Hamburg Cruise
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MSC Cruises excursions offer plenty of exciting things to see including:
• Speicherstadt: the Warehouse Town
• Hamburg by Land and Sea
• Lübeck
Speicherstadt is the world's largest complex of warehouses, spanning an area of 630,000 square metres.
Cruises from / to Hamburg in 2026
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We're constantly updating our wide selection of shore excursions for all interests to make your cruise holiday an unforgettable experience. Some tours may also be available at embarkation or disembarkation days, while during at sea days you can enjoy on board activities.
TRAVEL TO THE Hamburg CRUISE TERMINAL
Travel to Hamburg Cruise Terminal
Website: www.cruisegate-hamburg.de/
Steinwerder Cruise Centre:
Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder,
Buchheisterstraße 16,
20457 Hamburg, Germany
Address: Buchheisterstraße 12, 20457 Hamburg
Tel. +49 40 537 985 639
MSC Parking is bookable online up to 48 hours before your cruise departure. Bookings after the 48 hour deadline can be made directly with MSC Parking, and the same reduced rates will be applied when presenting your cruise travel documents.
- To reach Hamburg MSC Cruises disposes of discounted tickets for the Deutsche Bahn. These are valid for the trip to / from Hamburg in all trains (ICE, EC / IC, IR, RE, RB, NCL) and from / to all stations of the Deutsche Bahn AG.
Children (6-14 years) may travel free of charge, but a ticket is still required.
Children under 6 are not required a ticket.
Note: This discounted train offer is only valid in connection with your MSC cruise. Please note the advance booking period of at least 30 days prior to departure.
- Our MSC Shuttle Service from the main train station to Steinwerder (price € 10, - per person / each way) is also available. Please choose the exit Kirchenallee, turn right and walk across the street crossing to the ZOB (main bus station diagonally opposite the central station), where the MSC Shuttle leaves for the port. This service can be purchased on site with one of our hostesses.
- Information about the arrival and departure of the Steinwerder shuttle service can also be found at: https://www.cruisegate-hamburg.de/de/anfahrt/cruise-center-steinwerder
A luggage drop off point will be available for you at the train station as well at a small charge.
- You can also request the MSC Transfer service by calling our contact centre or your travel agent.
Flughafen Hamburg Fuhlsbüttel Airport
(https://www.hamburg-airport.de/en/) is located around 19km from the cruise port.
If you have booked your flight via MSC, your transfer to the cruise terminal is already included. One of our multilingual staff will meet you at the exit of the airport and guide you to your bus, which will bring you directly to the terminal.
If you have arranged a flight yourself, MSC Cruises offers you the possibility to book an individual airport transfer. The booking is made via your travel agency or our contact center, indicating the flight details (airline, flight route from / to, flight number, departure and arrival time).
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Hamburg tours and excursions FAQ
Where do MSC Cruises’ ships dock in Hamburg?
MSC Cruises’ ships dock at the Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder. The cruise terminal can be found at Buchheisterstraße 16, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, in the Port of Hamburg, and is located around three kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Please Note: On 04 October 2026 only, MSC Preziosa will dock at HafenCity at Überseeboulevard 7, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
How do I reach the car park at Hamburg cruise port?
The car park at the Hamburg cruise port is located next to the cruise terminal itself, at Hamburg Cruise Center Steinwerder. The cruise port is clearly signposted from the city centre, as well as on various autobahns when approaching the city. Follow the signs for Hafen (the German word for ‘port’ or ‘harbour’) and once in the port area, follow signs to Cruise Center Steinwerder.
If driving from the centre of Hamburg, take the B4 road eastbound out of the city centre. Follow the signs to Hafen and you will turn right onto the B75 southbound. After crossing the New Elbe Bridge, take the first exit on the right, following the signs to Veddel Peute. Continue until you see signs for Cruise Center Steinwerder and follow these to the cruise port.
CAR PARKING: PARKEN & MEER
Address: Buchheisterstraße 12, 20457 Hamburg
Tel. +49 40 537 985 639
Email: buchung@parken-und-meer.de
MSC Parking is bookable online up to 48 hours before your cruise departure. Bookings after the 48 hour deadline can be made directly with MSC Parking, and the same reduced rates will be applied when presenting your cruise travel documents
| VEHICLE | DAYS | RATES |
| Car | 8/9 | € 129 |
| Car | 11/12 | € 149 |
| Car | 13/14/15 | € 169 |
| Car | 22 | € 195 |
Please note, our Guests are requested to enter their mobile phone number in the customer login on www.parken-und-meer.de/en/privatkunde/login 24 hours before arrival. PARKEN & MEER will send detailed information on how to reach the parking.
How do I get to Hamburg cruise port from the train station?
The main rail station in Hamburg is Hamburg Central Station in the city centre, located around four kilometres north of the cruise terminal. The easiest way to reach the cruise port from the train station is to take the MSC Cruises shuttle service, which takes up to 30 minutes and costs €12 per person or €20 per person for a round-trip ticket. These shuttle buses leave from ZOB/Hamburg Central Bus Station, which you can find by taking the Kirchenallee exit from the train station, turning right and crossing over the street onto Adenauerallee.
It's also possible to take public transport from the train station to the cruise port, although this can take up to one hour. If using public transport, take the U-Bahn (line U3) from Hauptbahnhof Süd to Landungsbrücken, then walk over to the Landungsbrücken ferry port. Take the 73 ferry to Argentinienbrücke, which is approximately a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal.
How do I get from the Hamburg cruise terminal to the city centre?
The Hamburg cruise terminal is located around three kilometres south-west of the city centre and it can take over an hour to walk from the cruise port to the city. The easiest way to get to the city centre from the cruise terminal is to take a taxi, which you can hail from the cruise terminal itself or order via an app.
Alternatively, you can take public transport. Leave the cruise terminal onto Buchheisterstraße, then turn right onto Reiherdamm. Walk down to the Argentinienbrücke ferry pier and take the 73 ferry to Landungsbrücken. From there, you can either walk into the centre or take the U-Bahn (metro) to various central locations, such as Jungfernstieg, Hauptbahnhof Nord or Hauptbahnhof Süd.
How do I get from Hamburg Airport to the cruise port?
Hamburg Airport is located around 19 kilometres north of the cruise port. The easiest way to get from the airport to the cruise terminal is to request an MSC Cruises transfer service via the MSC Cruises call centre. You can also get a taxi, which takes between 30 minutes and one hour, depending on traffic, and should cost between €35-€50.
You can also take public transport from Hamburg Airport to the cruise port. To do so, take the S-Bahn (line S11) from the airport (Flughafen) towards Wedel and get off at Barmbek. Switch to the U-Bahn (line U3) towards Schlump – Hauptbahnhof Süd and get off at Landungsbrücken. Leave the station, go to the ferry pier and take the 73 ferry to Argentinienbrücke. From there, it is around a 15-minute walk to the cruise terminal at Cruise Center Steinwerder.
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Driving to the airport of departure?
With ParkinGO, MSC customers get 5% discount on parking near the main airports in Europe, listed in the following table.
Book now to get the best deal!
Is Hamburg expensive?
As Hamburg is a major city in Germany, it may be considered fairly expensive to visit by general standards. However, it is entirely possible to enjoy the city on a small budget and there are many great free things to do in Hamburg.
One of the best free activities is simply to walk around the city’s different districts and admire its streets and architecture. Hamburg is also home to many parks and gardens, such as the Planten un Blomen botanical park, as well as the pristine Alster Lakes close to the centre. There are also a handful of museums and galleries in Hamburg that are completely free to enter, such as the Zoological Museum.
