Mein Schiff Flow: Europe instead of the Orient in Winter 2026/2027

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In the winter of 2026/2027, the motto for the new Mein Schiff Flow is: Europe instead of the Orient! TUI Cruises announced at the Cruise Europe Conference that the new addition to the InTUItion class will not spend the winter in the United Arab Emirates as originally planned. The reason for this is the tense geopolitical security situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Following the operational challenges and unplanned layovers of several ships in early 2026, TUI Cruises is playing it safe. The ship will remain in European waters, offering passengers and crew a reliable and secure winter season.

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Despite the colder routes, guests on board will not have to compromise on comfort. Built at the Italian Fincantieri shipyard, the Mein Schiff Flow is perfectly equipped for the European winter with its innovative wellness concepts. Huge indoor spa areas, heated pools, and even a cryotherapy chamber with frosty temperatures of -110 degrees Celsius ensure pure relaxation. A special highlight for solo travelers: For the first time, there are exclusive single cabins with private balconies, optimally placed on both the port and starboard sides of the ship. Furthermore, the impressive main restaurant "Atlantik" at the stern offers spectacular panoramic views of the open sea from port to starboard. The ship also shines in terms of environmental technology, thanks to lower-emission dual-fuel engines and shore power connections.

The completely new winter itinerary departing from the base ports of Hamburg, Kiel, and Palma de Mallorca packs a punch and taps into current travel trends like "coolcation" and slow travel. Instead of the desert sun, mystical Baltic Sea routes characterized by Danish "hygge" coziness and spectacular journeys through ice-free Norwegian fjords are on the agenda. For the holidays, the ship will head to Western European metropolises, while an epic 19-night voyage from Hamburg to the Canary Islands beckons in January. TUI Cruises is accompanying this shift with a smart pricing strategy: In addition to attractive early-bird discounts, tiered fares (PRO, PLUS, and PUR) and limited VIP upgrades make this winter adventure at sea a thoroughly perfect experience.