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Hamburg Harbor Small-Group Cruising Tour

Tourists enjoying Sailing and Cruising in the Port of Hamburg
View of the Elbphilharmonie and Modern buildings
Tourists enjoying Sailing and Cruising in the Port of Hamburg
View of the Hamburg Port

Cruise along river Elbe in Hamburg on this intimate sail with your close ones and see the city's popular landmarks with a professional skipper.

Highlights

  • Love an intimate setup to experience new things? Don't miss this small-group cruise with professional skippers in Hamburg.

  • Sail through the beautiful port of Hamburg to the Elbphilharmonie, a concert hall landmark built like a ship, and the historic Landungsbrücken.

  • Cruise along the Elbe to Burchardkei, the city's largest and oldest container handling facility, and see ongoing dock operations and cargo movement there.

  • Pick your adventure: choose a 2, 4, or 6-hour tour and decide if you start in Hamburg or Wedel. Tailor your journey to your needs!

  • Did you know? Hamburg is called the 'City of Bridges' with over 2,500 bridges, making transport across waterbodies seamless.

Inclusions

  • 2/4/6-hour Hamburg cruise to/from Hamburg or Webel

  • Boarding on a barge/passenger ship/sailing yacht

  • Small group of up to 12 people

  • Well-trained professional skipper

  • Life jacket

  • Health/travel insurance

Exclusions

  • Drinks (available for purchase on board)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

Be it a romantic getaway, an intimate birthday party, or just a quick exploration around Hamburg, this unique experience is perfect for it! Sail along the river Elbe, perfect for a price-conscious and time-saving traveler.

Going with the flow in Hamburg

Sail on the river Elbe and pass through the world-renowned concert hall of Elbphilharmonie, an unmissable glass structure in the shape of a ship. You will also pass Landungsbrücken, a waterfront promenade while on the route. The cruise has a well-trained professional skipper to fill you in with details of these landmarks.

This cruise goes right up to Burchardkei, where you can see huge containers and cargo at the dock, given that it is the oldest and largest container handling hub.

The cruise also has a variety of drinks that you can try out if you like. The entire experience is the perfect way to see Hamburg in the shortest possible way, without missing out on the significant attractions.

Sights covered

  • Port of Hamburg

  • Elbphilharmonie concert hall

  • Museumshafen Oevelgonne

  • Neumuhlen

  • Elbe Beach

  • Elbchaussee

  • Alter Schwede

  • Finkenwerder Norderdeich

  • Blankenese

What to bring

  • Bring along clean sports shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

  • Carry your sunglasses and sunscreen.

  • Dress snugly in warm layers as you may experience a chilly twist in the weather.

What's not allowed

  • Nobody likes a crowd. A single group for this experience has a maximum of 12 people.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

  • It is recommended to eat before your sailing trip.

  • Non-alcoholic cool drinks, beer, and Prosecco are available on board for little money.

  • Automatic life jackets are provided on board for free.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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