Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Ceremony with shanty performance and a visit of Hapag Hallen.

Excursion

Free

Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 travellers
Booking code
INCL–FCN1

Enjoy a ceremony with entertainers performing old shanty songs on a visit to the historical Hapag Hall.
  • Experience a fascinating ceremony, with shanty performance and histories about emigrants on their way to a new life in America

  • Visit the beautiful Hapag Hall and learn about its history

  • Enjoy a delicious snack and your choice of drink


Emigration history night

You’ll hear compelling stories about emigrant fates and the origins of Atlantic crossings. Learn about German shipping magnate Albert Ballin and listen to a performance with historic shanty songs. A tasty snack and a drink of your choice will be served at midnight.

Practical information

  • Disembarking port: Cuxhaven

  • Embarking port: Cuxhaven

  • Available period: All year

  • Language: English and German 

  • Transportation: Bus

  • Clothes/Footwear: Appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes

  • Walking information: Few meters from ship to bus

  • Included: Midnight snack and a drink

  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Penguins perched on the ice of Cuverville Island, Antarctica. Credit: Espen Mills / HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

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