Hamburg

Plantours Cruises is a tour operator for high sea and river cruises from Bremen, Germany. In 2019 the company celebrated its 30th anniversary. Young hearted couples and solo travellers belong to the target group of Plantours Cruises. The onboard language is German which causes that most of the guests are from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The passengers appreciate the extensive service with individual offer prior and during the cruise. The voyages with Plantours Cruises are characterized by extraordinary itineraries and ports.

The ships was built as Columbus in 1997 in Wismar, Germany. Until 2012 it was part of the fleet of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Since 2012 the ship has been called Hamburg and has been in service for Plantours Cruises. The small size with a capacity of maximum 400 passengers and German as the onboard language are important characteristics. The average age of the travellers is higher than on other ships and the daily program fits to the guests' interests. The last renovation was in May 2020. There is a new pool bar, the internet café and the card room were be removed and a new shop was added. Some of the oceanview staterooms and suites on deck 4 and 5 are now equipped with lowerable windows.

• Inaugural cruise: 1997
• Last renovation: May 2020
• Home port: Nassau
• Length: 144 meters
• Tonnage: 14,903 GT
• Speed: 18.5 knots
• Decks: 6
• Passengers: 400
• Crew: 170
• Language: German
• Currency: €
• Internet: Internet café and wi-fi available for a surcharge
• Smoking: Permitted in designated areas in front of the wine bar and at the pool

Regardless of the category all 197 staterooms and eight suites are equipped with an air condition, bath robes, a telephone, a tv, a safe and a hairdryer. In addition, there is a minibar which is refilled every day. The drinks from the minibar have to be paid. The staterooms are furnished comfortably and there are two single beds. In many oceanview staterooms the beds can be put together and there is a small seating corner. For guests with special needs there are two wheelchair accessible staterooms.

The ship and its crew members welcome the guests in a very familiar and relaxed atmosphere. The ship's size is perfect to get in touch with the fellow travellers. During the day informal and casual clothes dominate. For the restaurants a well-groomed dressing style is recommended. One of the highlights during the holiday is the captain's dinner with formal attire.

The guests have the choice between the buffet restaurant Palmgarten and the à-la-carte restaurant Alsterblick. For lunch and dinner in the Alsterblick the travellers sit at the same table for the whole cruise. For the dinner there is only one seating. The Palmgarten is extended by a terrace with the opportunity to eat outside. Apart from the main meal times coffee and tea with cake and snacks, a midnight snack, a sausage station and a little refreshment after the shore excursions are offered.

The daily program includes games like bingo, dart, shuffleboard and skat. Of course shows and lectures taking place in the Hamburg-Lounge are part of the program as well. Topics of the lectures can be the different travelled destinations or current themes like politics etc.. For further entertainment there are a library, different shops and activities at the pool deck. The sport and wellness area covers a fitness room, a hair dresser and a sauna. Good to know is that the visit of the sauna is free of charge.

Hamburg is an older ship which has strength of character. The guests feel very comfortable with the familiar atmosphere. The onboard facilities, the daily program and the extraordinary itineraries create a perfect holiday for the young hearted passengers.