through narrow crisscrossing canals and numerous bridges offering picturesque views of Neo-Gothic brick buildings.

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Harbor cruise boat passing historic brick buildings in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district.

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Harbor cruise boat with tourists on a canal in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district.

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Passengers seated on a boat during the 2-Hour XXL Hamburg Harbor Cruise.

What to bring

  • A passport or ID is required.

  • You are welcome to bring your own headphones or purchase some on-site.

Accessibility

  • Transportation of wheelchairs is only possible on a large passenger ship.

Additional information

  • Outside food is not allowed.

  • Please note that all harbour cruises aboard little barges are subject to the tide.

  • The boats will have an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather conditions.

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Cruise ship navigating Hamburg Harbor during 2-hour XXL tour.

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Harbor cruise boat navigating through Hamburg's Speicherstadt district canal.

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