Drone photo of Hapaq Halle in sunlight.

Ceremony with shanty performance and a visit to Hapag Halls

Enjoy a concert with traditional sea shanties, a midnight snack, and a guided tour of Hapag Halls

Included in your voyage
  • Watch a traditional sea shanty performance
  • Learn more about Cuxhaven's maritime history at Hapag Halls
  • Midnight snack and drink

  • Season

    All year

  • Difficulty level

    Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people

  • Duration

    2 hours 45 minutes

  • Max. passengers

    530

  • Booking Code

    INCL-FCN1

  • Notices

    Appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.

As you step foot off the ship, you'll be warmly greeted by a local tour guide, eager to show you Cuxhaven by night. The sightseeing bus tour will take you past the harbour and other local landmarks to Hapag Halls, a historic waiting room for emigrants dating from 1902. 

Here, you'll learn about the maritime heritage of the city and its fishing industry. You'll also hear stores about the tenacity and courage of those who embarked on life-changing journeys, as well as about shipping pioneer, Albert Ballin.  

Around midnight we will have a midnight snack with a drink of your choice.

Please note: This excursion ends at 01:30 AM. Limited number of participants.

Practical information

  • Disembarking/embarking port: Cuxhaven
  • Available period: All year
  • Language: English and German 
  • Transportation: Bus
  • Clothes/footwear: Appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes
  • Included: Snack and drink
  • Wheelchair accessible: Yes