MS Cap San Diego
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MS Cap San Diego - by Peter Haas (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
MS Cap San Diego is a general cargo ship turned hotel and museum moored in the Port of Hamburg. She was launched in 1962, shortly before the advent of container ships, as the last of a series of six ships known as the "white swans of the South Atlantic". Until 1981, she was running a regular schedule with South America and was bought back by the city to save it from scrapping in 1986. She was restored by enthusiasts and laid-off workers and is now open to the public who can discover life on board over 20 stations. The ship also hosts temporary exhibitions and cruises several times a year (mostly on the Elbe).
Access & Transport
The ship is moored at Überseebrücke (Ubersee bridge) which is accessible along the Elpromenade. Baumwall metro station (U3) is 3mins walk away, likewise for Rambachstraße, the closest bus stop. The Landungsbrücken train station has suburban train services (S1, S2, S3) and is only 600m away.
Instructions & Recommendations
If you are staying in the hotel overnight, you will have complimentary access to the museum. We suggest combining this activity with a visit of the Warehouse District and/or the Old Elbe Tunnel
Environmental & Social
Hardly any environmental impact (limited to electricity and heating in winter) Helps preserve some of the city's and shipping heritage
Conclusion
It is not every day you will get the opportunity to explore a cargo ship,ship museums are generally sailing ships and much smaller with no engine (!). Whether you are a boat buff or not, we do think it is worth discovering the inside workings, layouts and lifestyle of seafarers - especially when visiting one of the largest harbour cities in the world.
Key positive
Very photogenic for a cargo ship
Most of the ship can be discovered
Key negative
Difficult access / moving around for people with disabilities
Suitability
Suitable for all ages. It is unclear what areas can be accessed by wheelchair users; it is likely to be limited to the main deck.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00
Max total number:6
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:3
Max.child age:13
Price for family€28