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Hamburg, 20 August 2022 \u2013 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, thousands of visitors along the riverside in Hamburg\u2019s port enjoyed an inspiring shore programme as well as a spectacular evening display of two cruise ships accompanied by lights, drones and music on the Elbe River. <\/strong><\/p>\n A joyful atmosphere and majestic cruise ships, an immersive shore programme and a unique multimedia show in the evening. On the second day, the Hamburg Cruise Days impressively\u00a0 demonstrated that even in the smaller, boutique version as the Hamburg Cruise Days pur<\/em>, the event truly remains in a class of its own. In glorious weather, thousands of visitors enjoyed the maritime festival between Landungsbr\u00fccken and Kehrwiederspitze in the port of Hamburg on Saturday.<\/p>\n The highlight of the second day was the spectacular meeting of two giant cruise ships \u2013 a colourful, spellbinding encounter between the AIDAprima and the MSC Magnifica against the impressive backdrop of the Blue Port Hamburg illuminations. The Pas de deux on blue<\/em> was one of those uniquely thrilling showcases that make the Hamburg Cruise Days so special.<\/p>\n Saturday evening: an artistic homage to Hamburg, cruises and travel At 22:35, against the backdrop of Blue Port Hamburg, spectators were treated to a breath-taking display with the AIDAprima, which belongs to the fleet of the Hamburg Cruise Days premium partner, AIDA Cruises, and the MSC Magnifica. The two cruise giants were joined by a fire-fighting boat, which played a literally central role: the Branddirektor Westphal, Hamburg\u2019s largest fire-fighting boat, positioned itself between the AIDAprima and the MSC Magnifica and added illuminated water fountains from its fire-fighting pumps to the extravaganza.<\/p>\n The presentation was a combination of a spectacular light show, music, projections onto the side of the AIDAprima \u2013 including waves, the signature AIDA kissing lips and a declaration of love to the city of Hamburg \u2013 and images drawn into the city\u2019s night sky by 270 drones. In addition to Hamburg\u2019s landmarks like the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the Michel church and the Gateway to the World, the \u201cpas de deux\u201d naturally featured two dancers. The show ended at 22:50 with a clear message from Hamburg to the world: a peace sign made of drones brought the spectacular evening to a close.<\/p>\n The MSC Magnifica departed for her berth at the Cruise Terminal Steinwerder, where she remains until 19:00 on Sunday. The AIDAprima sailed down the Elbe on her way to Bergen, Norway.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are delighted to be part of this impressive light show with AIDAprima. The display not only lit up the sky above the Elbe, but also the faces of the people of Hamburg and all the visitors who have longed to again be part of a thrilling event that celebrates the sheer joy of travel\u201d, said Hansj\u00f6rg Kunze, Vice President Communication & Sustainability of AIDA Cruises.<\/p>\n Light artist Michael Batz was responsible for designing the show, and technical implementation was handled by Jasper Poensgen of JP Mobile Spaces. \u201cThe Pas de deux on blue<\/em> is the encounter of two divas on the blue element against the backdrop of Hamburg\u2019s iconic landmarks\u201d, explained Michael Batz. \u201cIt is an homage to the city of Hamburg and travel \u2013 and to togetherness. This show intends to send out a strong message of hope in these turbulent times.\u201d<\/p>\n That aim was certainly achieved \u2013 and for all involved it was also cause for special celebration, as the pandemic had made planning this year\u2019s event a particular challenge. \u201cCreating such a bold and inspiring highlight under these difficult circumstances and seeing just how the spectators were captivated and inspired fills us with great joy\u201d, said the organisers Katja Derow (redroses communications GmbH) and Uwe Bergmann (uba gmbh).<\/p>\n The Hamburg Cruise Days pur will run until 20:00 on Sunday, 21 August 2022, giving cruise fans and those who want to dip a toe in the water of cruise holidays the opportunity to find inspiration, to stroll along the riverside and discover the many different facets of cruising. Blue Port Hamburg will continue to light up the waterfront of the port until 28 August.<\/p>\n The second day of the Hamburg Cruise Days also went peacefully and smoothly.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Even before the highlight of the evening started, guests in the port and along the Elbe were treated to unforgettable sights: the AIDAprima left Steinwerder at around 21:15 to take up her position between the Elbphilharmonie and the \u00dcberseebr\u00fccke with her bow pointing down the Elbe; simultaneously, the MSC Magnifica arrived \u201cjust in time\u201d in the Port of Hamburg, manoeuvring in front of the Landungsbr\u00fccken with her bow pointing up the Elbe.<\/p>\n