The new Mein Schiff ships will be different

The production of a new generation of Mein Schiff ships started today at Meyer Turku shipyard, Finland, with the steel cutting ceremony. The new MEIN SCHIFF 1, NB-1392, will be around 20 meters longer than the previous Mein Schiff ships and will have space for additional 180 cabins.

The steel cutting for MEIN SCHIFF 1 was started by Georgios Vagiannis, Project Manager Newbuild, TUI Cruises, in a ceremony at the steel hall of Meyer Turku.
Based on double occupancy, up to 2,894 guests will be able to enjoy the TUI Cruises well-being cruise experience. In addition the ship will feature various other guest experience and technical improvements.

MEIN SCHIFF 1 will be delivered in 2018 and will replace the existing MEIN SCHIFF 1, and MEIN SCHIFF 2 will replace the older ship in 2019. The first two TUI Cruises ships will be handed over within the TUI Group to Thomson Cruises.

If the ships will be powered by LNG is still an open question.