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A celebration of cruises and a spectacular highlight

A celebration of cruises and a spectacular highlight Hamburg, 20 August 2022 – A longing for ocean travel and the fascination of cruises: no other event showcases this captivating combination quite like the Hamburg Cruise Days. On the second day of the event,...

The start of the Hamburg Cruise Days pur 2022

The start of the Hamburg Cruise Days pur 2022 Hamburg, 19 August 2022 – Finally, the long wait is over: after the pandemic put a halt to the event for several years, the 8th Hamburg Cruise Days was officially opened on Friday afternoon. The thrilling event, which this...
Journeys to the Land of Fantasy

Journeys to the Land of Fantasy

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....
Bella Italia reloaded

Bella Italia reloaded

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...

Impressions 2019

Impressions 2019 These were the Hamburg Cruise Days 2019: A slideshow of our highlights! Copright: Hamburg Cruise Days / Jan Schugardt Copright: Hamburg Cruise Days / Jan Schugardt Copyright: Hamburg Cruise Days / Thomas Panzau Copyright: Hamburg Cruise Days / Thomas...
A film about life on the bridge: “Kapitäne”

A film about life on the bridge: “Kapitäne”

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. Two elderly men are playing chess....
Every straw counts:  Plastic and the oceans

Every straw counts: Plastic and the oceans

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...
PRESS PHOTOS 2019

PRESS PHOTOS 2019

PRESS PHOTOS 2019 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE All rights reserved. The pictures shown here may only be used free of charge in connection with direct editorial coverage of the Hamburg Cruise Days. The photos may only be used in their entirety and must not be...
The head chef recommends: passion and a smile

The head chef recommends: passion and a smile

The head chef recommends: passion and a smile Working on a cruise ship sounds like a dream. So does the reality live up to the dream? AIDA shows what it’s really like – from the point of view of potential candidates. The reality documentary series “The Crew Journey –...
Destination Art

Destination Art

Destination Art Many roads lead to art – and one of them starts on the sea. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises organises special themed cruises and displays unique artworks on board, providing access to thought-provoking culture and inspiring nature. A grand total of 890 original...
Have we forgotten how to relax?

Have we forgotten how to relax?

Have we forgotten how to relax? When was the last time you really and truly switched off? A survey conducted by TUI Cruises returned some alarming results: only 8% of us regularly achieve that necessary state of relaxation that allows us to recuperate. So here are...
Travel like Leif the Lucky

Travel like Leif the Lucky

Travel like Leif the Lucky Following in the footsteps of great explorers adds an exciting twist to a cruise. We look back at the daring heroes of the oceans – and invite you to recreate their journeys, but with all mod cons! Transatlantic relations Icelanders are...
Ship naming ceremonies – “… and good luck to all who sail on her!“

Ship naming ceremonies – “… and good luck to all who sail on her!“

Ship naming ceremonies – “… and good luck to all who sail on her!“ A naming ceremony is believed to bring good fortune to the new vessel. Once the bottle of bubbly smashes against the hull, the crew and all aboard can count on Neptune’s blessings. But there’s more to...