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Stephan Zimmermann kann man nur mögen. Wie ein großer Gute-Laune-Bär sorgt der Cruise Director stets für positive Stimmung bei Crew und Gästen. Als „Stimme des Schiffes“ ist er für alle Durchsagen an Bord zuständig und führt die Gäste als Moderator durch die täglichen Showabende an Bord der Mein Schiff . Da wird übrigens auch mal im Schottenrock moderiert. Kombiniert mit seinem nordeutschen, trockenen Humor hat er die Lacher damit immer auf seiner Seite. Manche Gäste fordern sogar eine eigene Comedy-Show für ihn.

In der Café Lounge: Kreuzfahrt-Direktor Stephan Zimmermann

Soderso ist Stephan Zimmermann ein echtes Allroundtalent: unter anderem ist er gelernter Bäcker und hat zehn Jahre als Flugoffizier bei der Marine gedient. Nebenbei bringt es der Hobby-Pilot auch noch auf rund 1.500 Flugstunden. Seit 2007 ist er der Kreuz- und Flussschifffahrt „verfallen“ und hat hier als klassischer Quereinsteiger in verschiedenen Positionen gearbeitet – vom Guest Relation Manager über den Hotel Manager bis zum Cruise Director bei TUI Cruises.

Für unser Video-Format „Mein Kreuzfahrt-Tipp“ haben wir Stephan Zimmermann seine 3 persönlichen Kreuzfahrt-Tipps für die Mein Schiff -Flotte entlockt. Viel Spaß beim reinschauen.

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Torben Knye ist seit 2013 für TUI Cruises als Communications Manager tätig. Der Vater zweier Söhne ist verantwortlich für die Redaktion des Mein Schiff Blogs, kümmert sich um die Blogger Relations und ist natürlich öfter mal an Bord der Mein Schiff Flotte anzutreffen. Dort recherchiert er für den Blog oder betreut Fernsehdrehs von verschiedenen Sendern. Sein Lieblingsplätze an Bord sind die Café Lounge (zum Arbeiten) oder die Himmel & Meer Lounge. Das Bild zeigt ihn übrigens bei einem Landausflug zur Felsenstadt Petra in Jordanien.

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The eighth ship in the Mein Schiff fleet, the first of the InTUItion class, will carry the name Mein Schiff Relax.

The first ship from the InTUItion Class will have a length of 333m and a beam of 42.1m. Mein Schiff Relax will surpass the previously largest ships in the fleet, Mein Schiff 1, Mein Schiff 2 and Mein Schiff 7 (from June 2024), which measures 315.7m x 35.8m.

Explaining the new name, Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises, said:

“Communication on various platforms made it clear how important the name of this ship is for our guests. This ship is also something very special for us – it embodies the further development of everything that we have stood for almost ten years with the new ships in the Mein Schiff fleet”.

“That’s why we took our time and carefully considered the creation of the ship – along with all the great new opportunities for our guests. It is now clear to TUI Cruises that the new addition to the fleet can only have one name: Mein Schiff Relax.

“This is exactly what the first ship in the InTUItion class symbolizes – a completely new feel-good experience.”

Mein Schiff Relax is set to offer the first cruises in the Mediterranean starting in March 2025.

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It is the sixth newbuild in six years: With the delivery of the new Mein Schiff 2, TUI Cruises has the youngest and most environmentally friendly cruise ship fleet worldwide. Wybcke Meier and Frank Kuhlmann, CEO and CFO of TUI Cruises, and Dr Jan Meyer, Managing Director of Meyer Turku Werft shipyard, signed the delivery documents yesterday. For the first time, the delivery ceremony did not take place in Turku in Finland, where the shipyard is located, but in Kiel. The new Mein Schiff 2 had left the shipyard in early January to berth at the port of Kiel on the Baltic Sea due to her delivery ahead of schedule and the Finnish winter: The final silicone painting of the hull’s underwater part of Mein Schiff 2 is not designed to withstand icy water.

Members of the Tourism Committee of the German Parliament and representatives of the Regional Parliament of Schleswig-Holstein were given the opportunity to explore the innovative environmental technologies and learn more about the details regarding the implementation of sustainable practices on the cruise ship at a presentation given by Wybcke Maier and on a guided tour with the Environmental Officer of the new Mein Schiff 2.

“The launch of the new Mein Schiff 2 marks the successful conclusion of our expansion through newbuilds. Our sixth vessel built by Meyer Turku does not only feature an impressive design, but also offers convincing “inner values”: Through the use of cutting-edge technology, we are setting standards in terms of environmental protection,” said Wybcke Meier. Just as Mein Schiff 1, launched last year, Mein Schiff 2 is part of a new generation of ships. Both ships are around 20 metres longer than the previous ships. Apart from offering even more generous feel-good space, they feature an even wider choice of cabins and suites. “For us, it was again exciting to cooperate with TUI Cruises so as to further develop the concept and use our expertise in ship design and technology to build a better, more energy-efficient and customer-friendly ship”, said Dr Jan Meyer.

The world’s most modern and environmentally friendly cruise ship fleet

Like the previous five newbuilds, TUI Cruises again focuses on environmentally friendly operation of the vessel. The latest newbuild has also been designed to optimise energy efficiency and use cutting-edge emissions technologies to achieve a substantial reduction in CO2 and pollutant emissions. Due to the worldwide, sustained operation of these systems, the Mein Schiff newbuilds rank top in the industry’s emissions reduction league. Like Mein Schiff 1, the new Mein Schiff 2 also features catalysts for her main and auxiliary engines. This helps to further reduce nitrogen oxide emissions worldwide, in particular in coastal and port regions. The new Mein Schiff 2 thus renders an active contribution to local air pollution control.

The new Mein Schiff 2 consumes up to 40 per cent less fuel than ships of comparable size, driven in part by a comprehensive energy management system, an innovative light control system, highly efficient air conditioning, the ships’ hydrodynamic hull shape and a comprehensive LED concept as well as the environmentally friendly underwater silicone painting.

Regarding the hotel facilities aboard a cruise ship, the new Mein Schiff 2 is setting standards: All fabrics from the bed linen via towels all the way to bathrobes in the cabins are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton additionally certified with the Fair Trade label. Moreover, like all previous newbuilds, all wooden furnishings in the cabins are from responsible forestry schemes and have been certified with the FSC Mix label. Moreover, natural materials such as wool or cork have been used.

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The new Mein Schiff 2 will depart from Kiel on 23 January for inaugural sailings with travel agency partners and first guests. Under the motto “Charting a discovery course”, she will then set sail from Bremerhaven on 3 February for a twelve-day christening itinerary in the sun. Following port calls in in La Coruna (Spain) and Leixoes (Portugal), the new Mein Schiff 2 will call at Lisbon for three days for the naming ceremony before continuing her itinerary to Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) via Cadiz (Spain) and Arrecife (Lanzarote).

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TUI Cruises GmbH is one of the leading cruise operators in German-speaking countries. The joint venture between TUI AG and the US cruise company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. employs around 750 people in Hamburg and Berlin. A fleet of seven ships sails for the Mein Schiff brand. Since the end of 2020, the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises brand has also been part of TUI Cruises GmbH with a fleet of currently five ships. The Mein Schiff fleet offers contemporary holidays at sea in the premium segment (Mein Schiff 1 to Mein Schiff 6 and Mein Schiff Herz / bed capacity: 17,800). Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is one of the leading cruise brands in the German-speaking world in the luxury and expedition segment with a 130-year history. TUI Cruises operates one of the most modern and environmentally and climate-friendly fleets in the world. In the course of sustainable growth, three more new ships are planned until 2026.

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GERMANY. Gebr Heinemann opened a new shopping area onboard Mein Schiff 4 on 16 May, having captured the retail concession onboard the TUI Cruises ship. The retailer has also extended its contracts across the seven-strong Mein Schiff fleet until 2026.

The 2,500-capacity Mein Schiff 4 set sail from Hamburg for its Scandinavian summer itinerary last month.

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Gebr Heinemann Director Cruise Liner Ricarda Frenzel-Beyme said: “Our long-standing excellent cooperation with TUI Cruises has proven its worth. We have shown on all other ships operated by the shipping company that we have a profound understanding of the mostly German customers and know what they want. TUI Cruises’ continued trust is an honour for us and we are delighted to be able to offer cruise guests on Mein Schiff 4 a diverse shopping experience on the world’s oceans with numerous product innovations along with ‘retailtainment’.”

TUI Cruises Senior Product Manager Carolin Bauer said: “One of TUI Cruises’ goals is to thrill our guests with an attractive cruise experience. We share this challenging ambition with our business partners and regularly review our offerings. As one of our most renowned partners, Gebr Heinemann has been awarded the contract for the retail business on Mein Schiff 4 and will thus be responsible in the long term for the shopping diversity on board the entire Mein Schiff fleet. We are delighted about the expansion of this trusting and professional cooperation.”

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The retail is divided into two decks and separate zones. The 520sq m Neuer Wall area includes fragrances & cosmetics, textiles and accessories, a Mein Schiff merchandise collection, combined with toys and sweets, spirits and tobacco, plus a jeweller.

On Deck 4, customers are offered an extensive selection of fashion in a 280sq m shop under the Feiner Zeitgeist brand. Fashion jewellery, leather goods, scarves and sunglasses appear in Sonnige Aussichten. Opposite this is the 83sq m shop Süßer Schnickschnack, with Schöne Andenken housing toys, sweets, tobacco, spirits and Mein Schiff goods. Located on Deck 5 are the 87sq m accessories shop Goldene Momente, the watch and jewellery shop Beste Zeiten, and the 65sq m perfumery Wohlige Düfte.

In contrast to the shops on sister ships, the furniture in the perfumery consists largely of personalised brand furniture, from Chanel, Dior, Hugo Boss, Clarins and others. Minor design adjustments in the shops and the installation of some new furniture are planned for the next time the ship is dry-docked.

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By Cruise & Travel | 10 Feb 2021

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Mein Schiff 4 in Norway. Credit: Mein Schiff

The six Mein Schiff (literally My Ship) vessels are owned by TUI Cruises. Life on board the ship is very relaxed with lots of room to retreat, with spa areas, excellent dining and Finnish saunas.

We asked Lars Glüsing, Director of Corporate Communications at TUI Cruises for more information about the vessels.

Where do the Mein Schiff ships visit?

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– Mediterranean Sea – Atlantic Ocean (from Malta/Palma de Mallorca to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) – Western Europe (Hamburg to Malta) – Canary Islands – Eastern Mediterranean Sea – Mediterranean Sea with Tunis – Around Great Britain – North Cape (including Southern Norway and Spitsbergen) – Baltic Sea – Caribbean

What are the most popular destinations and attractions?

North Cape and Baltic Sea are very popular destinations, especially in the summer time.

What’s new?

Since 2012, TUI Cruises has brought five more ships, Mein Schiff 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 into service. Ships offer extended spa and sports areas with outdoor exercise fields, a wide Thalasso offering, an adventurous area to explode the Sea, tailor-made golf deals, an extended kids club and a digital library.

TUI Cruises offers an all-inclusive concept which includes almost all food and beverages on board. Besides three restaurants, all bars, lounges and restaurants are already included in the ticket price the guests paid before starting their holiday. Moreover, many other items are included and do not have to be paid extra. Integrated are tips, several sports and health offerings, entry for spa and sauna, entertainment and edutainment programs, qualified childcare and an excellence service for suite and junior suite guests.

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Mein Schiff 3. Credit: Mein Schiff

What type of meals on Mein Schiff do you offer?

TUI Cruises offers a wide variety of meals. Customers can enjoy any kind of fish, meat, buffet, Italian food, sushi, snacks, vegetarian dishes, tapas, “healthy/light” meals and many more. In most cases dishes are served at table.

Do you cater to vegetarians and special diets?

Many possibilities for vegetarians and guests on special diet are provided. At the beginning of each cruise, guests are invited to join an informational meeting. Guests may inform the chefs about their diet and special meals can be prepared.

What are the dress codes on board the Mein Schiff?

On Mein Schiff 1 there is no dress code, although it is expected not to show up in swimwear when having lunch, dinner or breakfast. In addition, men are kindly ask to wear long trousers and closed-toe shoes when at the table.

How should I tip on board staff on the Mein Schiff?

Tips are included in the booking price.  Nevertheless, guests are welcome to leave a tip if they want to.

What entertainment is on board Mein Schiff?

The Mein Schiff crew consists of an excellent entertainment department. Almost every night international artists, singers, dancers and comedians present great shows in the theatre. Also musical shows, concerts, crime-thriller dinners, cooking shows, parties on the pool deck or fun nights in our casino are staged.

What is inclusive of the price of booking, and what would I need pay extra for?

Almost all food as well as a wide range of drinks is already included in the price.  Also outside meal times and in all bars and lounges – in the Atlantik and Anckelmannsplatz restaurants, the Tapas y Mas bar, GOSCH Sylt restaurant, La Vela bistro, Cliff 24 Grill, La Vida Sana wellness bar and the Nasch Bar guests can dine without paying additional costs. Other all inclusive features include cocktails and long drinks as well as spirits, soft drinks, beer, sparkling wine, wines as well as Mein Schiff water in the cabin and a Nespresso capsule for starting the new day.

Junior Suite passengers are also invited to dine in the Surf & Turf steakhouse on one occasion on the cruise while Suite passengers are invited to savour the food in Richard’s Feines Essen gourmet restaurant (drinks are not included in this invitation) once on the cruise.

On top of this, choice wines, champagnes, top quality spirits, selected cocktails and other premium drinks as well as wines in the mini-bar are available at an extra charge. Meals and drinks served in Richard’s Feines Essen gourmet restaurant, the Surf & Turf steakhouse and Blaue Welt sushi bar are not included in the cruise price.

Lunch packets, picnic hampers, children’s birthday parties, land excursions, workshops as well as spa treatments, cabin gifts and personal items remain subject to a charge – this allows us to cater to the individual needs of the passengers and offer them opportunities to decide for themselves which charged items or services they do and do not wish to use. In addition choice wines and exclusive champagnes, fine spirits, selected cocktails and other premium drinks as well as wines in the mini-bar are available for an extra charge.

How can I stay in touch with friends and family while on a Mein Schiff ship?

When being on board, one can use own mobile devices to call family and friends. In the “Netzbar” a couple of computers are provided where guests can go online. However, internet access needs to be paid extra. Also, customers have can send postcards from board.

Is Internet access available on the Mein Schiff ships?

Yes, internet is available in almost all bars and lounges on all six of the Mein Schiff ships.

What is your smoking policy?

Safety on board is top priority. As a result of that it is prohibited to smoke in all cabins and in many public areas onboard. Smoking is allowed on own balconies and verandas only and in clearly labeled smoking areas.

Do your cabins have soap, shampoo, and conditioner?

The cabins have soap, shower gel, shampoo, body lotion and conditioner

Are ATM machines available onboard the Mein Schiff ships?

No, there are no ATM machines onboard.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

Guests can’t bring own alcohol onboard. Bottles will be drawn-in when going on board, however the alcohol will be returned when leaving the cruise.

How can I celebrate special occasions (birthday cakes etc)?

TUI Cruises offers to purchase cabin presents. Here one can choose between a wide variety such as flowers, cakes, chocolate candies, wines, champagne or vouchers for some of the high-class restaurants.

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Do you allow children and young families on board?

TUI Cruises welcomes children and young families on board. Up to 14 year-old children can travel charge free on board the Mein Schiff ships in the same cabin as their parent and enjoy the holiday in the kids club (from 3 years on). Here they are taken care of by educated staff.

Great entertainment programs such as swim-courses, dancing and cooking classes, theatre or land excursions are offered for children. Many of these offerings are related to the edutainment concept, hence children can even learn a lot while having a fantastic time.

Can babies cots and cribs be provided in my cabin?

In most of the cabins it is possible to have an extra bed (60x120cm) for babies/kids. Older kids up to an age of 14 years can travel in an extra bed (Pullman bed) as third, fourth or fifth cabin passengers charge free.

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How do I get to the ship?

TUI Cruises offers to book flights to and from the harbour combined with the cruise ticket. To get from the airport to the ship free shuttles busses are available. When travelling from Germany there is also a transfer from the main train stations to the harbours.

How early do I need to leave?

On the first day of the cruise one should plan some time in advance for check- in and to orient oneself in the harbour. Later when visiting other destinations it can be said that all guests have to be on board the latest 30 minutes before departure.

Is there parking available at the piers, and is there a charge?

If you are intending to travel by own car to the harbour you can leave your vehicle at a car park. Prices in Hamburg range from € 120 to € 260 and in Kiel from € 120 to € 245. In addition, a car rental service is provided, so guests can start from their hometown and leave the car just at the harbour.

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What safety features do you have on board the Mein Schiff ships?

The ships are equipped according to the latest, security related standards. The crew on board and on land is supervised and educated according to international security guidelines.

Every cabin is appointed with life vests, for children there are special lifejackets. On every cruise there will be an emergency case training with all guests and crew within the first 24 hours.

Is my baggage protected?

If TUI Cruises is responsible, the company will replace lost or damaged baggage.

What is security like onboard?

Security on board the Mein Schiff ships is handled according to the latest, international standards.

Medical care

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Mein Schiff 5. Credit: Mein Schiff

What if I get sick on board the Mein Schiff?

In case of sickness on board guests can go to the hospital to see the board doctors and medical crew. There is licensed medical staff on board.

Will I get seasick or motion sickness?

As a result of the size of the Mein Schiff shups, most people do not feel seasick during the cruises.

Can I store insulin in my cabin?

Every cabin is equipped with a fridge that can also be used for storing insulin.

Is the water on the Mein Schiff safe to drink?

Free drinking water is provided 24h on every floor near the elevators.

What facilities are available for disabled and handicapped passengers?

TUI Cruises offers seven cabins on each ship for disabled people. Nevertheless, it is advised disabled people to travel with a companion as special staff for handicapped people cannot be allocated.

When going on excursion, the excursion team is willing to inform whether the trip is suitable for disabled people or not. In addition trips are presented that are tailor made for people in wheelchairs and travelling with an escort.

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Mein Schiff 6. Credit: Mein Schiff

Can I change my cabin?

In special cases and if cabins are available we TUI Cruises tries to make a cabin change possible.

Can my itinerary change? If so, what happens?

In general it can be said that the route keeps the way it was planned before. At some destinations however, the Mein Schiff ships do not dock directly at the harbour but reaches the mainland via tender boats. If the weather conditions are too bad and do not guarantee a safe crossing, it may happen that the route changes.

What if my flight is delayed?

If the guests booked their flights with TUI Cruises, an alternative will be found how to reach the ship as soon as possible.

Cruise-international.com spoke to Lars Glüsing, D irector of Corporate Communications at TUI Cruises.

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Mein Schiff 1 Completes Drydock For Upgrades

  • May 5, 2023

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TUI Cruises has completed an 11-day drydock for Mein Schiff 1 in the Elbe 17 dock in Hamburg. The ship then sailed a nine-day cruise from Bremerhaven to Norway earlier this week.

Ullrich Voss, director of ship management and hotel refurbishment, said in a prepared statement that some 1,100 crew members, shipyard workers, technicians and engineers worked on the ship.

The drydock included installation of a shore power connection which meant that an additional door was installed in the hull side through which the power cables will be routed into the ship in port.

Voss also said that the wastewater treatment system was upgraded in (HELCOM) compliance with the stricter rules in the Baltic (the Baltic Marine Environmental Protection Commission also known as the Helsinki Commission – HELCOM).

A new silicone coat was applied to the hull in order to reduce the flow resistance in the water and thus reduce the fuel consumption and emissions.

In addition to the technical work and general maintenance, interior work included a new design for the ship’s beer bar, the Ebbe & Flut, a new art gallery, and upgrades to the travel consultant and shore excursion departments.

The summer program of the Mein Schiff 1 features sailings from Bremerhaven to Norway and the Baltic, before repositioning to the Canary Islands for the winter season.

The 111,000-ton, 2,900-passenger Mein Schiff 1 was built by Meyer-Turku and entered service in 2018. She replaced the original Mein Schiff 1, which was the former Celebrity Galaxy and now sails as the Marella Explorer.

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Theater (upper balcony level 3 of 3)

Neuer Wall shopping arcades (upper level)

Casino (capacity 20 seats) has roulette and blackjack tables, plus 15 slot machines. The Casino opens only when the ship is at sea.

Abtanz Bar is a disco nightclub (capacity 100 seats, opens at 10 pm) with large dance floor, DJ programming nightly, “Cabin Fever” dance parties.

Rauchersalon (Cigar Room) is the smoking lounge, selling fine cigars and premium brand liquors.

Fotogalerie (Photo Gallery) has photos on display (also available for purchasing), sells equipment, and provides professional photo/video services on the ship.

Bordreiseleitung is the Cruise Director Office (open between 11 am - 1 pm and 5-7 pm). It provides information and assistance regarding Mein Schiff 5 itinerary program (ports of call, arrival/departure times), also about cabins, future cruise booking on board, baggage handling, TUI cruise and air packages, land transfers, etc.

Hanami (starboard, capacity 62 seats) is a specialty Asian-Japanese cuisine restaurant for sushi and other traditional specialties (Yakitori chicken, Shabu Shabu fondue /fish or meat) and drinks (Asian teas, Kirin beer, bamboo sake). The sushi restaurant is open for dinner only (6:30-11 pm) and with an a la carte menu (at surcharge, reservations are required). The menu is created by the German, 2-starred Michelin chef Tim Raue.

“Osteria Pizza e Pasta” is a new pizzeria restaurant (90 indoor / 24 outdoor seats) with waiter service.

“Schmankerl-Entspannt” is a new restaurant (50 seats) offering Austrian cuisine specialties.

Tag & Nacht (Day & Night) is a 24-hour open bistro (88 seats, Scandinavian decor) for regional and international fast food, snacks, hot meals. The bistro is open for Breakfast (6-12 am), Lunch and Dinner (12-10 pm) and also for late-night snacks (10 pm - 6 am).

Schau Bar (Show Bar) has capacity 249 seats and is open between 4 pm - 0:30 am. The Show Bar serves specialty cocktails and has a stage for live music entertainment.

“Richards” is the “Fine Dining” dinner restaurant (capacity 70 seats, open 6:30-11 pm, reservations required). This is a premium dining venue (at surcharge PP) with a la carte 6-course gourmet menu, plus an extensive list of fine wines.

Surf & Turf is a specialty seafood/steakhouse restaurant for prime meat and fish specialties. Once per Mein Schiff 5 cruise, a Latin-themed Churrasco dinner will be served on spits, with side dishes and desserts available from the buffet station. Among Surf & Turf specialties are beef tenderloin (Wagyu meat), Iberian pig,  lobster tail, separate healthy food and wine menus. The restaurant is reservations only (capacity 100 seats) open for Lunch (12-2 pm) and Dinner (6:30-11 pm), with an a la carte menu (food and drinks cost extra).

Diamant Bar (Diamond Bar) serves the Grosse Freiheit aft lounge area. The bar has large panoramic windows and an extensive molecular drinks menu with cocktails and premium wines. Diamond Bar hosts cocktail workshops and liquor/wine tastings.

Grosse Freiheit lounge (located at the stern) is one of the most special places on Mein Schiff 5. It features an 1800 ft2 / 167 m2 glass wall – a diamond-shaped facade spanning on 2 decks.

Champagner Treff (Champagnes Match) is located portside at the stern. This is a small capacity wine bar / special occasions venue (capacity 16 seats, open 4-12 pm) with a nice selection of fine champagnes.

18 service boats (rowboats, lifeboats, tender boats).

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  1. TUI Cruises Creates New Destinations Department for Mein Schiff

    The new Destinations department will be led by Marcus Puttich, who was recently appointed as director of destinations, and is responsible for all operational, planning and development aspects of both brands: Mein Schiff and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Puttich will report directly to Dennis Tetzlaff. Maria Tauschke, head of shore operations, who will ...

  2. TUI Cruises creates new Destinations department for Mein Schiff

    Mary Bond | Mar 24, 2023. TUI Cruises formed a new integrated Destinations Department for its Mein Schiff brand, led by Marcus Puttich. Recently promoted to director destinations, Puttich is heading a team focussing on a more engagement-focused commitment towards destinations and an advanced emphasis on the tour operations product delivery.

  3. TUI Cruises

    Mein Schiff 2 entered service with TUI in February 2011 after its extensive refurbishment, with the addition of more verandas, an expanded fitness area and design elements which are also found on Mein Schiff 1. TUI Cruises first new build Mein Schiff 3. TUI and STX Finland announced a contract on 27 September 2011 to build a 97,000-GT vessel ...

  4. Mein Kreuzfahrt-Tipp: Cruise Director Stephan Zimmermann

    Stephan Zimmermann kann man nur mögen. Wie ein großer Gute-Laune-Bär sorgt der Cruise Director stets für positive Stimmung bei Crew und Gästen. Als „Stimme des Schiffes" ist er für alle Durchsagen an Bord zuständig und führt die Gäste als Moderator durch die täglichen Showabende an Bord der Mein Schiff. Da wird übrigens auch mal ...

  5. My day on Mein Schiff 6

    Mein Schiff 6 is currently on a 14 day sailing headed to New York before moving south to her winter 2023/24 deployment in the Caribbean. Sustainability tour ... At the same time, TUI's cruise business (TUI Cruises, ... director destinations and Maria Tauschke, head of shore operations to the top deck to get a glimpse of an art installation ...

  6. TUI Cruises' Eighth Newbuild Named Mein Schiff Relax

    The first ship from the InTUItion Class will have a length of 333m and a beam of 42.1m. Mein Schiff Relax will surpass the previously largest ships in the fleet, Mein Schiff 1, Mein Schiff 2 and Mein Schiff 7 (from June 2024), which measures 315.7m x 35.8m. Explaining the new name, Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises, said: "Communication on ...

  7. Mein Schiff Herz

    Marella Voyager (formerly MV Mercury, Celebrity Mercury, Mein Schiff 2 and Mein Schiff Herz) is the second of two Century-class cruise ships operated by TUI Cruises.Built for Celebrity Cruises at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, she was launched on 11 July 1997, and was christened and entered service as MV Mercury on 27 October 1997.. In 2008, after some eleven years in ...

  8. René Peter

    TUI Cruises. Aug 2009 - Present14 years 1 month. TUI Cruises GmbH. For the "Mein Schiff", TUI went into partnership with RCCL and created a new cruise concept that caters mainly for the German ...

  9. Carolin Dinter

    Sea Chefs Cruises Ldt. for TUI Cruises "Mein Schiff". Jan 2016 - Sep 2020 4 years 9 months. Wordwide. - Head of Entertainment Department. - Representative of the Entertainment Team. - Disciplinary Management Responsibility 50+ Crew Member. - Planning and facilitation of the Entertainment concept onboard. - Disposition and Supervision.

  10. TUI Cruises' Eighth Newbuild Named Mein Schiff Relax

    October 17, 2023. The eighth ship in the Mein Schiff fleet, the first of the InTUItion class, will carry the name Mein Schiff Relax, according to a company statement. "Communication on various platforms made it clear how important the name of this ship is for our guests. This ship is also something very special for us - it embodies the ...

  11. Mein Schiff 3

    Mein Schiff 3 (English: 'My Ship 3') is a cruise ship owned by TUI Cruises, and the first custom new build for the cruise line.She was delivered from STX Finland Turku Shipyard on 22 May 2014 and was followed by identical sister ships, Mein Schiff 4 in 2015, Mein Schiff 5 in 2016, Mein Schiff 6 in 2017. In addition, Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 were confirmed on 1 July 2015, with deliveries ...

  12. TUI Cruises: Youngest and most environmentally friendly fleet continues

    New Mein Schiff 2 was delivered ahead of schedule today. It is the sixth newbuild in six years: With the delivery of the new Mein Schiff 2, TUI Cruises has the youngest and most environmentally friendly cruise ship fleet worldwide. Wybcke Meier and Frank Kuhlmann, CEO and CFO of TUI Cruises, and Dr Jan Meyer, Managing Director of Meyer Turku ...

  13. Tui Cruises Mein Schiff Cruise: Expert Review (2023)

    TUI Cruises -- a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and German shipping and travel giant TUI AG -- christened its first ship, "Mein Schiff," in 2009.

  14. Gebr Heinemann opens onboard Mein Schiff 4 and extends fleet-wide

    Gebr Heinemann Director Cruise Liner Ricarda Frenzel-Beyme said: "Our long-standing excellent cooperation with TUI Cruises has proven its worth. ... TUI Cruises' continued trust is an honour for us and we are delighted to be able to offer cruise guests on Mein Schiff 4 a diverse shopping experience on the world's oceans with numerous ...

  15. All you need to know about life on board Mein Schiff

    The six Mein Schiff (literally My Ship) vessels are owned by TUI Cruises. Life on board the ship is very relaxed with lots of room to retreat, with spa areas, excellent dining and Finnish saunas. We asked Lars Glüsing, Director of Corporate Communications at TUI Cruises for more information about the vessels.

  16. Mein Schiff 1 Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The 2018-built TUI Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship is owned by TUI Cruises and has two sisterships - Mein Schiff 2 (2019) and Mein Schiff 7 (2023). Vessels' previously designated names were "Mein Schiff 7" and "Mein Schiff 8", but as the old namesakes went to Marella Cruises UK (within TUI Group), the newbuilds took their names.. The vessel (IMO number 9783564) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI ...

  17. TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 5 Makes Inaugural Call To Singapore

    After three years of pandemic-related troubles, German cruise line TUI Cruises has made their return to Asia for the 2022-2023 cruise season with the inaugural visit of the Mein Schiff 5 to Singapore. The ship arrived to much fanfare on the morning of December 6, 2022 after a 46-day Repositioning Cruise from Europe, with local authorities awaiting the ship's arrival on shore, and harbour ...

  18. Mein Schiff 2 Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The 2019-built TUI Mein Schiff 2 cruise ship is owned by TUI Cruises and has two sisterships - Mein Schiff 1 (2018) and Mein Schiff 7 (2023). Vessels' previously designated names were "Mein Schiff 7" and "Mein Schiff 8", but as the old namesakes went to Marella Cruises UK (within TUI Group), the newbuilds took their names.. The vessel (IMO number 9783576) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI ...

  19. Hong Kong welcomes 100,000 visitors this month on 20 cruise ships

    Two of the four cruise ships, German vessel Mein Schiff 5 and Royal Caribbean International's Serenade of the Seas, will stay at Kai Tak, with the latter arriving in the city for the first time ...

  20. Mein Schiff 7 Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The 2024-built TUI Mein Schiff 7 cruise ship is owned by TUI Cruises and built by Meyer Turku Shipyard (Finland).TUI Schiff 7 has all 6 sisterships (from the same series) but is same-designed as the upgraded version of Schiff 1 (2018) and Schiff 2 (2019).. The shipbuilding order for Schiff 7 was placed in February 2018, the construction started in June 2022, and the boat is currently scheduled ...

  21. Mein Schiff 1 Completes Drydock For Upgrades

    May 5, 2023. false. TUI Cruises has completed an 11-day drydock for Mein Schiff 1 in the Elbe 17 dock in Hamburg. The ship then sailed a nine-day cruise from Bremerhaven to Norway earlier this week. Ullrich Voss, director of ship management and hotel refurbishment, said in a prepared statement that some 1,100 crew members, shipyard workers ...

  22. Mein Schiff 3: Portsmouth International Port rejoices as largest ever

    TUI cruise vessel Mein Schiff 3 becomes the largest ship ever to sail into Portsmouth harbour on Friday, May 26. Picture: Sarah Standing (260523-4461) TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 made her way ...

  23. Mein Schiff 5 deck 5 plan

    Bordreiseleitung is the Cruise Director Office (open between 11 am - 1 pm and 5-7 pm). It provides information and assistance regarding Mein Schiff 5 itinerary program (ports of call, arrival/departure times), also about cabins, future cruise booking on board, baggage handling, TUI cruise and air packages, land transfers, etc.