Sightseeing Cruises

2-Hour Hamburg Harbour Cruise

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.

Duration

2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Operator: Rainer Abicht Elbreederei

4.4/5

(1,102)

Francine

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

We enjoyed the walk around the big container ships in the port of Hamburg. The coffee, the clean toilets on board, the outdoor space and the possibility of moving around on the boat were all pluses. On the other hand, we didn't even get to the very beginning of the canals of the old town, even though we had a two-hour cruise planned. This was very frustrating, especially as we hadn't been warned. The German guide was apparently friendly and competent, but he spoke too loudly for the audio guide's English comments (and only English, long live our European partner!) to be audible, which was a pity for us.

Meeghan

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Captain had a good sense of humor and obviously knowledgeable as he talked alot. Unfortunately we presumed it had audio assistance. And even though we said we spoke English no one mentioned that the tour was a spoken one all in German so didn't understand any of it. 🤣 would've been nice to have been offered an English speaking one, but our fault for booking the wrong tour

Frits

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The tour was fine and the experience optimal. One note: we assumed that it included a section of Speicherstadt. This was not the case. We were mainly in the harbor. Speichterstadt we saw via the hopon-hopoff bus tour. In short we did not get what we had hoped for....

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Caroline
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Comfortable and interesting boat ride with drinks and snacks available. The narration was hard to follow as a non-native German speaker, but it was obviously humorous and enjoyed by many.
Chibani
Sep 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The cruise was okay if you were German speaking. No audio guide for English speakers. Check to make sure English guides are provided.
De
Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The human-sized boat. The pilot's involvement Close-up view of container carriers
Haack
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The harbor tour was very informative as well as very funny and entertaining. Absolutely recommended! It doesn't get any better than this!
Ana
Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We enjoyed the cruise very much. I would recommend it.

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.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly after purchase.

Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of redemption.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.

Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time to avoid any delays.

Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your voucher at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, Brücke 1 Hamburg, 20359 Germany.

You will receive the access code directly from the staff on-site when boarding, or on the brochures laid out on-site.

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

Getting There

These Bus lines stop near St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken: 112.

These Subway lines stop near St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken: U3.

These S-Bahn lines stop near St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken: S1, S3.