Cargo Events rents a converted inland cargo ship moored in the Klughafen of Lübeck for company parties, weddings and other private events with up to 500 guests. The vessel has three levels that can be split into one to four areas, from a hold with about 80 seats to an upper deck with about 160. The address is Kanalstraße 100, on the water facing the old town island.
Seminars and company events
The ship suits company parties, summer and winter events and team events more than classic training days. The operator presents it as an alternative to a conventional conference room, with a maritime, industrial and rustic look, and states that corporate events start at 40 people. Water views and a view of the old town island come with most areas. A dragon boat outing in the Klughafen can be added to the program, with the team paddling in long open boats.
Suppliers are flexible. You can bring your own DJ, technicians or equipment providers, or use the operator's network of partners. The team follows the project from the first idea to the day itself and adapts catering, decoration and schedule to the event.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are one of the event types listed on the site. The upper deck is described as suited to summer events, receptions and sundowners, and it can host a free ceremony as well as an open-air acoustic concert. The small terrace at the bow can be booked as an extra outdoor area. The two lower rooms each have a dance floor and a sound system.
Rooms and capacities
The areas combine freely, from one to four at a time. The figures below are approximate and come from the venue.
The Frachtraum is below deck in the bow. A long bar was built into the former anchor room, and the 80 year old Bongossi wood floor keeps the cargo hold character. It takes about 80 seated or 150 standing, with a bar, buffet space, dance floor, sound system and toilets.
The Großer Saal is on the middle deck and was redesigned in 2020. Large windows face the water and the old town. It takes about 130 seated or 250 standing, with a bar, buffet space, dance floor, sound system and toilets.
The Oberdeck seats about 160 and has a bar, buffet space and a large flexible music box.
The Kleines Deck, a small terrace at the bow, seats about 40 and has buffet space and a music box.
Rental is only possible together with a drinks package and the operator's service staff. A room-only hire is not offered. Exclusive use is listed among the services, along with furniture, glassware, decoration and air conditioning.
Catering
Catering is open. You may bring your own caterer or have food delivered, and the operator recommends partners on request. For company events it usually works with selected partners while leaving you free to appoint a caterer of your choice. Drinks are covered by several package options that can be adjusted to the group.
History and setting
The ship was built in 1930 as an unpowered barge named MyWay. In 1959 it received its own six-cylinder MAK engine weighing 24 tonnes and carried freight under its own power. At the end of 2009 the crew started a conversion described as a first for an inland vessel. It opened on November 18, 2010 as a three-deck venue in the Klughafen. The engine still runs.
Getting there
The ship is moored at Kanalstraße 100, 23552 Lübeck. Parking is available on site and is free after 6 p.m. Viewing appointments can be requested through the website.
