Fincantieri and TUI Cruises, a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises, marked the launch of Mein Schiff Flow at the Monfalcone shipyard.
The vessel is the second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation (Liquefied Natural Gas – LNG and Marine Gas Oil – MGO). A sistership to Mein Schiff Relax, delivered in February, the new unit is scheduled to enter service in mid-2026.
The launching ceremony was attended Daniele Fanara, Senior Vice President New Building and After Sales of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division, by Cristiano Bazzara, Director of the Monfalcone shipyard, and Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises.
At approximately 160,000gt, Mein Schiff Flow is based on a first-in-class project developed by Fincantieri enhancing the modernity and sustainability characteristics that TUI Cruises, a company with one of the most advanced fleets from an ecological point of view, is known for.
Featuring an innovative product configuration, the project will place energy efficiency at its core, aiming to reduce operational consumption and minimize environmental impact, in compliance with the latest regulations.
The ship will be able to use LNG and is future-proof with the ability to utilize low-emission fuels such as bio- or e-LNG, marking a significant step towards climate-neutral cruising.
Mein Schiff Flow will feature catalytic converters meeting Euro 6 standards, a steam turbine, using the residual heat from the diesel generators, as well as an electrical shore-power connection. All this will ensure almost emission-free operations while in port (about 40% of operating time).
The ship will have space for 3,984 guests upon completion. Onboard facilities will include 14 restaurants, 17 bars and lounges, a spa, a wellness area, and an infinity pool
The stateroom options will include inside and outside single cabins of 11 square metres each and suites with areas ranging from 25 to 88 square metres. Many of the outside cabins and suites will have balconies while there will be two six-person suites split between two decks and with private saunas and living rooms.
