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MSC Euribia wird heute, 8. Juni 2023, getauft

MSC Euribia wird heute, 8. Juni 2023, getauft

Das neueste Schiff in der MSC Kreuzfahrt Flotte wird heute in Kopenhagen von Sophia Loren feierlich getauft. MSC hat bewusst Kopenhagen als Taufort ausgewählt, da Kopenhagen als Vorreiter im Bereich Umweltschutz gilt. Für die Fahrt von der Werft nach Kopenhagen wurde das Schiff mit LNG betrieben.

Buchungsstart Winter 24/25 für die Mein Schiff 5 & 7

Buchungsstart Winter 24/25 für die Mein Schiff 5 & 7

Ab sofort sind die Reisen der Mein Schiff 5 und der Mein Schiff 7 von Tui Cruises für den Winter 24/25 buchbar. Die Reisen starten von Teneriffa und Gran Canaria zu den anderen kanarischen Inseln. Ebenso angesteuert werden die Kapverden, Marokko und Madeira. Als Höhepunkt zum Jahreswechsel treffen sich die beiden Schiffe vor Funchal, um von dort den besten Blick auf das weltbekannte Feuerwerk auf Madeira zu bieten.

Refurbishment of the Marella Voyager almost complete

Refurbishment of the Marella Voyager almost complete

After almost 6 weeks in dry dock in Cadiz, Mein Schiff Herz has become Marella Voyager. The ship has not only been repainted, but also underwent a major redesign internally. There are ten bars and 16 restaurants and snack options, including the new Abuela's, a Mexican specialty restaurant. It can accommodate 1,850 guests. The first voyages start from 3 June 2023 from Palma de Mallorca. A transit to the Caribbean is planned for the winter. It will be christened the…

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First call of Mein Schiff 3 in Portsmouth

First call of Mein Schiff 3 in Portsmouth

On Friday, 26 May 2023, Mein Schiff 3 made its first call at the port of Portsmouth as part of its 12-day voyage to Great Britain and Ireland. The port of Portsmouth is only about 30 kilometres from Southampton and has invested heavily in recent years to be able to accommodate larger cruise ships. Particular emphasis is placed on sustainability. The port director, Mike Sellers, was particularly pleased to reach this milestone in the context of…

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NCL cancels all winter voyages with Norwegian Epic

NCL cancels all winter voyages with Norwegian Epic

According to a letter sent to booked guests, NCL is cancelling all voyages of the Norwegian Epic between 1 December 23 and 9 April 24. Voyages in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands were planned for this period. NCL will refund all booked guests the full fare to the original payment method. Furthermore, NCL is offering a 20% discount on newly booked cruises in Europe until 30 April 24 as compensation. In addition, each guest will receive…

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“Wildcat Tattoo Cruise” with Randy Engelhard

“Wildcat Tattoo Cruise” with Randy Engelhard

Tui Cruises is launching a floating tattoo convention. On May 6, 2024, the "Wildcat Tattoo Cruise" will set sail from Bremerhaven on the Mein Schiff 4 with approximately 50 tattoo artists, as well as the bands Knorkator, Sick of it all, and Stick to your Guns, for a 5-day cruise. The musical headliners on board include BossHoss. Naturally, all guests will have the opportunity to secure one of the coveted appointments with star tattoo artist Randy Engelhard. An inside cabin can be booked from 1099 Euros in the inside cabin with...

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Mein Schiff 4 uses shore power in Hamburg for the first time

Mein Schiff 4 uses shore power in Hamburg for the first time

The Mein Schiff 4 from Tui Cruises used shore power in Hamburg for the first time today. Tui Cruises is thus taking another step towards sustainable cruising. At the same time, Wybcke Meier is also calling on ports to continue investing in green shore power so that emissions are not merely relocated. The Tui Cruises fleet will be shore power-capable by 2024, with the necessary connections being retrofitted on Mein Schiff 2 and Mein Schiff 5 during shipyard stays, and Mein Schiff...

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Ambassador puts its second ship, the Ambition, into operation

Ambassador puts its second ship, the Ambition, into operation

Yesterday, May 12, 2023, the Ambition embarked on its maiden voyage for Ambassador Cruises. The former AIDAmira is now on a 14-day journey that will take her to France, Spain, and Great Britain. Aida had returned the AIDAmira in 2022 after the ship was only briefly part of the Kussmund fleet.

Tui announces quarterly figures

Tui announces quarterly figures

As Tui Group reports, quarterly figures have risen significantly compared to last year's quarter, as expected. Tui Cruises achieved an occupancy rate of 93% compared to 51% in the previous year. Hapag-Lloyd achieved an occupancy rate of 67% (previous year 29%), and Marella Cruises, the subsidiary for the British market, reported an occupancy rate of 95%, an increase from the previous year when 53% was achieved. The consequences of the pandemic appear to be overcome. Tui Cruises achieved an average revenue of...

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