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...
“Hamburg means a lot to us”

“Hamburg means a lot to us”

“Hamburg means a lot to us” With the christening of MSC Grandiosa in November and the unveiling of the exciting routes for next year, MSC is increasingly focusing on Hamburg. Christian Hein, who has been Managing Director of MSC Cruises Germany since April, reveals...
Seeing the world with fresh eyes: the WORLD EXPLORER

Seeing the world with fresh eyes: the WORLD EXPLORER

Seeing the world with fresh eyes: the WORLD EXPLORER The new WORLD EXPLORER by nicko cruises is setting off to discover the world: a small expedition ship that explorers and cruise fans will love equally. We take a look around on board and meet the people who have...
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...
Storytellers at sea

Storytellers at sea

Storytellers at sea A cruise can provide any amount of subject matter for books, but just because there’s a writer on board, it doesn’t automatically mean there’s a bestseller ahead! Cruise correspondents The British shipping company P&O Cruises is credited with...
Event Times

Event Times

Event Times We’ve got a fantastic programme lined up for you again in 2025! Details to follow, but here are the times for the events on Friday, 12 September through Sunday, 14 September. The timetable The anticipation is building, the excitement is rising – and good...
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...