Cap San Diego hosts seminars, presentations, company parties, trade fairs, concerts, weddings and harbor cruises for 20 to 500 guests. The ship is a listed museum cargo ship moored at the Überseebrücke in Hamburg, with around 2,000 m² of event space spread across a 1960s salon, an open pool deck and two former cargo holds.
Seminars and company events
For business use, the Salon takes seminars, presentations and company dinners for up to 70 people, in a room that works as dining room, library and bar at once. Luke 4, a former hold of 200 m², suits trade fair stands and mid-sized company events for up to 120. Luke 3, the largest space at 1,453 m² over three decks, has built-in lighting and sound for staff parties, large events and concerts of up to 500. The whole ship can be hired at its berth, or chartered for a cruise with up to 500 passengers. The event spaces were renovated in 2021 and fitted with current technology.
The mix of sizes lets one booking cover a full program: a meeting in the Salon, drinks on the Pool Deck and a party in one of the holds, without leaving the ship.
Weddings and receptions
The ship hosts weddings, and the Salon is listed for wedding dinners and receptions. It can be combined with the Pool Deck for a larger group. The couple and their guests can stay the night in the original cabins on board, with breakfast included in every overnight booking.
Rooms and capacities
The Salon measures 100 m² and holds up to 70 people. The Pool Deck covers 180 m² and holds up to 120. It is open to the harbor, the pool is filled from April to October, and a windbreak lined with windows along the outer edge makes the deck usable in most weather. Salon and Pool Deck can be booked alone or together. Luke 3 measures 1,453 m² across three decks and takes up to 500 people. Luke 4 measures 200 m² and takes up to 120.
Accommodation
The ship runs as a floating hotel in its original cabins, all with a private bathroom. Single cabins take one or two people, double cabins two, and family cabins up to four. The captain's cabin and the first engineer's cabin each sleep up to three in two rooms, and the first officer's cabin sleeps two in a berth 130 cm wide. Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 am in the on-board bistro, which stays open until 5 pm with small dishes.
Catering
Viermaster Catering, a Hamburg company, has been the caterer on board since autumn 2018. Its range for events runs from maritime finger food to a five-course dinner, and it also runs the bistro for hotel guests.
History and setting
The ship was built in 1961 and 1962 for the Hamburg Süd shipping line and served the South America route. It is the last surviving vessel of a series of six fast general cargo ships and is still able to sail. A museum ship and listed maritime monument since 2003, it describes itself as the largest civilian museum cargo ship in the world. The Salon was designed by the architect Cäsar Pinnau. Visitors tour the ship on their own, with an audio guide or with volunteer guides.
Getting there
The berth is at the Überseebrücke, 20459 Hamburg, within walking distance of the Landungsbrücken and Baumwall stations. Most guests who drive park in the Michel-Garage on Schaarsteinweg. Hamburg Airport serves the city.
