The 10th Hamburg Cruise Days: Hamburg celebrates the fascination of cruises
From 12-14 September 2025, Hamburg will be hosting the 10th Hamburg Cruise Days as the city again becomes a hotspot for cruise and travel fans from across Europe. The stars of this year’s event are eight cruise ships, breathtakingly presented on the river and flanked by a varied programme on the waterfront and the magic blue lights of Blue Port Hamburg.
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From Hamburg to the lands of ice and fire: exploring Northern Europe’s wilderness with MSC Preziosa
Through Norway’s green fjords, on to the tundra of Svalbard in search of polar bears, sailing to the volcanic drama of Iceland, and along rugged coasts to the wild Highlands and rolling meadows of Scotland: MSC Preziosa takes her guests to some of the most spectacular destinations of the far north.weiterlesen
Private island for a day: a cruise holiday on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
A private island in the Caribbean? The Swiss shipping company MSC Cruises makes it possible. All ships from Miami, New York and Port Canaveral call at an idyllic island with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and swaying palm trees. Our travel report shows: this is shore leave of a very special kind.weiterlesen
The soul travels slowly – and so do the ships: more sustainable cruising with nicko cruises’ river fleet
Few know the wonders of nature as well as nicko cruises. With its ocean-going vessel and a fleet of river ships, the Stuttgart-based company travels to some of the most fascinating places on Earth. Protecting the environment along the way is essential – and ship technology plays a crucial role.weiterlesen
Discovering the world, preserving nature – with the VASCO DA GAMA
Few know the wonders of nature as well as nicko cruises. With its ocean-going vessel and a fleet of river ships, the Stuttgart-based company travels to some of the most fascinating places on Earth. Protecting the environment along the way is essential – and ship technology plays a crucial role.weiterlesen
A royal visit? Nothing unusual in Hamburg
When Hamburg receives a visit from a queen, it’s not always a royal from a monar-chy — and yet, the arrival is every bit as majestic.weiterlesen
AIDA sets course for sustainability
Viele einzelne Maßnahmen leisten einen Beitrag zu mehr Nachhaltigkeit. Was aber vor allem zählt, ist der ganzheitliche Ansatz – so wie bei AIDA.weiterlesen
Journeys to the Land of Fantasy
Fascinating landscapes with a wild, otherworldly beauty – and places are the embodiment of the fantasy world of cult series Game of Thrones. These destinations offer extreme adventures and sing their very own songs of fire and ice.weiterlesen
Bella Italia reloaded
If you travel, you get to see new countries, experience new cultures, people and beliefs. And if you travel on the Costa Smeralda, this experience starts the minute you step on board. Costa Crociere’s new LNG flagship is Italy – largely thanks to Adam D. Tihany, one of the world’s most renowned architects.weiterlesen
A film about life on the bridge: “Kapitäne”
Many people dream of being a captain. The documentary “Kapitäne” takes a moving and compelling look at the reality of being in charge on the bridge and presents five strong personalities.weiterlesen
Every straw counts: Plastic and the oceans
On beaches, in rivers and seas, the Artic ice and 11 kilometres under the surface of the ocean: plastic is everywhere – and it’s our fault. Now, the cruise industry is launching targeted projects to take action against plastic waste.weiterlesen