Ship charter
Explore the Alster individually
Discover Hamburg from its most beautiful side from the planks of the Alster steamer. Let our experienced ATG team advise you and determine your own personal route. You decide which ship from our fleet it should be: A traditional Alster steamer, a modern flatboat or our exclusive solar catamaran "Alstersonne"? For your event or celebration with up to 60 people per ship, there are 16 ships to choose from. No matter which boat you choose, our experienced skippers will steer you safely along Hamburg's waterways and have an eye for the unusual. They will give you individual tips and show you unusual spots that would otherwise remain hidden.
Let us inspire you!
Browse at your leisure: discover the many possibilities that chartering on the Alster offers you! Whether you want to experience a sociable celebration or simply enjoy a leisurely coffee: Let yourself be whisked away to the waterways of our beautiful city of Hamburg and enjoy the charming views of the passing scenery.
Our fleet offers the right ship for every occasion:
- The traditional Alster steamers carry up to 50 guests individually through the beautiful Alster region. Tables and chairs on board are freely movable. This gives you plenty of freedom to customize your trip.
- In addition to the Alster area, our flatboats with up to 60 guests also sail the canals of the Speicherstadt and parts of the Port of Hamburg. The trip through the Vier- und Marschlande to Bergedorf and back is also popular. The spacious interior also offers a flexible arrangement of tables and chairs.
- The motor launch "Aue", our listed ship, which - fully restored - now once again sails nostalgically through the Alster area for up to 26 guests. Here you can experience pure shipping history!
- The futuristic-looking solar catamaran "Alstersonne", which is powered purely by solar energy, glides almost silently through the waters of the Alster with up to 60 guests on board. The fully glazed ship offers a particularly unobstructed view in all directions. The "Alstersonne" can only be hired in summer.
- Our "Alsterwasser" takes you across the Alster and its side arms purely electrically, very quietly - and completely barrier-free. There is room for a maximum of 60 people.
As you can see: There are many different types of ship available for you to design your own personal cruise!
And as far as catering for your guests on board is concerned, there are no limits here either: from the cozy consumption of a picnic basket you have brought yourself to coffee and cake to all-round service by a caterer, (almost) anything is possible.
At this point we would like to recommend Nord Event, our partner who ensures the culinary satisfaction of our charter guests. The staff at Nord Event look forward to hearing your wishes, which you can describe by telephone 040/2000640 and e-mail alsterrundfahrten@nordevent.de.
We believe that we can offer you the right ambience for your exclusive celebration and look forward to hearing from you.
Up to 2 hours, the traditional boat costs € 890 (Sundays to Thursdays) or € 1000 (Fridays and Saturdays) including VAT from/to the Jungfernstieg landing stage. Each additional hour or part thereof then costs € 390.00 incl. VAT. If catering takes place on board, € 280.00 including VAT will be charged for the provision (preparation and follow-up) of the ship. In the case of minor catering, i.e. if there is no major effort involved in bringing the food on board, we charge € 165.00 including VAT.
We charge € 1050 for trips on the Alster with the flat boat (Sundays to Thursdays) or € 1160 (Fridays and Saturdays). Each additional hour costs € 445.
If you want to travel to the port of Hamburg, we charge €1190/€1300 for the first two hours and €490 for each additional hour thereafter.
You are welcome to view the ships here at any time!
We will be happy to take your charter order on 040/35 74 24 0. We are of course also available to answer any questions you may have on this telephone number. We also look forward to receiving your e-mail at info@alstertouristik.de. You can find out about other options for sailing on the Alster on our website www.alstertouristik.de.
Traditional ship type
The traditional Alster steamers are exclusively and tastefully furnished for your event. Flexible seating arrangements allow tables to be arranged in rows, groups or as individual tables. The modern technology makes celebrating private events on board a successful experience; whether you bring a DJ or an entire band is irrelevant. A projector, screen and microphone system can be installed for business events. A special highlight is the surprise buffet: let a second ship dock in the middle of the Alster and let your guests storm the buffet.
The traditional Alster steamers have been a familiar sight on the Alster in various series for decades. With their straight, high superstructures, they are reminiscent of their predecessors, the steam-powered launches from the century before last, but they are technically far superior to them; these ships are extremely maneuverable, especially in the small Alster area. There are different ships available for you:
- Ammersbek, Bredenbek, Eilbek, Saselbek, Seebek, Sielbek and the Susebek
- Cruising areas: Alster and canals, not harbor and Speicherstadt
- Large heated dining room with panoramic windows
- Entrance at the front; mainly used for musicians and as a dance floor
- The rear area is particularly suitable for catering and setting up a buffet
- Covered gazebo with 10 outdoor seats, from there also access to the toilets
Length 22.20 m, width 4.94 m, dance floor possible, seating with catering: 50, seating without catering: 60, WC, covered arbor
Maximum 50 people with catering
from 890 €
Ship type flat-bottomed ship
The so-called "flatboats" of Alster-Touristik are contemporary and modern. Due to their low height, it is possible to leave the Alster area and go on a "long voyage", for example to Bergedorf through the Vier- und Marschlande. Or discover HafenCity with its historic warehouse district. Large skylights give you a clear view of the beautiful warehouses even in the narrow canals. These ships have a comfortable, wide passenger area that offers you various options for organizing your celebration. A spacious kitchen area with cooling units, dishwasher and bar offers a wide range of options for organizing the cruise.
These modern flatboats have been sailing on the Alster since the 1980s. They pass under almost all the bridges in the area and offer unimagined perspectives. There are different ships available for you:
- Alsterschipper, Alsterschwan, Fleetenkieker, Quarteerslüüd and lock keeper S.C.
- Cruising areas: entire Alster area and canals, harbor, Speicherstadt and Elbe
- Large heated dining room with panoramic windows and large opening skylights
- Entrance in the front area
- The rear area is particularly suitable for catering and setting up a buffet. The kitchen is also located here.
- Covered gazebo with 10 outdoor seats, from there also access to the toilets
Length 25.80 m, width 5.20 m, dance floor possible, seating with catering: 60, seating without catering 78, WC, covered arbor, kitchen
Maximum 60 people with catering
from € 1,050
"Goldbek"
The term "jewel on the Alster" is well justified. The traditional Alster steamer "Goldbek" is exclusively and tastefully furnished. The interior design and the spacious kitchenette at the front of the ship create a pleasant atmosphere. Modern technology makes the celebration of private and business events a successful experience. Whether a large round table or small seating groups, the Goldbek is prepared by the Alster-Touristik team according to your wishes and offers space for up to 40 people on board our gem.
- Cruising areas: Alster and canals, not harbor and Speicherstadt
- Large heated dining room with panoramic windows
- Entrance in the middle area, further ahead a large bar area for catering
- Covered gazebo with 10 outdoor seats, from there also access to the toilets
Length 22.20 m, width 4.96 m, dance floor possible, seats with catering for up to 40 people, WC, covered arbor, kitchen
Maximum 40 people with catering
from 1.390 €
"Aue"
A "gem" on the Alster. For very special occasions that you want to celebrate on a small scale with up to 24 people, Alster-Touristik offers you the historic motor launch "Aue". This ship, built in 1926, has been faithfully restored and is a listed building. It presents itself as a very special witness to Hamburg's transport history. During the trip, your guests can take a look at the pounding cylinders in the glazed engine room.
- Cruising areas: Alster and canals, not harbor and Speicherstadt
- Historic, heated dining room with panoramic windows
- Fixed seating with 6 tables and benches in groups of 4
Length 15.95 m, width 4.12 m, seats with catering: up to 24, gazebo, WC, pantry
Maximum 26 people with catering
from 890 €
"Alsterwasser"
Alster-Touristik played a leading role in the EU ZEMShips project and tested the world's first fuel cell-powered passenger ship under its flag. At the end of the project, the ship was extensively converted and now sails as a purely battery-powered vessel in our fleet. State-of-the-art design and environmentally friendly technology are the special features of this ship. You glide silently across the Alster and can hear the sounds and tones of nature. The ship is completely barrier-free according to the latest findings.
- Cruising areas: entire Alster area with canals; not harbor, Speicherstadt and Elbe
- Large heated dining room with panoramic windows and hydraulic roof lowering to pass the bridges
- Entrance at the front with a hydraulic ramp for wheelchairs
- The rear area is particularly suitable for catering, setting up a buffet and as a dance floor or for the musicians
- At the stern, an outdoor gazebo with 20 seats, from there also access to the two barrier-free toilets
Length 25.60 m, width 5.20 m, seating with catering: up to 60, seating without catering: up to 78, WC, gazebo
Maximum 60 people with catering
from 1.390 €
"Alster sun"
One of the world's largest solar catamarans - and the first built specifically for passenger service - has had its home port on the Alster at Jungfernstieg since 2000. A special flair awaits your guests on the "Alstersonne". The all-round glazing makes it nice and bright and you feel like you're traveling back in time to the future. You can watch swans passing right by the ship as well as the many fireworks on the Alster far above. State-of-the-art technology in the form of 6 tons of gel batteries power the catamaran in a particularly ecological way. Probably the most futuristic ship of Alster-Touristik GmbH.
- Cruising areas: Alster and canals, not harbor and Speicherstadt
- Large unheated dining room with all-round glazing
- Entrance in the front area
- The rear area is particularly suitable for catering, setting up a buffet
and as a dance floor or for musicians - spacious outdoor area with 20 seats, from there also access to the toilet
Length 22.20 m, width 4.94 m, dance floor possible, seating with catering: 60, seating without catering 80, WC, arbor
Maximum 60 people with catering
from 1.390 €
