Hamburg Light Cruise 90 minutes: Speicherstadt & Port at night

Watch the port transform after dark from the water

A 90-minute evening cruise through Hamburg's Port and the illuminated Speicherstadt, with live German commentary on board and the option to download the Rainer Abicht app for additional information on your own device. The route varies depending on water level, passing through either the historic fleet canals or the harbour basin. Children from age 4 are welcome. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening light cruise in Hamburg

• Board the cruise in Hamburg
• Enjoy illuminated Speicherstadt views
• Pass through historic fleet and canals
• Admire illuminated bridges and bank houses
• Experience the sea of lights in the harbour
• Disembark after 90-minute cruise

What’s included

• 90-minute evening cruise through the Port of Hamburg and Speicherstadt.
• live German commentary on board.
• access to the optional Rainer Abicht app for additional information on your own device.

Times

• Every day 18:00

Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

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Before you book

Group Up to 100

Live guide German Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

The boat leaves in the evening when the Port of Hamburg and Speicherstadt shift into their lit-up state. You spend 90 minutes on the water watching illuminated bridges, bank houses and the sea of lights from the harbour basin unfold around you. The route is tide-dependent, so depending on water level the boat either threads through the historic fleet and canals of the Speicherstadt or cuts through the working harbour itself: either way, you see a side of Hamburg most visitors miss after dark.

Live commentary plays on board in German throughout the cruise. If you want more detail, you can download the Rainer Abicht app before you go (free from Google Play or the Apple App Store) and listen through your own headphones on your smartphone. This is optional, not a standard audio guide. The boat accommodates all fitness levels, and children from age 4 can join. Younger children and infants travel in a pram or stroller if needed.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly does the route cover on the Hamburg light cruise?

The 90-minute cruise travels through the Port of Hamburg and the illuminated Speicherstadt. Because the route is tide-dependent, the boat either passes through the historic fleet and canals of the Speicherstadt or through the harbour basin itself, depending on water level on the day you sail.

Is there an audio guide, or just the live commentary in German?

Live moderation on board is in German only. You can optionally download the Rainer Abicht app (free) to your smartphone and listen through headphones for additional information, but this is not a standard onboard audio guide. It is your own device playing supplementary content.

How long is the cruise, and what time does it depart?

The cruise lasts 90 minutes and runs in the evening to show the illuminated harbour and Speicherstadt. Exact departure times are available when you book.

What should I bring if I want to use the optional app commentary?

If you plan to use the Rainer Abicht app, bring your own smartphone and headphones. Download the free app before boarding from Google Play or the Apple App Store so you are ready to listen during the cruise.