Drei junge Menschen auf Boot auf der Elbe mit Elbphilharmonie im Hintergrund
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Maritime Upgrade

Hamburg CARD + Maritime Upgrade Immerse yourself in the maritime world of Hamburg

A love for life: Hamburg and the harbour are inseparable. The cries of seagulls, ship's mares and container loading - this is where the sound of the city is created. If you want to experience Hamburg, you can't avoid this place of longing. Our Maritime Upgrade opens the door to the world for you. The inclusive ticket offers you 3 maritime highlights that you should not miss. The upgrade to the Hamburg CARD is available from just €19.90, there are no additional costs and you remain completely flexible in terms of time.

Kleines Boot in Hamburger Barkasse mit Titel Hamburg
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Maritime Upgrade The maritime addition to your Hamburg CARD

  • 3 harbour highlights included
  • Ticket for a 1-hour harbour tour
  • Free admission to the Rickmer Rickmers museum ship
  • Digital city rally  ‘S.O.S. in the harbour’ with Ryddle
Maritime UpgradeBook Hamburg CARD with upgrade

What's in the Maritime Upgrade These 3 harbour highlights are waiting for you:

For whom is the upgrade recommended?  First-time visitors, maritime enthusiasts, families, city tourists and holidaymakers: for anyone who wants to discover the Port of Hamburg, enjoy a harbour cruise and save time and money without having to commit to a specific time.

What exactly do I save?  A 1-hour harbour tour costs €30 at the Landungsbrücken, a single ticket for the Rickmer Rickmers museum ship costs €7 and the city rally ‘S.O.S. in the harbour’ with Ryddle for up to 4 people costs €28. With the Maritime Upgrade, you receive these 3 maritime highlights for a total price from €19.90 per person and can redeem them at any time during the validity period of your Hamburg CARD. Immerse yourself in the depths of the Port of Hamburg - without queuing, without waiting times.

  • Rainer Abicht Hafenrundfahrt Schiff Hamburg
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1. Ticket for a 1-hour harbour cruise with RAINER ABICHT Elbreederei

The highlight of your trip to Hamburg: a harbour cruise - all travel costs are already included in your upgrade

What? Some people say that if you haven't been on a harbour cruise, you've never been to Hamburg. Because you can only get the real harbour feeling on the water. Here you can let the wind blow around your nose and learn a lot of interesting facts about Germany's largest seaport from the captain as well as all kinds of sailor's yarns. Discover exciting corners that are not visited by normal ships. If you wish, you can choose between 12 different languages with the free audio guide.

Where? At the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, bridge 1 (top)

When? 365 days a year, several times a day

How do you do it? Take your Maritime Upgrade to bridge 1 (top). There, the Rainer Abicht Elbreederei staff will tell you which bridge the next ship departs from. Get on board and enjoy the journey. The shipping company's rules apply on board.

Good to know? The ticket can be used once during the entire period of validity of your Hamburg CARD. You are free to choose the time of your harbour tour.

  • Museums- und Denkmalschiff Rickmer Rickmers im Hamburger Hafen
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2. Free admission to the museum ship "Rickmer Rickmers"

You shouldn't miss it: Discover the floating landmark in the harbour.

What? The cargo ship, built in 1896, has a lot to tell: Contemporary documents and restored crew and captain's cabins illustrate life on board. But there are also all sorts of curiosities, such as Hamburg's smallest karaoke bar, on this well-travelled ship. Send your postcards from here: the Rickmer Rickmers is an official Deutsche Post postal station with its own special postmark.

Where? At the St. Pauli Landungsbrücken, pontoon 1A

When? Daily from 10 am to 6pm

How? Please show your Maritime Upgrade to the ticket office staff. The provider's terms and conditions apply on board.

Good to know? The ticket can be used once during the entire period of validity of your Hamburg CARD. You are free to choose the time of your museum visit within the opening hours.

Info: The Rickmer Rickmers will be closed from 9 to 11 May 2025, on 24 December 2025 and on 1 January 2026

  • Rote Boje auf Platz mit Bäumen, im Hintergrund Speicherstadt

3. Start code for the digital city rally  "S.O.S. in the harbour" with Ryddle

Interactive: Get to know the harbour in a fun way with a smartphone city rally from Ryddle.

What: After a night of drinking, harbour worker Fiete finds himself in a difficult situation. Help him to get out of it.

Where? Start at the Elbpromenade, near Stubbenhuk (Baumwall underground station)

When? The city rally can start at any time during the validity period of your Hamburg CARD.

How? Your booking confirmation contains further information on how to start the city rally on your device. You can choose from five popular city rallies. Please have your transaction number or booking number ready when you start.

Good to know: The city rally can be played during the entire period of validity of the Hamburg CARD, interruptions possible, total time approx. 2 to 3 hours. Ideal for groups of up to 5 people. You can choose from 5 different rallies.

Hamburg CARD + Maritime upgrade: How it works Period of validity and redemption:

  • The Maritime upgrade can only be used in conjunction with the Hamburg CARD
  • The period of validity of the included services and the price of the Maritime upgrade depend on the validity of your Hamburg CARD and the number of people you have selected for the Maritime upgrade
  • You can redeem the services once during the specified duration

Book: You book an upgrade in the 2nd step after selecting your Hamburg CARD. Even with a group card, you can choose individually how many people you want to book the Maritime upgrade for.

Prices for the Maritime upgrade (all services included)*:

Adults (aged 15 and over): 1 to 5 days = €19.90

Children (6-14 years): 1 to 5 days = €12.90

*The booking of the maritime upgrade requires a Hamburg CARD. You can also book the maritime upgrade at a later date during the validity of your Hamburg CARD.

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