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Hamburg’s New HafenCity Cruise Terminal Welcomes First Test Docking

The Balmoral docked successfully at the HafenCity terminal, marking a key milestone ahead of its formal opening in September.

Das erste Kreuzfahrtschiff hat am neuen Hamburger Terminal in der HafenCity angelegt.
Das Kreuzfahrtschiff „Balmoral“ legte vor dem Westfield-Einkaufszentrum in der Hafencity an
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Overview

  • The Balmoral, a 218-meter cruise ship carrying 1,325 passengers, completed the first trial docking at Hamburg's HafenCity terminal on April 26, 2025.
  • This docking served as an operational test for the new terminal, following the cancellation of a planned general rehearsal with the Silver Dawn on Easter Sunday due to unfinished works.
  • The HafenCity terminal is designed to handle 2,500 passengers daily and features two berths, enhancing Hamburg's capacity for growing cruise traffic.
  • Hamburg has signed a long-term usage agreement with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which also operates the adjacent shopping center.
  • The terminal’s official opening is scheduled for September, with Cruise Gate Hamburg projecting around 300 ship calls and increased passenger numbers across its network this year.