If you are flying to join your cruise, the nearest airport to Hamburg's cruise terminals is Hamburg Airport (HAM ). There are a number of airlines that fly into Hamburg, including British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. There are several options for traveling between the airport and cruise terminal. These include: Take the S1train to “Landungsbrücken” station. From there take the HVV ferry service (62) towards Finkenwerder and alight at “Dockland” Coach transfers (if you book your flight with Cunard CompleteAir ) Taxis and rideshare services For more information, please visit the Cruise Gate Hamburg website or the official website of Hamburg´s public transport system .

If you are flying to join your cruise and book your flight with Cunard CompleteAir , you'll be met at Hamburg Airport by Cunard representatives, and transferred to your ship by coach.

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Hamburg terminals and transport

Cruise Gate Hamburg has three terminals, but Cunard Queens most commonly dock in Cruise Center Steinwerder and Cruise Center Altona. The terminal buildings are open to passengers and visitors during the terminal's opening hours.

Cruise Center Altona has an expansive glass front that offers a spectacular view of Hamburg’s port. It is also open to visitors who can enjoy the panoramic view from the roof top terrace.

Facilities found at the cruise terminals include a café, luggage service and car rental.

If you are flying to join your cruise, the nearest airport to Hamburg's cruise terminals is Hamburg Airport (HAM). There are a number of airlines that fly into Hamburg, including British Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways.

There are several options for traveling between the airport and cruise terminal. These include:

Take the S1train to “Landungsbrücken” station. From there take the HVV ferry service (62) towards Finkenwerder and alight at “Dockland”
Coach transfers (if you book your flight with Cunard CompleteAir)
Taxis and rideshare services

For more information, please visit the Cruise Gate Hamburg website or the official website of Hamburg´s public transport system.

From Hamburg central railway station

Take the S1/S3 train or the U3 tube to “Landungsbrücken” station. From there take the HVV ferry service (62) towards Finkenwerder and alight at “Dockland”. Cruise Center Altona is located right next to the ferry pier.

From Altona railway station

Take bus service 111 and alight at “Große Elbstraße”.

For more information, please plan your trip via the official website of Hamburg´s public transport system.

Terminal Steinwerder boasts direct parking, offering long and short-term parking spaces are available to cruise guests, drop-off and pick-up passengers and visitors.

Cruise Center Altona does not offer long-term car parking - if you arrive by car, we recommend that you book valet parking or shuttle parking. If you would like to park yourself in a nearby public car park, Hamburg Holzhafen - APCOA Parking is recommended.

For more details, please visit cruisegate-hamburg.de/en/parken/.

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