MV HAMBURG
MV Hamburg Cruise Ship Overview The MV Hamburg (IMO 9138329) is a 1997-built, 15,000-ton luxury cruise ship operated by Plantours Kreuzfahrten, known for small-group, intimate cruising on select routes. Key Specifications Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship Year Built: 1997 (age: 29) Length: 144.13 m (472 ft 10 in) Beam: 21.50 m (70 ft 6 in) Gross Tonnage: 15,067 GT Passenger Capacity: 394–420 Crew: 170 Decks: 6 passenger decks (197 cabins) Speed: 16 knots (30 km/h) Engines: 4 × Wärtsilä 6L32 engines, 10.56 MW / 14,161 hp Propulsion: Two controllable pitch propellers Flag: Bahamas Builder: MTW Schiffswerft GmbH, Wismar, Germany CruiseMapper+1 History & Name Changes Originally named C. Columbus for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (1997–2012) Renamed MS Hamburg in 2012 Owned by Conti Holding GmbH & Co KG (Munich) and operated by Plantours & Partner GmbH (Bremen) Wikipedia Recent Itineraries Apr 17–29, 2026: 12-day round-trip British Isles from Hamburg Jul 31, 2026: 18-day one-way from Hamburg to Kangerlussuaq (Greenland) Aug 18–27, 2026: 9-day round-trip Greenland from Kangerlussuaq Also offers Baltic Sea, Mediterranean, and North Atlantic routes CruiseMapper Onboard Features Atmosphere: Small, intimate, casual, with a mix of German and international service Modernization: Major refurbishment in 2020–2021, including new cabins, public areas, and amenities www.plantours-kreuzfahrten.de Amenities: Infinity windows on decks 4 & 5 Redesigned reception area New Wine Bar (“Weinstube”) Palm garden with “The Grill” buffet Pool bar on sun deck Zodiacs for expedition cruises Concierge service, lectures, and spa/sports facilities www.plantours-kreuzfahrten.de Notable Incidents May 2015: Grounded near New Rocks buoy, Sound of Mull, Scotland; required repairs in Belfast and Bremerhaven Wikipedia Apr 2015: Fishing net entanglement in propeller off southeast England Wikipedia Current Status As of the latest AIS data, the MV Hamburg is in the North Sea, en route to Hamburg, with recent port calls including London, Poole, and other UK ports VesselFinder+1. In summary: The MV Hamburg is a compact, well-appointed cruise ship ideal for travelers seeking personalized service and access to routes less frequented by large vessels, with a history of both luxury cruising and expedition-style voyages.