Children’s Birthday Hamburg
Your children’s birthday goes aboard
Escape rooms, a scavenger hunt, a museum and a picnic aboard the CAP SAN DIEGO – a children’s birthday in Hamburg’s harbour that turns into an unforgettable experience.
What awaits you
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Step into another world
In our escape rooms aboard the CAP SAN DIEGO you step into a world full of adventure. Our escape rooms were originally designed for adults, but The Master of Time and The Golden Skull can also be played by groups of children from age 10, and The Forbidden Game is suitable for teenage groups from age 14. Come aboard and enjoy a children’s birthday that brings everyone together.
Only by working together as a team will you crack the puzzles waiting for you on board.
Two options from a small crew to a full ship’s company
Children’s birthdays for
4–8
people
Duration: 4 hrsHow it works
You bring the children on board on the day of the game, and the children then play on their own in one escape room aboard the CAP SAN DIEGO (1.5 hrs). While they play, you as the adults can explore the ship or enjoy a coffee at the on-board bistro.
Suitable rooms
All of our escape rooms were originally developed for adults, but some of them can also be played by younger people:
For children from age 10, our escape rooms “The Master of Time” and “The Golden Skull” are suitable.
Teenagers from age 14 can also play the escape room “The Forbidden Game”.
Group size
Up to 8 children can play in each escape room. Simply book online for 7 people, and if there turn out to be 8 children on the day, you can pay for the eighth child on site by debit or credit card.
More to do on board
On top of that, you can explore the entire ship and the museum on board free of charge. You can also enjoy a picnic on the pool deck of the CAP SAN DIEGO. The pool deck is on the very top deck of the CAP SAN DIEGO (if you can see a real pool, you’re in the right place – though unfortunately swimming in it isn’t allowed). There are plenty of tables and chairs around the pool. The area is outdoors but covered, so it can be used from spring to autumn even in bad weather.
Duration
The escape room takes about 1 to 1.25 hrs. For the ship tour you should allow 1.5 hrs, and another hour for the picnic. In total you should expect to spend up to 4 hrs on board.
Costs
The escape room costs €35 per person with at least 5 and a maximum of 8 children per room (incl. VAT). Touring the ship and using the pool deck are free for our guests.
Children’s birthdays for
9–16
people
Duration: 4 hrsHow it works
You bring the children on board on the day of the game, and the children then play on their own in two escape rooms aboard the CAP SAN DIEGO (1.5 hrs). While they play, you as the adults can explore the ship or enjoy a coffee at the on-board bistro.
Suitable rooms
All of our escape rooms were originally developed for adults, but some of them can also be played by younger people:
For children from age 10, our escape rooms “The Master of Time” and “The Golden Skull” are suitable. We have “The Master of Time” twice, so the children can play the same escape room in two groups at the same time.
Teenagers from age 14 can also play the escape room “The Forbidden Game”.
Group size
Up to 8 children can play in each escape room. For 16 children, simply book both escape rooms online for 2 × 7 = 14 people, and if there turn out to be 16 children on the day, you can pay for the two extra children on site by debit or credit card.
More to do on board
On top of that, you can explore the entire ship and the museum on board free of charge. You can also enjoy a picnic on the pool deck of the CAP SAN DIEGO. The pool deck is on the very top deck of the CAP SAN DIEGO (if you can see a real pool, you’re in the right place – though unfortunately swimming in it isn’t allowed). There are plenty of tables and chairs around the pool. The area is outdoors but covered, so it can be used from spring to autumn even in bad weather.
Duration
The escape rooms take about 1 to 1.25 hrs. For the ship tour you should allow 1.5 hrs, and another hour for the picnic. In total you should expect to spend up to 4 hrs on board.
Costs
The escape rooms cost €35 per person with at least 5 and a maximum of 8 children per room (incl. VAT). Touring the ship and using the pool deck are free for our guests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age for an escape room birthday party?
Our escape rooms “The Master of Time” and “The Golden Skull” on board the CAP SAN DIEGO are suitable for groups of children aged 10 and over. Teenagers aged 14 and over can also play “The Forbidden Game”.
Can younger children take part as well?
For a birthday party we recommend a minimum age of 10. Younger children can only play when accompanied by an adult.
How many children can celebrate with us?
Up to 8 children play in each escape room. For bigger birthdays you book two rooms in parallel – that way up to 16 children celebrate at the same time.
What does the children’s birthday cost?
The escape rooms cost €35 per person with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 children per room (incl. VAT). Visiting the CAP SAN DIEGO and the picnic on the pool deck are free of charge.
Do the parents have to stay on board?
No. You bring the children on board – and while they are playing you can explore the ship or enjoy a coffee in the on-board bistro. If younger children are taking part, an adult accompanies the group inside the room.
Can we bring cake and food?
Yes! On the covered pool deck of the CAP SAN DIEGO you can picnic with food and drinks you bring along – from spring to autumn even in bad weather.
How long does the children’s birthday on board take?
Allow up to 4 hours in total: around 1 to 1.25 hours for the escape room, 1.5 hours for the ship tour and another hour for the picnic.
Can the children’s birthday also take place on the RICKMER RICKMERS?
No – the escape rooms on the RICKMER RICKMERS are only suitable for adults, not for children or teenagers. Your children’s birthday takes place on the CAP SAN DIEGO: that is where the child-friendly rooms, the museum and the covered picnic deck are waiting.
Our available dates
Hidden in Hamburg
Cap San Diego – Museum Ship
Überseebrücke
20459 Hamburg
Get on the tracks of the Maya
The moon is high in the sky as you secretly sneak to an abandoned excavation site on your journey through South America. The best researchers have been searching here for years for the golden skull of the last Mayan ruler – unsuccessfully. You’re lucky and the archaeologists’ huts are still standing. You open one of the rickety wooden doors and step into the dark hut.
You’re on your own and soon you’ll make an amazing discovery that will change everything – the adventure begins.
With your ticket you can also visit the CAP SAN DIEGO before or after your game for free (between 10:00 and 18:00). If you play later, we will give you free tickets for the museum.
Hidden in Hamburg
Cap San Diego – Museum Ship
Überseebrücke
20459 Hamburg
Play for your life
It’s knocking, it’s throbbing, it’s calling you. And before you know it, you’ve entered the old villa, which has been abandoned on the outskirts of town for years. You follow the creepy noises up to the attic of the old house and then – silence. In front of you stands a mysterious game. It will cast a spell over you and you will begin to play.
But after the very first move you realise this is no ordinary game – it is a very dangerous one. It takes you on a magical journey – and if you do not finish the game in time, this journey will be your last. Trembling, you dare the next move…
With your ticket you can also visit the CAP SAN DIEGO before or after your game for free (between 10:00 and 18:00). If you play later, we will give you free tickets for the museum.
Hidden in Hamburg
Cap San Diego – Museum Ship
Überseebrücke
20459 Hamburg
Set a mysterious machine in motion
For decades, a strange story has been told aboard the CAP SAN DIEGO.
Somewhere on board, a brilliant inventor is said to have lived and worked – a man everyone simply called the “Master of Time”. Shortly before the ship set off on its last great voyage, he vanished without a trace. All that remained was a locked door.
No one has ever been able to open it. And this is exactly where your adventure begins.
Gain access to a secret part of the ship. Discover a place full of hiding spots, adventurous puzzles and hidden clues. And decipher the secret the Master of Time left behind for us.
With your ticket you can also visit the CAP SAN DIEGO before or after your game for free (between 10:00 and 18:00). If you play later, we will give you free tickets for the museum.
Hidden in Hamburg
Rickmer Rickmers
Landungsbrücken, Ponton 1a
20359 Hamburg
Appease the god of the seas!
The Rickmer Rickmers no longer travels the seas of this world.
As a visitor of the famous museum ship in the Port of Hamburg, you will explore a secret room on board that was found during the latest restoration. As you enter the room, you notice this strange whisper. The sea god Neptune is calling you. He’s asking for his trident, which the Captain of the Rickmers stole from him a long time ago.
The door slams shut, you’re trapped and Neptune has you fully in his grip. Fulfil his wish or Neptune will drag you and the Rickmers down to the bottom of the Elbe…
This room is for ambitious beginner groups of 6 to 7 players as well as experienced groups of 4 or more. It is not suitable for children’s groups or youth-only groups under 16.
With your ticket you can also visit the RICKMER RICKMERS before or after your game for free (between 10:00 and 18:00). If you play later, we will give you free tickets for the museum.
Hidden in Hamburg
Rickmer Rickmers
Landungsbrücken, Ponton 1a
20359 Hamburg
The classic escape room with combination locks and challenging puzzles
Back in the 1960s, during a voyage, something dreadful happened aboard the Rickmer Rickmers: pirates ambushed the ship. The captain tragically lost his life and went overboard. Ever since, his spirit has found no peace and still haunts the captain’s cabin to this day. As specialists in supernatural phenomena, you are now called upon to uncover the mystery of his story and finally help the captain find his eternal rest.
A varied escape room with challenging puzzles awaits you. The very special extra: you play in the original captain’s cabin of the ship!
This room is for ambitious beginner groups of 4 to 6 players as well as experienced groups of 3 or more. It is not suitable for children’s groups.
With your ticket you can also visit the RICKMER RICKMERS before or after your game for free (between 10:00 and 18:00). If you play later, we will give you free tickets for the museum.
Hidden in Hamburg
Cap San Diego – Museum Ship
Überseebrücke
20459 Hamburg
The Forgotten Treasure
During renovation work, a mysterious old document was found under the old planks – and you have to examine it closely. It takes you on a journey across the ship where you must solve puzzles, use your wits and prove true teamwork. Only those who can solve all the puzzles are worthy of the treasure.
Do a scavenger hunt (ATTENTION: scavenger hunt, not an escape room) aboard the entire CAP SAN DIEGO.
Attention: This is NOT an escape room but a scavenger hunt, played against each other in small groups of 2 to 7 people aboard the entire ship! A total of 42 people can play at the same time. Depending on how much time you take to explore the ship during the hunt, you should allow 60–100 minutes.
You’ll need a mobile phone for the scavenger hunt.
The scavenger hunt was designed for adults. Children under 14 can only play accompanied by an adult.
The scavenger hunt can be played in German and English!
Hidden in Hamburg
Rickmer Rickmers
Landungsbrücken, Ponton 1a
20359 Hamburg
The Sailors’ Last Exam
Do a scavenger hunt (ATTENTION: scavenger hunt, not an escape room) aboard the entire RICKMER RICKMERS. Discover the ship, solve puzzles and tasks and convince your examiner.
The only thing that separates you from your honorary sailor award is the legendary final exam, which will test all the skills you’ll need as a sailor on board. Only with teamwork, brains, creativity and logic will you be able to pass the exam.
Watch out! This is NOT an escape room but a scavenger hunt, which you play in small groups of 4 to 7 people competing against each other aboard the entire ship! Up to four groups – up to 28 people – can start at the same time. The scavenger hunt can be played in German and English. Depending on how much time you take to explore the ship along the way, you should allow 70 to 100 minutes.
The scavenger hunt was designed for adults, but can of course also be played by families. For a children-only group it is only suitable from the age of 14. If younger children take part, an adult must accompany each group at all times.