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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 hrs

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Operator: Rainer Abicht Elbreederei

4.4/5(1,152)

Andreas R

Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
Die Schifffahrt hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben viel Wissenswertes über Hamburg erfahren und sehr viel gesehen. Matthias hat es sehr kurzweilig vermittelt mit einer guten Prise Humor.

Stefanie F

Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Sehr nette Menschen, sehr schöne Fahrt. Viele spannende und lustige Informationen. Aber im Frühling 2026 fühlt sich doch jeder Witz, der Frauen zur "Nervesäge" per see erklärt, mehr als befremdlich an. Da könnte der nette Kapitän noch mal ein bisschen dran arbeiten. - Und alle zwei Tage eine Erinnerung an die Bewertung zu erhalten war auch reichlich nervig.

Ulrike P

Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The captain really made the tour unforgettable with his lively storytelling! We loved it! Unfortunately, no one checked our reservation, so instead of the XXL tour, we ended up on the 1-hour harbor cruise for two hours. It was nice, but we ended up paying too much!
    • 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.

  • 1,152 reviews

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    Guests from France, Denmark, Austria and over 21 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Nadine L

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    Eine tolle und sehr informative Hafenrundfahrt! Charmant und mit viel Witz durch Kapitän Jochen begleitet. Gerne wieder! Schade, dass die Speicherstadt gesperrt war. Aber es war bestimmt nicht meine letzte Rundfahrt mit der Kapitän Prüsse! Kaiserwetter hat das Erlebnis abgerundet!

    Jennifer R

    Family
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    Eine sehr schöne und lustige Bootsfahrt. Der Azubi Bambi hat das mega toll gemacht und sehr gut erklärt. Immer wieder gern.

    Stefanie F

    Couple
    Verified booking
    May 2026
    Sehr nette Menschen, sehr schöne Fahrt. Viele spannende und lustige Informationen. Aber im Frühling 2026 fühlt sich doch jeder Witz, der Frauen zur "Nervesäge" per see erklärt, mehr als befremdlich an. Da könnte der nette Kapitän noch mal ein bisschen dran arbeiten. - Und alle zwei Tage eine Erinnerung an die Bewertung zu erhalten war auch reichlich nervig.

    Andreas R

    Group
    Verified booking
    5 days ago
    Die Schifffahrt hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Wir haben viel Wissenswertes über Hamburg erfahren und sehr viel gesehen. Matthias hat es sehr kurzweilig vermittelt mit einer guten Prise Humor.

    Michaela W

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    + The small launch came very close to the huge container ship. - However, the tour was accompanied by live commentary that was barely audible.
  • 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.

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