Last week we talked about new cruise ships that are going to join their fleets this year (you can read this article here). Now it’s time to return to one of our favorite sections and take a closer look at the construction of these groundbreaking liners.
As you have probably guessed, we’ll start with a TUI Cruises’ representative that will enter service already within days.
So, one step away from

Neue Mein Schiff 2

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Photo courtesy of TUI Cruises

Neue Mein Schiff 2 construction began on February 13th, 2017 at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
In October 2017, the cruise line celebrated the ship's keel laying.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Meyer Turku (@meyerturku) on Oct 5, 2017 at 5:32am PDT

The construction process continued day and night, in summer and winter, rain or shine - and the ship has been gradually taking her elegant shape.
Neue Mein Schiff 2 in February 2018, one year after the beginning of construction:

Photo courtesy of TUI Cruises


Photo courtesy of TUI Cruises

Neue Mein Schiff 2 in March 2018:

Photo courtesy of TUI Cruises

And here comes the significant moment – the cruise liner’s float out. It took place on June 1, 2018.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by TUI Cruises - Mein Schiff (@meinschiffofficial) on Jun 1, 2018 at 4:50am PDT

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Meyer Turku (@meyerturku) on Jun 1, 2018 at 1:45am PDT

A couple of lovely views:

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Meyer Turku (@meyerturku) on Jul 27, 2018 at 3:33am PDT

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Meyer Turku (@meyerturku) on Sep 7, 2018 at 5:04am PDT

In November 2018, the vessel left the shipyard for the first sea trials.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Meyer Turku (@meyerturku) on Nov 19, 2018 at 4:26am PST

In early January, the ship left Meyer Turku shipyard and headed towards Kiel, Germany.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Meyer Turku (@meyerturku) on Jan 3, 2019 at 3:11am PST

On January 5, she arrived in the port of Kiel.

Now let’s take a virtual tour of the TUI Cruises’ future addition.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by TUI Cruises - Mein Schiff (@meinschiffofficial) on Jan 16, 2019 at 1:27am PST

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by TUI Cruises - Mein Schiff (@meinschiffofficial) on Jan 11, 2019 at 12:55am PST

What do you think about Neue Mein Schiff 2? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

We will return to this beautiful cruise ship, and more than once.
Stay tuned and follow the news – this year is going to be eventful.

 

 

 

 

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A post shared by Berth Strömborg (@berthstromborg) on Jan 6, 2019 at 1:41pm PST