Only with a barge can you experience the port of Hamburg from its most beautiful side. The small, maneuverable ships sail the fleets and canals of the Hanseatic city, depending on the water level. A very special experience, getting closer to the huge container and cargo ships than would be possible with large ships or from land. The trip will of course be moderated in an entertaining but informative manner by our experienced skippers. Enjoy the harbor adventure and come on board our ships.
*** Moderation in German ***

Hamburg harbor tour with a barge

What an experience! Together with other sailors, you sail around 1.5 hours on the Hamburg Outer Alster. After a brief introduction to the boat and cutter sailing, you and the cutter captain take off from the dock. You can actively operate the pods and sails under guidance and if you want to steer also at the tiller the course. Or you can simply enjoy the magnificent panorama of Hamburg from the water and let the experienced skipper sail you over the Alster. Come on board and enjoy the great freedom! No sailing skills required!

Sailing trip on the Hamburg Outer Alster

Set sail into the sunset during this 1-hour, small-group cruise on a traditional sailing boat — in the middle of Hamburg. Enjoy panoramic views of the city from Alster Lake, a tributary of the Elbe River. Sail past green parks, historic landmarks and see some of the biggest churches in Hamburg, plus the town hall, the Alster fountain and the new concert hall "Elbphilharmonie" in the distance. Relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage on board as the sun sets over the horizon before returning to dock.

Hamburg Small-Group Sunset Sailing Cruise on Lake Alster

Evening lights trip – now it's getting romantic…

When darkness falls, the Speicherstadt and the entire port of Hamburg shine in a beautiful glow. On our light trip we will show you the coziest and most romantic corners of the Hamburg harbor and its works of art from the water.

On a 1.5-hour boat trip through the Fleet and the port of Hamburg, you will see the most interesting and fascinating corners of the port of Hamburg at night. The lights of the Elbphilharmonie, the HafenCity, the musicals, the landing stages, the ships and the container bridges, quickly ignite a spark of romance into a fire.

The port of Hamburg is an open seaport and therefore dependent on the tide. If the Speicherstadt is not navigable due to the water level, we will be happy to arrange passenger ships to show you the beautiful and illuminated harbor

Great light trip 90 minutes in the port of Hamburg

ELBSEGELEI offers guided, individual and exclusive half-day and sunset voyages on the Elbe in Hamburg. A sailing experience for between five (5) and ten (10) fellow sailors (closed groups of up to 12 people), who want to experience exciting moments on Germany's most beautiful, challenging and diverse river. Ourprofessional skippers will take you along on a genuine sailing voyage aboard a modern 13-metre sailing yacht (42"). 

With us, you can experience the Elbe up close in true maritime, sporting style! You can be as active or as passive as you like. A truly Hanseatic experience, which has previously only been available to the owners of yachts on the Elbe in Hamburg! 

We will try to present the content of our tours in English. However, there is no entitlement to this. In any case, the entertainment value is always high!

Authentic Sailingtrip "Beyond the Borders of the Port of Hamburg"

Begin your tour by exploring the Speicherstadt, the world's largest industrial warehouse complex. Walk through the historic cobblestone streets and uncover tales of the spice, carpet, and tea trade. Enjoy a coffee tasting along the way.

Next, head to the Elbphilharmonic Plaza for breathtaking views of Hamburg's modern container harbor, the largest in Germany. Experience the German gateway to the world from the water on a 1 to 2-hour boat cruise.

Throughout the tour, gain a complete overview of the evolution of Hamburg's trading history, from German unification in 1871 to the modern-day invention of container ships.

Hamburg: Speicherstadt, Elbphilharmonie Plaza & Boat Cruise

Guided and exclusive half-day and sunset voyages on the Elbe in Wedel. A sailing experience for between five (5) and ten (10) fellow sailors (or private groups up to 12 people), who want to experience exciting moments on Germany's most beautiful, challenging and diverse river. Our professional skippers will take you along on a genuine sailing voyage aboard a modern 13-metre sailing yacht (42"). 

With us, you can experience the Elbe up close in true maritime, sporting style! You can be as active or as passive as you like. A truly Hanseatic experience, which has previously only been available to the owners of yachts on the Elbe in Hamburg and Wedel! 

We will try to present the content of our tours in English. However, there is no entitlement to this. In any case, the entertainment value is always high!

Authentic Sailingtrip "To the Gates of Hamburg" from Wedel

Experience the illuminated Speicherstadt and the sea of lights in the evening port of Hamburg.
Evening light cruise – Hamburg at night – 90 minutes of sailing on our maritime barges or comfortable saloon ships through the special evening atmosphere of the harbour basins. If the tide is appropriate, the journey leads through fleets and canals of the historic Speicherstadt, with its magically illuminated bridges and warehouses.
The Port of Hamburg is an open seaport and therefore tide dependent. For this reason, it is not possible to navigate the fleet and canals of the historic Speicherstadt at every date / time. Live moderation in German.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AUDIO GUIDE : 
 - Download the audio app : RAINER ABICHT. Free in Google Playstore or Applestore
 - Please bring headphones

Audio guide included
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian

Lights tour through the port of Hamburg and to the historic warehouse district

Enjoy the maritime charm on a two-hour harbor cruise through the Port of Hamburg and experience the lively hustle and bustle around the harbor during one of the daily tours.

The Port of Hamburg is massive – the entire city of Cologne could easily fit inside it. It is the second-largest port in Europe after Rotterdam and impresses with its vastness.

Hamburg has grown around the port, and many attractions as well as the city's skyline are closely connected to it.

Experience the contrast between modernity and history: from Elbe fishing villages and the fish market to modern container terminals and cruise ships. Discover the Reeperbahn, old sailing ships, and gigantic container vessels. On board a harbor-ready ship, you'll get an up-close view of the gateway to the world.

Sail through the historic Speicherstadt, explore the modern HafenCity quarters, and see the famous Elbphilharmonie from the water. A unique experience for every visitor!

Hamburg: 2-hour harbor cruise

The Hamburg Classic: Experience the grand harbor tour, an uncomplicated way to explore the harbor.

On small barges, you'll enter the Speicherstadt (water levels permitting), traverse HafenCity, and then head to the container port and locks. Passing the musical tent and the Elbphilharmonie, you'll proceed directly to the Landungsbrücken.

With large passenger ships, you'll explore the entire container port, the Elbe beach, and the fish market, getting an up-close look at the impressive container ships. Cruise ships are a common sight here. We also pass by the "Lion King" musical and the Elbphilharmonie before concluding the journey at the Landungsbrücken.

These tours last 1 hour each and are the quintessential way to discover the diverse Hamburg harbor. Seize the opportunity for an unforgettable tour that reflects the dynamic atmosphere of the harbor.

Hamburg: 1-hour harbor tour

"Ahoy and Moin Moin"!

Here we go! The port of Hamburg is huge!

Experience captivating moments with constantly changing attractions, huge ships and highlights!

To experience the port of Hamburg in all its facets, to see the most important and interesting parts of the port and to explain them to you, we recommend our 2-hour trip:

We start at the Landungsbrücken and show you the Speicherstadt (depending on the tide), the Hafen City, the Elbphilharmonie, the locks and canals, the shipyards, the container terminals, the port of Waltershof and its huge container ships and turn back to the Elbe, via Övelgönne , the harbor edge, Hamburg's pearl necklace and recreational mile, back to the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken.

Experienced captains and barge guides take the helm of the barges and explain the highlights and background of the port of Hamburg to you with humor, charm and a large portion of knowledge.



Large XXL harbor tour for 2 hours of experiencing the Elbe

Experience Hamburg's port attractions from a unique perspective: Cruise past impressive container ships and discover the historic Speicherstadt on a 1.5-hour harbor tour with live commentary from a German-speaking guide and an exclusive stop at the Elbphilharmonie.

Start your adventure at the Überseebrücke and board a traditional Hamburg barge. The captain adapts the route depending on the weather, tides or special events in the harbor.

Glide through the narrow waterways of the Speicherstadt and admire the impressive brick architecture. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the HafenCity while relaxing on deck.

Passing huge container ships, the guide will tell you interesting details about the harbor's landmarks. At the end, you can disembark at the Elbphilharmonie or return to the starting point.

90-minute harbor tour through the Speicherstadt in Hamburg

A sightseeing harbor cruise with the Maritime Circle Line crowns every visit to Hamburg. Let yourself be impressed by the magnificent panorama at the edge of the harbor and the many sights during your Hop-on Hop-off Harbor Tour Hamburg.

With us you sail past Speicherstadt and HafenCity, cruise terminals, container ships, repair yards, container handling but also harbor museum & BallinStadt.

We are the only line with a fixed timetable to connect all tourist highlights and museums in the Port of Hamburg on a circuit.

The special feature is that you only pay once, make stopovers as often as you like, visit the attractions on land on your own and continue your harbor tour at one of the 9 stops according to your individual excursion plan.

Even sightseeing without shore leave is possible. The start is possible at each of the 9 stations.

Hop-on hop-off on the water with the Maritime Circle Line in Hamburg

The Discovery Tour is the ultimate way to experience Hamburg. This program combines 3 must-do tours while visiting Hamburg: LINE A city tour day pass with a red double-decker bus, 1-hour Harbour Boat Tour or Evening Light Cruise by the Abicht shipping company, 1-hour Alster Round Trip by the ATG Alster-Touristik shipping company. Getting around all over the city! These three tours will take you to the city's most renowned tourist attractions so you can get off the bus wherever you want to explore the city in depth. Whether you have little or a lot of time in Hamburg – the discovery ticket gives you the option of planning the programs freely - either all on one day or spread over up to 4 days. Validity: Each tour can be taken once. Prior to taking the harbour boat tour and the Alster Round Trip, you must redeem your voucher or ticket at one of the LINE A buses. The tickets are open tickets. You can take them on any day or time you want.

Hamburg Hop-on-Hop-off Tour, Harbor and Lake Alster Cruise

We offer an extensive Hamburg XXL harbor tour that has it all...
2 hours of information and sights about our fascinating Hamburg harbor with first-hand explanations - live and up-to-date from your captain (live moderation in German)
After this trip, you will know the well-known container terminals, understand why the historic Speicherstadt cannot be navigated at any time of day, and be happy to explain to your neighbor how dry docks and flow control locks work and what TEU, bulbous bow, RoRo and much more mean. Experience the Hamburg harbor from every angle with our two-hour XXL harbor tour.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUDIO GUIDE:
- Download the audio app: RAINER ABICHT. Free in the Google Playstore or Applestore
- Please bring headphones with you



Hamburg 2-hour harbor tour on the beautiful Elbe

As my guests you will have the unique opportunity to discover Europe's third biggest harbor on board of a modern 42' sailing yacht. We will make maneuvers just in front of the Elbphilharmonie (The iconic concert hall of Hamburg), cruise along the maritime skyline and see the biggest container ships in the world from very close! As a true Hamburg resident and passionate sailor, I will tell you things you wouldn´t expect about the port of Hamburg while you are enjoying the winds and tides. 

We will try to present the content of our tours in English. However, there is no entitlement to this. In any case, the entertainment value is always high!

Yacht Sailing After Work Tour of Hamburg Harbor

Enjoy your spectacular vacation in Hamburg with a fantastic cruise through the historic Speicherstadt with its canals or through the container port! Explore this lively city from a different perspective and relax as you cruise through the beautiful canals and canals past some of the famous sights. 
A fun harbor cruise is a great way to get to know one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. The most famous sights include the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, Germany's largest and Europe's third largest container port, the Elbe Tunnel and the legendary Hamburg Fish Market. 
Boat departures every 30 min. from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUDIO GUIDE:
Download the audio app: RAINER ABICHT. Free from the Google Playstore or Applestore.
Please bring headphones.
Audio English, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Russian

Harbor cruise on the beautiful Elbe

Sailingyacht-Event "Cruise in the City" - unique harbor tour!

Welcome to the most popular and traditional harbor tour in the port of Hamburg.

On board our ships, we take you and your companions to the "big boats" and the impressive cruise ships that travel the entire world from Hamburg and always find their way to us, "home", in the port.
We will take you close to the modern and highly frequented loading bridges of the container terminals, show you the tide, which influences so many things in Hamburg, and take you into the Speicherstadt, HafenCity and of course the popular Elbphilharmonie.

Our captains give free rein to their charm and wit and entertain you with excitingly packed expert knowledge about the various sights in the port of Hamburg.

In 60 minutes you will not only learn what you know, but also new things about the port, the people of Hamburg, the ships, the shipyards and perhaps one or two celebrities.

One hour long harbor tour in Hamburg

For your birthday parties, anniversaries, bachelor parties, company outings and other creative events in a small group (max. 50 p.), we offer our comfortable barges for a unique experience.
Experience a wonderful port cruise with an original Hamburg barge. On this fascinating tour we guide you through the canals of the historic warehouse district - Speicherstadt -, the Elbphilharmonie with its incredible glass facade and the largest seaport in Germany with its the large container terminals and many other maritime attractions.
An experienced skipper will be happy to design your individual travel route and is also moderating the tour live on board!

We offer a various selection of drinks on board (bringing your own drinks is not allowed)!

Important note: the passage through the historic warehouse district depends on the tide and can therefore not be guaranteed!

The images shown are for reference only, the barge and crew may vary.



PRIVATE BOAT TOUR through the port of Hamburg

The floating haven of peace on the Alster.
An old but well-maintained gondola from Venice and flagship of the Azzurro e.V. rowing club in Hamburg; freshly inspected by a ship expert and approved by the Waterways Authority...
The Venetians' floating Rolls Royce has been at home in Hamburg, the Venice of the North, for many years and is often rowed at a sporty pace by up to 4 rowers in the club.
We finance part of the maintenance costs, the berth rental and, if it is enough, part of the travel costs for participation in regattas in Italy through guest trips.
Your gondolier Carlo was trained in Venice, has been allowed to drive the gondola on the Grand Canal there since 2009, has been the first to cross the finish line at regattas since 2021 and likes to talk about gondolas, Hamburg and Venice.
There is no fixed route because the weather and traffic situation on the water must be taken into account.
Take a seat on the soft cushions and enjoy!

Water Tours in Hamburg