Book Schifffahrt Hamburg Tickets

A boat tour you tailor by duration and route, with live commentary and the option to end at Elbphilharmonie.

• Starting point: Board at the harbor piers shown on your voucher in Hamburg.
• Sights covered: See Speicherstadt warehouses, HafenCity, Elbphilharmonie, and container terminals from the water.
• Options: Choose a 1or 2 hour tour duration to match how long you want to stay on the water.
• Everything you get: Boat ride, live German commentary, choice to disembark at Elbphilharmonie or return to the original pier.

Inclusions #

• 1 or 2-hour Hamburg harbor cruise (as per option selected)

• Live commentary in German

• Disembark at Elbphilharmonie or pier

Exclusions #

• Food & drinks

• English-language commentary

What to bring

• ID: Carry your passport or a valid ID card.
• Earphones: Bring your own earphones to enjoy the audio guide comfortably.

Accessibility

• Wheelchairs and strollers: Wheelchairs and strollers are better accommodated on the larger passenger ship.
• Departure time: The exact departure time for the larger passenger ship will be confirmed at the meeting point.

What’s not allowed

• Weapons and sharp objects: Weapons and sharp objects are not allowed onboard the cruise.
• Outside food: Outside food is not permitted on board.

Additional information

• Audio app: Download the audio guide app before your visit to avoid any network issues at the harbor.
• Audio guides: You can request audio guides in additional languages directly from the crew on board.
• Barge departures: If your harbor tour runs on a barge, you can buy drinks at the pier before departure.
• Route changes: Winter operations may result in longer-than-usual 45-minute departure intervals.

A flexible open ticket valid for one year, with a 2-hour glass-roof barge cruise through the Speicherstadt canals and HafenCity.

• Starting point: Board at the confirmed pier in Hamburg harbor; departure details are shared after booking.
• Sights covered: Speicherstadt warehouse district and canals, HafenCity, harbor docks and container terminals.
• Everything you get: 2-hour harbor cruise on a glass-roof barge with live German commentary and an open ticket.

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• 2-hour harbor cruise

• Little barge with glass roof

• Live commentary in German

• Flexible open ticket

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

What to bring

• ID: Bring a valid passport or photo ID for verification.
• Headphones: You may bring your own headphones or purchase a pair on site.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food: Outside food is not permitted on board.

Additional information

• Ticket validity: Your ticket is a flexible open ticket and is valid for one year from the purchase date.
• Tides: Harbor cruises on little barges are subject to tidal conditions and may vary accordingly.
• Glass roof: The barge may sail with an open or closed glass roof depending on the weather.

Romantic 90 minute cruise for couples, with city lights and skyline views shimmering on the water.

• Starting point: Board at Landungsbrucken Bridge 3 in Hamburg.
• Sights covered: See the red brick warehouses of Speicherstadt and Hamburg's modern HafenCity district beautifully illuminated in the evening.
• Options: Choose a barge cruise or a ship cruise to match your preferred style of evening harbor experience.
• Everything you get: 90 minute harbor tour with live German commentary, daily departures, guaranteed operation, and alternative ships if Speicherstadt is not navigable.

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• 90-minute evening harbor lights tour through the Port of Hamburg

• Cruise on barge (as per option selected)

• Cruise on ship (as per option selected)

• Live commentary in German

• Daily departures as per schedule

• Guaranteed execution

• Alternative ships if Speicherstadt not navigable

Exclusions #

• Food and drinks

• English commentary

What to bring

• Ticket: Present your valid ticket or booking confirmation at boarding.
• Child ID: Carry proof of age if you are bringing children up to 5 years old who travel free.

Additional information

• Meeting point: Board at Landungsbrucken Bridge 3, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.
• Public transport: Reach the pier via U-Bahn or S-Bahn to Landungsbrucken station.
• Operations: Daily departures operate according to the published schedule.

Extended sightseeing route that covers working docks, port locks, and city skyline perspectives.

• Starting point: Board at central Hamburg piers along the Elbe waterfront in the historic docklands district.
• Sights covered: See HafenCity's contemporary district, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, and towering container ships in the bustling port basins.
• Everything you get: Enjoy a 2-hour harbor cruise on a small ship with live German commentary, an audio guide app available in ten languages as you explore the Port of Hamburg.

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• 2-hour Port of Hamburg cruise on a small ship

• Live commentary in German

• Audio app in 10 languages

Exclusions #

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

• Food and drinks

• Headphones for audio tour

What to bring

• ID required: Bring a valid passport or ID card for check-in.
• Headphones: Bring your own wired or wireless headphones for the audio app tour.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: Not wheelchair accessible, so wheelchair users cannot join this cruise.

What’s not allowed

• Pets: Only small dogs with a leash and muzzle are allowed on board.

Additional information

• Audio app: Download the free 'Rainer Abicht' audio app in 10 languages before boarding for multilingual commentary.

Ticket you can use any day, ideal if you want freedom in your evening plans.

• Starting point: Board at St. Pauli Landungsbrücken Piers in central Hamburg, along the waterfront promenade.
• Sights covered: See Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt brick warehouses and the huge container port dramatically lit by cranes, ships, and reflections at night.
• Everything you get: A 1.5-hour tour on your through Speicherstadt and the container port, with German commentary and a 1-year open ticket.

Inclusions #

• 1.5-hour evening lights tour through the Speicherstadt and container port (depending on the tide)

• Live commentary by the captain in German

• Flexible open ticket valid for one year

Exclusions #

• Headphones

• Guaranteed passage through Speicherstadt (depends on tide)

• Barrier-free access on all ships

• Food and drinks

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to bring

• Headphones: Headphones are not provided.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair access: Only some ships are barrier free; many vessels on this route are not accessible.
• Accessible ships: Barrier free ships RIVER STAR, HAMBURG, and LOUISIANA STAR are accessible via gangway.
• Accessible departures: There are no fixed departure times for barrier free ships, so plan extra flexibility.
• Accessibility check: Please call the office before departure if you require barrier free access.
• Facilities: Barrier free ships offer appropriate accessible sanitary facilities on board.

Additional information

• Ticket validity: Your ticket is a flexible open ticket and is valid for one year from the purchase date.
• Operation days: The evening lights tour operates daily throughout the year.
• Departure times: Departure times vary by season, so please check the departure calendar.
• Boarding time: Boarding for the evening lights tour begins 1 hour before the scheduled departure.
• Arrival recommendation: Arrive at the meeting point 30 to 45 minutes before departure for better seat choice.
• Route conditions: The tour is subject to tidal conditions, so the route may change with the tides.
• Special events: On major events like Port Anniversary or New Year’s Eve, special evening cruises operate.
• Rescheduling: You do not need to notify in advance to reschedule; just bring your valid ticket to the pier.
• Cancellation: Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

1 hour sightseeing cruise with flexible departures for a quick glimpse of Hamburg's harbor.

• Starting point: Board at St. Pauli Landing Stages.
• Sights covered: Glide through Speicherstadt's canal-lined warehouses, see modern HafenCity, the Kohlbrand Bridge, busy locks, and towering container terminals.
• Everything you get: Harbor cruise with indoor lounge or open sun deck, live German commentary on the route, plus a free audio guide app in 10 languages.

Inclusions #

• 1-hour harbor cruise past Speicherstadt and HafenCity

• Live commentary in German

• Free audio guide app in 10 languages

• Access to sun deck or air-conditioned lounge

Exclusions #

• Headphones

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

• Food and drinks (available to purchase onboard)

What to bring

• Headphones and phone: Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone for the audio guide app.

Accessibility

• Wheelchairs: Transportation of wheelchairs is only possible on a large passenger ship; contact the tour operator in advance to arrange this.

What’s not allowed

• Weapons: Do not bring weapons or sharp objects on board, as these are strictly prohibited.
• Outside food and drinks: Do not bring your own food or drinks, as outside refreshments are not allowed.

Additional information

• Audio app: Download the free RainerAbicht audio guide app in advance to access commentary in 10 languages (Chinese, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish).
• Route note: Tours of the Speicherstadt depend on water levels and may not operate during high or low tide.
• Summer & Fall departures: In good weather, boats depart every 5–15 minutes; in moderate to bad weather, every 30–40 minutes.
• Winter & Spring departures: In moderate to bad weather, boats may depart at any time.
• Boat roof: Boats may have an open or closed glass roof, depending on the weather.