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Cruise Center Altona: Hamburg's Premier Cruise Terminal (2025)

Cruise Center Altona exterior view

The Cruise Center Altona is Hamburg's modern cruise facility, handling over 200,000 passengers annually according to Port of Hamburg statistics. Opened in 2011, it's one of three major cruise terminals in Germany's largest port city :cite[3]:cite[5].

Key Features: 300m ship capacityShore power since 2015Spectacular rooftop terrace

Cruise Center Altona Statistics

Official data from Cruise Gate Hamburg:

Feature Details
Terminal Area2,000 sq m glass-enclosed building
Ship CapacityUp to 300m length, 9.9m draught
Passenger Capacity3,000 passengers per ship call
Parking500 spaces available (€25/day)
Inside view of Cruise Center Altona

The terminal's rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of Hamburg's port and is open to visitors during ship operations :cite[1]:cite[10].

Cruise Lines Operating from Altona

Cruise Line Ship Examples Season
AIDA Cruises AIDAsol, AIDAperla April-October
TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 4 May-September
MSC Cruises MSC Magnifica Summer

Passenger Tips

• Arrive 3-4 hours before departure for smooth boarding :cite[3]
• Use HVV ferry 62 to reach city center in 20 minutes :cite[6]
• Book terminal parking in advance during peak season :cite[9]
• Enjoy the rooftop terrace while waiting :cite[10]

Night view of Cruise Center Altona

Getting to Cruise Center Altona

By Public Transport

From Route Time
Central Station S1/S3 to Landungsbrücken, then ferry 62 25 min
Airport S1 to Landungsbrücken, then ferry 62 45 min
Altona Station Bus 111 to Große Elbstraße 15 min

By Car

From A7 highway: Exit at Bahrenfeld and follow signs to Cruise Center Altona :cite[1]. Parking costs €25/day with 500 spaces available :cite[3].

Nearby Attractions

  • Altona Fish Market: 1 km away (open Sundays) :cite[10]
  • Elbe Beach: 1.5 km scenic waterfront :cite[10]
  • Miniatur Wunderland: 4 km (world's largest model railway) :cite[6]
  • Landungsbrücken: 3 km (historic harbor area) :cite[9]

Plan Your Cruise from Hamburg

Explore official resources for your Cruise Center Altona departure

Official Terminal Info Visitor Guide Port Authority