
Cruise industry boosts Hamburg’s economic profile
The cruise industry contributes €727 million annually to Hamburg’s gross value added (based on 2024 figures). This is the finding of a study conducted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and International Cooperation and Hamburg Cruise Net on the economic significance of the cruise industry. Further information can be found here.
Hamburg Cruise Net e.V.
That is the cruise initiative for Hamburg!
Hamburg will be the leading cruise port in Europe in terms of diversity and sustainability – this is the overarching goal for the further development of Hamburg as a cruise location. Our network comprises almost 110 public and private organisations and companies from all sectors of this industry, such as cruise lines, port service providers and tourism businesses.
We provide information for anyone who is enthusiastic about cruising in Hamburg, is planning to attend a maritime event or is interested in the location, the industry and its job opportunities. For our cruise guests in Hamburg, our partners have a selection of offers in their programme.



