Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Oct
Typical Duration
7-9 nights
Price Range
$159–$22,419 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Hamburg is one of Europe's largest and most important cruise ports, offering excellent access to Northern European itineraries and serving as a major embarkation point for Baltic and North Sea cruises.
Cruises that visit Hamburg
- cruises to Hamburg
- Hamburg sailings
- Hamburg cruises
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 3-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 4-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 5-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 5-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Virgin Voyages cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Hamburg
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 8:00 PM
Usually about 12 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Miniatur Wunderland
If you want an interactive experience for big and small this is perfect.
Elbphilharmonie Hamburg
Completely free and under cover for those rainy day activities.
Europa Passage
Spacious, clean, elegant, with a marvellous selection of stores.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Old Elbe Tunnel
Worth the visit because it's for free and has nice attractions around.
St. Pauli Piers
There’s a boat that has a restaurant/ escape room/ museum.
Planten un Blomen
The children's play area was huge and great fun for my kids!
Designer Outlet Neumünster
Nice for shopping and great options to choose from with attractive prices.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Stadtpark
A beautiful wooded park with walkinv trails and a planetarium.
Hamburg Dungeon
This was an incredibly unique and interactive experience.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Panoptikum
Interesting small museum for small price.
Hamburger Meile
a mall full of clothes stores, fast food area and playground .
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Alstertal Shopping mall
So many shops, great selection on food and loads of affordable parking.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
St. Nikolai Memorial
The various stands and sculptures enhance the experience significantly.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Brücke 10
Service excellent, food delish, beer 10/10
Frau Möller
Perfect cozy atmosphere, good food choices, delicious!
Elbe Einkaufszentrum
Great shopping mall, it has great stores and it has 1hour free Parking.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery
Highly recommended for the coffee and memorable setting!
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
International Maritime Museum Hamburg
You can spend hours inside as it has 9 levels to explore.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
StrandPauli
Chilly, urban beach + bar, nice food, great drinks, very friendly staff
Gasthaus Heimathafen
Great atmosphere, good service and good food !
Hamburg Townhall
You can walk around see some expositions and also some of the rooms
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Burgerlich
The hamburgers are really good at an affordable price.
Levantehaus
High-quality stores and exquisite product variety in all stores.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Köz Urfa
Service is very attentive and portions large and flavourful.
Skyline Bar 20up
Great view, great drinks - quite possibly the best Old Fashion ive had...
Schifferbörse Restaurant
Excellent meals, excellent drinks and excellent staff.
Café Paris
Lovely style, great brunch location, efficient service!
Westfield
A lot of shops and brands for shopping, food courts, cinema and much more.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Hanseviertel
Good shopping centre, with a clean and free toilet.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Erika's Eck
YES, they serve german food on large plates and the beer is cold and tall.
Chilehaus
You can go all around the building and see some new aspect on each corner.
Nord Coast Coffee Roastery
The coffee, the food, the vibe and the price all tell a story of perfection.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Bäderland Festland
Lots of swimming space, multiple sports swimming options.
UNDERDOCKS
Good fish burgers, big portions, also the menu combo is a great choice!
NENI Hamburg
Great ambiance, delicious food and rock solid service!
Wandelhalle Hamburg
Edeka had many good vegan options!
Open · Closes 11 PM
Speicherstadt
Notable locations are the Miniatur Wunderland and the Kaffeemuseum.
With heart and sugar
The coffee is excellent, the atmosphere is nice, the service staff is great.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Kleine Haie Grosse Fische
Tasty, good ambience, friendly staff, great location, fair price.
Museum for Hamburg History
Do not miss the huge model train room on the top floor!
Temporarily closed
SPEISEKONTOR Hamburg - KÖRRI
Very nice atmosphere, really nice food and good menu options.
Old Commercial Room
The setting, service, and food were all very high quality.
Wasserpark Dove-Elbe
Also, there is a small kiosk that has some food and drinks available.
[m]eatery restaurant & botanist bar Hamburg
The food, atmosphere, and service were absolutely incredible.
Gasthaus an der Alster
Proper german experience, loved the food and the staff were great!
Laufauf
... authentic restaurant serving fine beer and German/Hamburg food.
Grill and Green
Very tasty burgers and drinks, atmosphere is super friendly.
Town Hall Market
Plenty of choices for food, drinks, and cristmas activities 👌
Das Dorf
Traditional meaty german fare served in a traditional manner and setting.
Erdapfel Hamburg (Altstadt)
A small store serving big Tasty portions at a very reasonable price.
Café Gnosa
Reasonably priced, tasty food, good tea and good wines.
Le Lion • Bar de Paris
Great Team, great Drinks and amazing atmosphere.
Elbstrand
It is around 2 km long, so you can easily find a quiet place to enjoy.
Marshall Street Coffee
Yummy freshly made food, excellent coffee, fun atmosphere.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Cafe Miller
Delicious vegan and vegetarian brunch buffet, sweet staff, nice atmosphere
Good One Café - Schanze
Delicious food in a cozy space with great coffee and a nice vibe.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sun
Bless Restaurant Hamburg
Great food, cozy and stylish interior and most of all outstanding service.
Madame Mai Hamburg
The food was delicious, generously portioned, and fast!
heimat Restaurant
Delicious food, friendly service and great ambiance - top restaurant.
Sandbox VR
We had a great first VR experience, and Nima was an excellent guide.
Beach Hamburg
It’s clean, stroller-friendly, and way more relaxing than you'd expect.
Restaurant Im Sprinkenhof
Typical Hamburg food, taste original, pricing ~20 euro .
Alsterfontäne
At Christmas they have a Christmas tree in the middle of the “lake”.
The Chug Club
Excellent service, excellent cocktails and excellent atmosphere.
Hamburg Harbor
There are a lot of activities to do nearby, just hope that it's not raining.
CIU` DIE BAR
The drinks are well prepared, beautifully presented, and taste excellent.
Falkensteiner Ufer
A nice beach for “ship spotting
philipps Restaurant
Fantastic and creative chef and very attentive staff.
Elbstrand Blankenese
Clean sandy beach.
HERITAGE Hamburg
Amazing Views, amazing service, amazing steaks.
Boberger See
Very nice like with really clear water 💦
The Bohemian - Bar
The drinks were unlike anything I've ever seen, very creative and delicious.
Tipsy Baker Bar Hamburg
Good music, relaxed atmosphere and great service.
HERITAGE Rooftop Bar
Great staff, great drinks, great location, professionalism at its best.
Landhaus Scherrer
Excellent food and wine in a very comfortable environment.
Restaurant Skyline Fine Dining
The restaurant is very beautiful and luxurious, with a stunning view.
hæbel
11 course meal, superb food quality.
The Table
Each dish was a delightful blend of flavors and presented beautifully.
Ba Nomu | Bar
Lovely atmosphere, amazing bartender and waitress, delicious cocktails.
Heimatjuwel | Restaurant in Hamburg
Incredible 5 course menu.
GALLERIA
Nice shopping.area but also quite hefty price tags !
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
HAERLIN
Every dish was perfectly crafted and full of flavor.
Jacobs Restaurant
Wonderfull view , top food, great service
Bar Queen Mum - Cocktailbar
Fair prices for great cocktails.
Petit Amour *
A memorable Michelin-star experience that we would happily repeat.
Lakeside
Good food, good service, a snobby location and atmosphere.
105 - buten un binnen | Restaurant Hamburg
A cozy atmosphere adds to the dining experience.
Nachtmichel
It’s a free, romantic spectacle (perfect for epic selfies).
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Hamburg
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Hamburg
Hamburg stands as one of Northern Europe's most vibrant cruise hubs, with seven major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Virgin Voyages calling regularly. With over 300 upcoming cruises and a strong presence year-round, this bustling port offers exceptional variety for cruisers seeking Northern European itineraries. Most voyages departing from Hamburg are seven-night cruises exploring iconic destinations like Southampton, Le Havre, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, and Copenhagen, making it an ideal embarkation point for comprehensive regional exploration.
As a port of call, Hamburg welcomes cruise passengers with easy access to the city's remarkable waterfront and maritime heritage. The historic Speicherstadt warehouse district and the stunning Elbphilharmonie concert hall are just steps from the cruise terminals, offering visitors a taste of Hamburg's unique blend of old-world charm and modern architecture. Whether you're embarking on a new adventure or enjoying a port day, Hamburg delivers authentic Northern European culture with the convenience and amenities today's cruise travelers expect.
As a port of call, Hamburg welcomes cruise passengers with easy access to the city's remarkable waterfront and maritime heritage. The historic Speicherstadt warehouse district and the stunning Elbphilharmonie concert hall are just steps from the cruise terminals, offering visitors a taste of Hamburg's unique blend of old-world charm and modern architecture. Whether you're embarking on a new adventure or enjoying a port day, Hamburg delivers authentic Northern European culture with the convenience and amenities today's cruise travelers expect.
Cruise Lines at Hamburg
- MSC Cruises (240 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (45 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (17 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (11 cruises)
- Seabourn (10 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (8 cruises)
- Holland America Line (6 cruises)
- HX Expeditions (5 cruises)
- Virgin Voyages (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Hamburg
Cruises Visiting Hamburg
Ship Schedule at Hamburg
Hamburg Location
Other Cruise Ports in Germany
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamburg known for?
Hamburg is known for its major port, maritime heritage, fish market, and cultural attractions.
Where is Hamburg located?
Hamburg is in northern Germany on the Elbe River, near the North Sea.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Hamburg?
DEHAM is the UN/LOCODE for Hamburg, Germany.
What are must-see attractions in Hamburg?
The Speicherstadt, Elbphilharmonie, Miniatur Wunderland, and the historic harbor.