There’s no business like show business

There’s no business like show business

There’s no business like show business It takes months of meticulous rehearsals at the AIDA Entertainment studios to prepare the spectacular shows on board the AIDA ships. hamburg cruise mag was invited backstage. Entertainment? Few words are so closely linked to the...
The discovery of slowness

The discovery of slowness

The discovery of slowness River cruise operators can only dream of emulating the boom their ocean cruising cousins are enjoying. But river travel is fast gaining in popularity, for a number of very good reasons….  A river cruise is the best way to enjoy...

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...