Pacific World: Hamburg receives a cruise jewel!

Pacific World: Hamburg receives a cruise jewel!

On Saturday morning, the Pacific World from the Japanese shipping company Peace Boat Cruises in the Cruise Center Altona fixed for the first time. The almost 30 -year -old ship will continue to stay in the port of hamburg at 10 p.m. Kreuzfahrt News reports that a ceremony traditionally takes place in the plaque between shipping and representatives of the harbor become.

The visit to the Pacific World is part of the shipping company's 120th world tour, which started on April 23, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, and will end in Kobe on August 8, 2025. On this extraordinary journey, the ship heads a total of 21 destinations, including popular ports such as Tenerife, Le Havre and Zeebrugge. Hamburg is the only German port that the Pacific World visits on this tour. After staying in Hamburg, the passengers continue to Bergen in Norway and Reykjavik in Iceland before the transatlantic trip to New York starts.

a ship with history

The Pacific World, which was once known as Sun Princess, was put into service in 1995 and is considered the type ship of the Sun Class. The 216 -meter -long and 32 -meter -wide ship has a gross space of 77,441 and was the largest cruise ship in the industry when it was introduced. Princess Cruises originally operated the Sun Princess, which was sold during the Corona pandemic. Since April 2023 she has been driving as a Pacific World for Peace Boat Cruises and has already completed numerous World Voyages since then. Cruise Mapper adds that the ship has 1,000 passenger cabins in 27 categories as well as comprehensive leisure and sports facilities.

Peace Boat is not only a cruise company, but also an NGO based in Japan that is committed to international understanding and education. Passengers have the opportunity to discuss global topics and experience cultures up close. Peace Counts emphasizes that international students receive scholarships on board from conflict regions and thus encouraged intercultural dialogue and understanding.

unique experiences at sea

The concept of Peace Boat goes far beyond a conventional cruise. The passengers not only experience the beauties of nature, but also take part in workshops and lectures that cover many topics, including gender roles and social justice. The atmosphere on board is relaxed, reminiscent of a holiday camp, but also offers the possibilities of an adult education center. The exchange between students from conflict regions also contributes to enriching the travel experiences.