Dutch specialised shipyard Concordia Damen will build two CDS River Cruise 135 vessels for TUI Cruises. These cruisers are of in-house design and have been tailored to TUI’s explicit wishes.
TUI River Cruises’ fleet is currently expanding from six to ten ships, which will operate across Europe, the Rhine, Nile and the Douro. The two river cruisers that Concordia Damen is constructing are designed specifically for the UK market.
The river cruise line is continuing to deliver strong performances year on year and growing occupancy levels. TUI Group is committing to building its river cruise business in response to rising consumer demand.
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Methanol-ready
In addition to the innovative hull shape, and many technological and sustainable features, these two newbuilds are constructed with methanol as a future fuel in mind. Each ship will contain 94 cabins for 188 guest capacity. Delivery is expected in 2028.
Katy Berzins,Head of River Cruises at TUI River Cruises: ‘Announcing our new-build ships marks a major milestone for TUI River Cruises and signals our continued investment in the future of our fleet. These new ships, purpose-built for our customers, reflect our ambition for growth and our commitment to delivering an elevated, modern river cruising experience.’
Picture: Artist impression of the new river cruiser for TUI River Cruises (image by Concordia Damen).
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