From Hamburg, Brunsbüttel or Cuxhaven: Day Trip to Helgoland
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258 reviews
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Escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a cruise down the Elbe over Cuxhaven to the island of Heligoland. Spend the day among the stunning cliffs with marvelous views over the North Sea.

About this ticket

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 6.5 - 11.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Optional audio guide
Danish, English, French, German, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Small group available

Not cheap, but definitely worth the money. Great ship with a pleasant atmosphere! The total travel time and the length of stay on Heligoland are in a good ratio. Very friendly staff!

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Norbert – Germany

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    3 starting location options:

    FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co. KG, FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co. KG, Elbfähre Brunsbüttel - Cuxhaven

  • Ferry

    (3.5 hours)

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    Heligoland

    Shopping, Walk

  • Ferry

    (3.5 hours)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Elbfähre Brunsbüttel - Cuxhaven, FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co. KG, FRS Helgoline GmbH & Co. KG

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Soar across the water on Germany's largest and fastest Catamaran
  • Enjoy free time on the tranquil island of Heligoland
  • Escape your everyday life and get the best mix of adventure and relaxation

Full description

Take an exciting day trip from to Heligoland, Germany's only island not in the vicinity of the mainland. Over 40 miles off the coast, the island is known for its spectacular red cliffs, upon which sit the white sands of sprawling dunes, surrounded by unspoiled nature.

The boat departs from Hamburg early, with the ride lasting approximately 3.5 hours. Zip down the Elbe river to Cuxhaven and out onto the North Sea on a sleek, ultra-modern catamaran, passing the port of Cuxhaven. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, gazing out across the vast waters from the open-air deck, or from the comfortable cabin.
Modern flat screens all over the ship will teach you fun facts about the Elbe, Northern Germany, and the North Sea during the cruise.

Arriving on Heligoland, wander the stunning island for approximately 4 hours. Gaze out over the dunes and onto the north sea, before doing some shopping — all tax free because of the island’s duty-free laws. Soak in the idyllic charm of the area, before hopping back on to the comfortable boat for your trip back to Hamburg.
  • Roundtrip Jet Class tickets for the boat
  • Onboard entertainment and complimentary Wi-Fi
  • About 4 hours of free time on Heligoland
  • Activities on Heligoland
  • Food and beverages (but both can be purchased on board)

Select participants and date

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  •  Children must be accompanied by an adult. There is complimentary digital entertainment onboard for children.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 258 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Norbert – Germany – Verified booking
Not cheap, but definitely worth the money. Great ship with a pleasant atmosphere! The total travel time and the length of stay on Heligoland are in a good ratio. Very friendly staff!
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Günter – Germany – Verified booking
We had significant problems at the ticket counter in Brunsbüttel. We were supposed to get boarding passes, but these could not be issued to us at first because we had not paid. They assumed that everything was correct. You also did not inform us that there would be different seating classes. We were immediately told that there were only 6 seats left, which was not the case. In this respect, we are disappointed in you as a provider of this service.

Product ID: 283562

Activity provider:FRS Helgoline