Mini Cruises during the Hamburg Cruise Days 2012
There’s no doubt about it: the best way to enjoy the Hamburg Cruise Days is from the water. For example, on the mini cruises offered by the shipping companies Abicht, Barkassen-Meyer and the Maritime Circle Line you can greet the stars of the Hamburg Cruise Days – the giant cruise ships – from the water, take snapshots or simply enjoy the view…
BLUE PORT – Hamburg’s Port in blue
From Monday, 13 August 2012, the lighting artist Michael Batz will again be illuminating the buildings and structures around the port in a blue light. The best view of this magical spectacle is from on board a ship. The Abicht shipping company (www.abicht.de ) offers evening tours to all the highlights with plenty of time to take photos… more »
For early-risers: welcoming the cruise ships
Early-risers know that the early hours of the morning, when a light mist hovers over the Elbe, is when the port unfolds its very special magic. Most of the cruise ships will reach their berths in the port between 5.30am and 7.30am. Come on board Abicht’s ship the MS CONCORDIA (www.abicht.de ) and welcome the MS COLUMBUS 2, the AIDAmar, the MS/ASTOR and the DEUTSCHLAND... more»
“Permission to come aboard, Captain“
Rub shoulders with the cruise ships on a very special tour of the port: the Elbe shipping company Abicht (www.abicht.de) will take you off on in one of their traditional river barges on a “window-shopping” cruise to the cruise ships – including detailed information about the ocean-going giants and plenty of time to take photos. This mini cruise will have you longing to set off on a longer one… more »
Cruise Evening on the paddle steamer LOUISIANA STAR
Experience the thrill of pure nostalgia on the atmospheric paddle steamer LOUISIANA STAR owned by the Elbe shipping company (www.abicht.de ). In a fabulous ambience with dance music courtesy of a DJ and “all inclusive” drinks, you’ll experience the grand departure parade of the cruise ships. The experts from the Koch Übersee travel agency will be on hand to provide information about all the ships participating … more »
On the websites of Barkassen-Meyer and the Maritime Circle Line, you will find more mini cruises.
