“With over 80 per cent of the work
Length
294 m
Width
36 m
Draft
8m
Speed
21 knots
Weight
99 500 GT
complete, we are right on schedule and
the German-speaking market since May
expect to commission the ship on time,”
2009. The entire Mein Schiff fleet has been
says Sönnichsen.
MEIN SCHIFF 5 – KEY STATS
TUI Cruises has been offering cruises for
designed especially with well-being and
After Mein Schiff 4 will be handed
relaxation in mind.
over to the customer in the spring, the
With its Premium All-Inclusive con-
ship will do some summer-time travelling
cept, TUI Cruises is targeting, first and
on a variety of routes in the Baltic Sea to
foremost, couples and families whose
the Baltic states and in northern Europe
focus is on freedom, space, quality and
around Norway. During the winter, the
personal service. The “well-being factor”
ship will embark on seven-day voyages to
translates into numerous service restau-
the Canary Islands, taking in Morocco or
rants, spa, sport zone, spacious balconies
Madeira.
as well as “relax islands” on the deck.
Passenger cabins
1 253
Passengers
2 790
Crew
1 030
Classification
Det Norske
THE GERMAN CONNECTION
is confident that the Turku shipyard will
Veritas
TUI Cruises – a joint venture between TUI
keep building on the winning streak:
According to Sönnichsen, TUI Cruises
10
seatec 1/2015
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd – is an impor-
role, the shipyard in Turku is now in very
good hands. Thanks to this Pan-Euro-
in 2008 and headquartered in Hamburg,
Malta
“With Meyer shipyard in a leading
tant customer for Meyer Werft. Founded
Flag
AG and the global cruise shipping line
pean cooperation, we can keep building