The Event 2025
The Hamburg Cruise Days are Europe’s largest – and most beautiful – cruise festival. From 12 to 14 September 2025, the magic of cruising will once again be transformed into a captivating experience for all the senses.

Wanderlust and enjoyment in the heart of Hamburg’s harbour
A vibrant event by day and night – Hamburg is set to celebrate the fascination of cruising at the Hamburg Cruise Days 2025. Eight ocean liners, expedition ships, and river cruisers will be the stars of the show, making a grand appearance in the port of Hamburg.
Visitors can look forward to a diverse and high-quality programme both on land and on the water: in a unique maritime atmosphere, with exciting presentations of cruise lines, culinary highlights, street performances, a children’s adventure world – and breathtaking evening spectacles, including the spectacular Grand Hamburg Cruise Days Parade on the River Elbe.
Providing the perfect backdrop for the 10th edition of the Hamburg Cruise Days will once again be the mesmerising “Blue Port Event” light installation, bathing the port, ships, and buildings in a magical blue glow.