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From April 13 to 16, 2026, the global cruise industry will gather at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. Hamburg will be represented as the only German destination, with a total of eleven exhibitors and its own booth serving as a satellite stand of the German Pavilion. (more…)
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![Photo (from left to right): Jens Meier (CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority), Dr Melanie Leonhard (Hamburg Minister [Senatorin] for Economy, Labor and Innovation), Iris Scheel (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg), Simone Maraschi (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg) --- © HPA / Christian Bruch (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)](https://www.cruisegate-hamburg.de/site/assets/files/9433/pressefoto_cgh_hpa_bwai_260317_copyright_hpa.700x0.jpg "Photo (from left to right): Jens Meier (CEO of the Hamburg Port Authority), Dr Melanie Leonhard (Hamburg Minister [Senatorin] for Economy, Labor and Innovation), Iris Scheel (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg), Simone Maraschi (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg) --- © HPA / Christian Bruch (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)")
A total of 1,416,715 cruise passengers embarked on their cruises from Hamburg during the 2025 season (compared to 1,301,295 passengers in 2024). (more…)
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Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI), the world’s premier exhibition and conference fully dedicated to the cruise ship industry, hosted Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe (CSI Europe) 2025 at Hamburg Messe & Congress, Germany, from 3 to 4 December. (more…)
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Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI), the world’s premier exhibition and conference fully dedicated to the cruise ship industry, has revealed the content lineup for Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe (CSI Europe) 2025. (more…)
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On a panel to discuss year-round cruising (Seatrade Europe – Hamburg), Luis de Carvalho, cruise commercial director at Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP), explained that Copenhagen’s “proximity to Germany had been a huge factor in year-round/winter cruising”. (more…)
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Cruise Britain and Cruise Ireland working together as the British Isles have jointly been awarded Destination of the Year at the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Awards. (more…)
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The Strategic Alliance of European Cruise Ports Associations reaffirmed its strong collaboration during Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, underscoring the importance of sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience across the cruise industry. (more…)
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The Association reinforces its leadership in the Mediterranean cruise sector with a strong institutional presence and multiple initiatives. (more…)
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Cruise Ireland, together with Cruise Britain, have been awarded the coveted “Destination of the Year” award at the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Awards, which took place in Hamburg, Germany last week, marking the first time the region has received this internationally recognised honour. (more…)
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This week an outstanding edition of Seatrade Europe – Cruise & River Cruise Convention took place in the stunning surroundings of Hamburg Messe und Congress in Germany. (more…)
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Besides the winners across seven categories, personality and outstanding achievement awards went to Swan Hellenic’s Andrea Zito and SunStone Maritime Group’s Niels-Erik Lund, respectively. (more…)
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Cruise Gate Hamburg (CGH), the operator of Hamburg’s cruise terminals, will officially inaugurate the new Cruise Center HafenCity, on Friday, September 12. (more…)
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Hamburg Cruise Days celebrates tenth anniversary from September 12-14, 2025 – Seatrade Europe expecting delegates from over 90 countries. (more…)
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Onshore power for cruise ships will become standard in the Port Hamburg from 2027 and shipping will become climate-friendlier – three years earlier than required by the EU. (more…)
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Cruise Europe (CE), together with its co-exhibiting partners – The French Atlantic Ports, Cruise Finland, North Atlantic Agency, Cruise Faroe Islands, Adelte, Port of Tallinn and Port of Klaipeda and partners – is exhibiting at stand number 334 at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg. (more…)
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The international cruise industry will meet again this year from September 10 to 12 at Seatrade Europe – Cruise & River Cruise Convention in Hamburg. (more…)
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The new Cruise Center HafenCity integrates cruise operations into a vibrant urban quarter in the heart of Hamburg, offering passengers a unique arrival experience into the port. (more…)
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From 10–12 September, Hamburg will become the hub of the international cruise community as Seatrade Europe 2025 prepares for its largest and most impactful edition yet. (more…)
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Leading trade event for cruise interiors makes its first appearance in Germany. Registration is now open for the Hamburg debut of CSI Design Expo Europe, taking place on 3–4 December 2025 at Hamburg Messe und Congress (HMC). (more…)
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Renewed Partnership for SMM and Seatrade Europe with Hamburg Messe und Congress Underscores Industry Commitment to Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability. (more…)
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, and Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH (HMC) have reaffirmed their successful partnership by signing a new cooperation agreement. (more…)
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Representatives of the international cruise industry will gather at the Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami from 7 – 10 April 2025. As the only German destination Hamburg participates with 10 exhibitors and its own booth as part of the German Pavilion. (more…)
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As part of the future initiative AIDA Evolution, AIDAdiva donated more than 4,400 pieces of furniture to the organization DER HAFEN HILFT! e.V. during its time at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille from 3 February to 22 March 2025. (more…)
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Under the motto “Cruising into Tomorrow,” Seatrade Europe 2025 will once again serve as the central platform for the global cruise and river cruise industry. (more…)
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In the upcoming year 2025, another increase in cruise ship calls is expected in Hamburg. Throughout the year, the municipal Cruise Gate Hamburg (CGH) anticipates 294 calls (compared to 268 calls in 2024) from 45 different ships and 21 cruise lines. (more…)
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Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI) Design Expo Europe, the leading European trade fair for the interior design and outfitting of cruise ships, will find its new home port in Hamburg from 2025. (more…)
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The Norwegian cruise company Havila Voyages was honoured at this year’s “Kreuzfahrtguide Award” in the sustainability category for its ship Havila Pollux – and thus for its clear vision for sustainable cruise tourism. (more…)
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On September 2, 2024, AIDA Cruises officially opened its fully modernized Fleet Operations Center (FOC) in Hamburg. (more…)
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The cruise industry is under enormous pressure to improve its sustainability fast. From 3 to 6 September 2024, SMM will deliver key input to support these efforts. (more…)
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At the German-Lithuanian Maritime Forum, the ports of Klaipėda, Kiel and Hamburg as well as the shipping company DFDS emphasised their close cooperation. (more…)
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With around 1.5 million visitors, the 835th HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY comes to an end today (May 12, 2024). (more…)
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Organisers expect more visitors and exhibitors than last time; the exhibition halls are nearly fully booked. This year’s SMM focuses on decarbonisation of the shipping industry. (more…)
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![L-R: Jens Meier (Chairman of the Management Board of the Hamburg Port Authority), Iris Scheel (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg), Dr Melanie Leonhard (Hamburg Minister [Senatorin] for Economy and Innovation), Simone Maraschi (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg) --- © HPA / Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - April 2024) (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - April 2024)](https://www.cruisegate-hamburg.de/site/assets/files/6567/240422_kreuzfahrtzahlen_1_kl.700x0.jpg "L-R: Jens Meier (Chairman of the Management Board of the Hamburg Port Authority), Iris Scheel (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg), Dr Melanie Leonhard (Hamburg Minister [Senatorin] for Economy and Innovation), Simone Maraschi (Managing Director Cruise Gate Hamburg) --- © HPA / Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - April 2024)")
A record 1,204,089 passengers started their cruise trip in Hamburg last year (2022: 785,000 passengers), thus securing the Hanseatic city’s top spot among German cruise ports. (more…)
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From May 9 to 12, 2024, Hamburg will celebrate the 835th HAFENGEBURTSTAG HAMBURG. (more…)
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The upcoming Hamburg Maritime Forum, now entering its 3rd edition, is slated to take place at the iconic Altonaer Fischauktionshalle. (more…)
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Hamburg’s cruise industry closes the 2023 season with a special highlight: Two calls in a row by a fully booked AIDAnova make for an impressive passenger turnaround. (more…)
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For the first time Hamburg has passed an historical milestone in its cruise shipping history. On 12 November 2023 Hamburg welcomed the one-millionth cruise passenger when the MSC Euribia docked in the Hanseatic city. (more…)
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The cruise destination Hamburg and AIDA Cruises are writing another success story last weekend. Hamburg celebrates passenger record thanks to year-round AIDA presence with 45 percent of all cruise calls in 2023 (more…)
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