Hamburg is betting on Sustainable Growth in Cruise Shipping

Hamburg is betting on Sustainable Growth in Cruise Shipping Increase in cruise traffic in Hamburg – Record participation in Hamburg Cruise Days 2019 2018 proved to be another highly satisfying cruise season for Cruise Gate Hamburg GmbH (CGH). The operator of Hamburg’s...
Safety first

Safety first

Safety first Carnival Corporation, the world’s biggest cruise company, monitors its fleet around the clock from a number of locations, including Hamburg. We visited the Fleet Operations Center in HafenCity.  Absolute concentration, day and night: the crew at...
Ships with a past

Ships with a past

Ships with a past Think that cruise ships glide uneventfully through life? Think again! Some cruise ships have histories to rival any ripping yarn. We present three legends that are definitely not tall tales.  Photo: Shutterstock The downfall of the monarchy...
Data ahoy!

Data ahoy!

Data ahoy! Digital communication and digital processes
are playing an increasingly important role on board: we take a glimpse behind the scenes.  Illustration: Shutterstock Pepper stands attentively in the lobby, greeting passengers with an almost expectant...
Bollywood on Board

Bollywood on Board

Bollywood on Board Adel Sajan, a billionaire’s son, and Sana Kahn, a beauty queen, tied the knot in a lavish Indian wedding on board a cruise ship along with 1200 guests. What sounds like a Bollywood script actually took place on the Costa Fascinosa.  Photo:...