Opulence Afloat: Westfield Braces for Arrival of Ship Boasting Spa, Library, Jogging Track
Luxury Cruise Ship "Star Pride" to Dock in Hamburg's Cruise Center HafenCity
The much-anticipated arrival of the luxurious cruise ship, "Star Pride," from Windstar Cruises, will mark Hamburg's HafenCity dock on May 29th. Scheduled to dock at the Cruise Center HafenCity, the 159.5-meter-long vessel will temporarily berth at the Westfield shopping center.
From 8 AM on the 29th through 6 AM on the 30th, the 8-deck ship, originally built in 1988 and subsequently modernized, will cast a striking figure in the city's harbor. The "Star Pride" boasts a capacity of 312 guests, with 156 ocean-view cabins, catering to discerning travelers.
Amenities on board include a spa area equipped with a fitness room, whirlpools, and a jogging track, as well as a library, three bars, and a hairdressing salon. Prices for trips on the "Star Pride" may fluctuate, ranging from approximately €1,800 to €26,200, based on the duration of the vacation and cabin selection.
HafenCity's Cruise Center has become a popular destination for smaller and larger cruise ships alike. Its strategic location in the heart of HafenCity, situated near Speicherstadt and the Elbpromenade, offers easy access to Hamburg's many attractions. The terminal's central connections to public transportation provide visitors with seamless means of exploring the city.
The attention that Hamburg's Cruise Center HafenCity attracts can be attributed to several factors. These include its modern infrastructure, slated for completion in 2025, featuring cutting-edge passenger handling facilities, electricity connections, and underground parking spaces for buses and taxis [2][5]. Additionally, HafenCity offers a unique blend of urban and maritime experiences, with attractions like the Speicherstadt warehouse district and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall nearby [2][3].
The "Star Pride" is not the only high-profile vessel scheduled to visit Hamburg in the coming months. Before the official unveiling of the Westfield terminal in September, the "Europa" from Hapag-Lloyd and "Mein Schiff 1" from Tui are also expected [mp].
[1] https://www.abendblatt.de/hamburg/article256096754/Mit-Star-Pride-besucht-Hamburg-Das-luxuriose-Kreuzfahrtschiff-an-kurzem-Blick.html
[2] https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/hafentransport/passagierschifffahrt/kruzfahrtschiffe/immer-auf-der-suche-neuer-moglichkeiten-327018/
[3] https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/hafentransport/passagierschifffahrt/kruzfahrtschiffe/hamburg-als-heimathafen-fur-die-kruzfahrtschiffe-327065/
[4] https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/hafentransport/passagierschifffahrt/kruzfahrtschiffe/im-hafen-einstehen-327802/
[5] https://www.hafen-hamburg.de/integrationsraum/kruzfahrtschiffe/kruzfahrtdays-hamburg-2018-328133/
The luxurious "Star Pride" cruise ship, scheduled to dock at Hamburg's Cruise Center HafenCity, offers travelers a chance to indulge in a unique lifestyle experience, combining urban exploration with a travel escape aboard the 8-deck vessel. As the "Star Pride" temporarily berths at the Westfield shopping center from May 29th to 30th, discerning travelers can enjoy its amenities like a spa area, library, and hairdressing salon while being conveniently located near Hamburg's many attractions.
