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MarineXchange Wins TUI Green IT Award for Sustainability

  • April 24, 2024

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MarineXchange announced that it has been awarded the 2024 TUI Green IT Award in the category “Planet” which celebrates outstanding initiatives that drive sustainability within the IT industry.

According to a press release, the MXP Enterprise Platform has been instrumental in transforming how cruise lines manage their operations, significantly reducing paper use, minimizing food waste, and optimizing fuel consumption.

At the ceremony held at the TUI Campus in Hannover, MarineXchange was presented with the TUI Green IT Award, alongside other innovators and industry leaders.

“Our team at MarineXchange is thrilled to receive this award, which is a testament to our dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Hannes Lindthaler, CEO of MarineXchange. “We are committed to continuing our efforts to help the cruise industry operate more sustainably and look forward to furthering our impact in the years to come.”

The fully integrated MXP Enterprise Platform is the most widely used software in the cruise industry, according to the company, leading the way  in cruise-specific AI solutions and mobile applications.

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Viking venus cruise ship returns to liverpool.

The Viking Venus cruise liner made a return visit to Liverpool today as part of a 14-day voyage.

The ship docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal on the sixth day of its itinerary after docking in Dublin yesterday. The cruise started on April 19 in London-Tilbury, and will end in Bergen, Norway on May 3.

On route to Bergen, the Viking Venus will stop in Holyhead, Belfast, Ullapool, Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, Leith-Edinburgh, Invergordon and Lerwick in the Shetland Islands.

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The Venus was built in 2021 and can accommodate 940 passengers and 465 crew members. It has 10 decks and 464 cabins and can travel at a speed of 23 mph.

It is described as an "all-veranda small ship", which means it can dock where larger ships cannot. It is said to offer its guests sweeping ocean views from their rooms.

The ship was officially named by the broadcaster Anne Diamond on May 17, 2021. It has eight identical sister ships which together make up the Viking ocean fleet, after the name of the operator Viking.

The Venus features the Viking Living Room, with a bar inspired by ancient Viking longships. The ship's spa contains the 'Snow Grotto' which is described by Viking as "the most unique treatment space at sea". The company said "it acts as a part of the centuries old Nordic tradition of alternating hot and cold treatments to detoxify." There is also a music venue styled in the image of a 1940s Hollywood jazz lounge.

Today's stop was the second time the Venus has docked in Liverpool this month. The ship also docked on April 13. It is scheduled to return to the city on August 27 and September 8.

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TUI Maya current location is at Europe Inland (coordinates 44.68982 N / 20.71910 E) cruising en route to BUDAPEST. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.

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The 2020-built/2021-inaugurated TUI Maya cruise ship, like the sisterships Isla and Skyla , is a riverboat owned by TUI AG and operated by its subsidiary company "TUI UK and Ireland". The new brand "TUI River Cruises" (tui.co.uk/river-cruises) was established in 2019 and targets predominantly the UK passenger sourcing. The 3 TUI boats were officially launched in 2020 following extensive drydock refit (and complete refurbishment) projects. However, due to the Coronavirus crisis, the brand's inauguration was postponed for ~1,5 years (August 2021 instead of the planned March 2020).

The vessel (ENI number 4809200) was launched in 2011 (originally named "TUI Melodia") being built by P+S WERFTEN GmbH (shipyard in Stralsund Germany ) and with original passenger capacity 188. Its initial owner was Premicon Flussreisen GmbH ( Limassol Cyprus -based river shipowner). When chartered by Excellence River Cruises, the ship was named "Excellence Melodia". TUI Melodia's sisterships were TUI Sonata (now TUI SKYLA) and TUI Allegra (fka Excellence Allegra, now TUI ISLA).

TUI Melodia cruise ship (TUI Maya)

The boat TUI Isla is currently Germany- flagged (MMSI 211524940).

TUI River Cruises (company/brand history and ownership)

TUI River Cruises ( fleet ) is a separate company part (fully-owned subsidiary) of TUI AG (British-German travel and tourism corporation). Part of TUI Group is also TUI Cruises - a UK-based joint venture cruise company (50-50) of TUI AG and RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (USA-based passenger shipping company). TUI started cruise shipping operations in 2009, targeting predominantly the German-speaking market with a premium travel vacation product. German and English are the main onboard languages on all TUI Schiffs (ships). TUI's sister-brands are Marella Cruises UK and Hapag-Lloyd-Cruises .

TUI's newest travel brand offers adults-only riverboat travel experiences with the ultimate flexibility to create luxury sailing vacations with a choice of optional packages. TUI UK's customers are able to add to the shipboard basis shore excursions (land tours), beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks with all meals) or premium drinks package. TUI's new cruise company also provides some of the industry's most spacious staterooms (including Suites with step-out balconies) and the most extravagant Sundeck areas currently available on the European market.

TUI Maya river cruise ship

The German corporation TUI AG (shipowner) announced in April 2019 that it had acquired 3 riverboats for its new UK-focused brand "TUI River Cruises". The new company was due to start operations in 2020-Q2 (summer), complementing TUI's UK brand Marella.

Bookings on TUI's riverboats were opened on April 25, 2019.

In December 2019, TUI signed an exclusive partnership with Live Business UK (one of Europe's largest entertainment program developers and suppliers) for TUI River Cruises. By this deal, Live Business UK prepared the onboard entertainment programming for the boats and is also responsible for recruiting cruise directors, hosts, ship musicians, guest performers, local tour guides and other experts.

Decks and Cabins

TUI Maya staterooms (79 total, on 3 decks out of 4 ) are in 2 types and 9 categories, contemporary decorated, with King-size double beds (convertible to two twins / lower single beds), mirrored vanity tables (writing desks) armchairs, low tables with lounge chairs, modern large slide-opening wardrobes, electronic safe box (in the closet), smart HDTV (satellite reception, ship info channel with daily scheduled activities, real-time camera views), 220 V power sockets, en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC-toilet, glass shower, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes), individually controlled air-conditioning.

Most staterooms are double-occupancy. Suites are triple-occupancy (fitted with corner sofabeds) and additionally have mini-bar (fridge) and two French Balconies. All Lower Deck cabins are with porthole windows (two non-opening, round-shaped windows per cabin) located near the ceiling (riverside, at water level). All staterooms on Main-Middle and Upper decks are French Balcony cabins with floor-ceiling (wall-to-wall) windows slide-opening to a railing (false balcony).

  • French Balcony Suite (Decks 2-3) are sized 24 m2 (260 ft2) and feature King-size bed (convertible), bigger bathroom, sofabed, separate dressing area.
  • Superior French Balcony Cabin (Decks 2-3) are sized 15 m2 (160 ft2) and each fitted with King-size bed (convertible to twins).
  • French Balcony Cabin (Decks 2-3) are sized 12 m2 (130 ft2) and have a fixed double bed (non-convertible).
  • Superior Cabin (Deck 1) is sized 15 m2 (160 ft2) and has King-size bed (convertible to 2 single beds).
  • Standard Cabin (Deck 2) is sized 12 m2 (130 ft2) and has a full-sized window (non-opening) and fixed double bed (non-convertible).
  • Standard Cabin (Deck 1) is sized 12 m2 (130 ft2) and has a fixed double bed and two Porthole windows.
  • Single Cabin (Deck 1) and French Balcony Single Cabin (Deck 2) are sized 12 m2 (130 ft2) and fitted with a single bed, desk and lounge chair.

Shipboard facilities

Maya Atrium is the ship's main hub. The Lobby area houses the Reception (24-hour Guest Services Desk/assistance, luggage, cashier) and the Cruise Manager's/Director's Office (itinerary information, excursion bookings, future cruise booking). At the Library Lounge can be played popular board games. The Boutique Shop sells TUI-logoed merchandise, handmade souvenirs and premium brand gifts.

Sun Deck (top deck) is zoned, with dedicated areas for activities, sunbathing and relaxation. This large-sized open-air deck features BBQ (space for barbecues), Herb Garden, premium garden sofas, sunbathing area (with deckchairs, sunbeds and daybeds). The activities area is dedicated to outdoor group classes, including stretching, pilates, yoga. Also on Sun Deck are the Navigation Bridge (called "Wheelhouse" on riverboats and smaller ships) and awnings. All structures are retractable and lowered when passing under low bridges.

TUI Maya river cruise ship

TUI Maya boat's deckplan as facilities shows:

  • Lower Deck 1: Cruise Cabins, staff and crew cabins
  • Main Deck 2: Cruise Cabins, Lobby (Reception), Health and Wellbeing Zone (fore-located, with large whirlpool, Sauna, Gym, treatment rooms for massages)
  • Upper Deck 3: Bistro, Verdastro, Club Lounge, Observatory, Terrace
  • Sun Deck 4: BBQ, Lounge, Relax, Herb Garden

The Maya ship has two main restaurants - Verdastro (for seasonal dishes and with daily changing menu) and Bistro (casual dining venue) both located aft on Upper Deck.

  • Verdastro (Main Dining Room/MDR) has a stylish green-and-gold color scheme. The venue offers buffet-style breakfast and lunch, while dinner is an a la carte, waiter-served affair. All meals are prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Tables are available for two, four or six guests.
  • The Bistro (adjacent to Verdastro) is more casual and provides an alternative dining option. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Passengers can choose from a la carte menu or sample the daily buffet food offerings.
  • Alfresco dining is available on Sun Deck's BBQ area. Weather permitting, there the crew organizes outdoor dining events, such as light lunches and barbecues. Passengers can get drinks up there, too.

Full Board Plus is standard which means that 3 meals and drinks at mealtimes are part of the cruise package. Premium coffee and cocktails are not included as part of the line's standard dining package. Passengers have to upgrade to a premium drinks package or pay extra.

The Club Lounge is specialized in coffee by day, cocktails by night, and boasts with its digital fireplace, brass fittings, plush navy chairs, and mirrored tables. Alternatively, the Observatory offers a pretty terrace to the table and nightly entertainment ranging from musicians to guest acts, such as comedians. The Observatory lounge features widescreen windows, an outdoor terrace, comfy sofas and heaters.

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Itineraries

TUI Maya operates on river cruise tour itineraries in Germany, Holland and also cruises on the Dutch and Belgian waterways. Year-round departures are offered from homeports in Germany ( Passau and Frankfurt ) and Holland ( Amsterdam) .

TUI River Cruises itineraries are themed as:

  • 7-day "Bavarian Discovery" cruise (March-June 2020), from Passau to Frankfurt, visiting Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Marktbreit, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Wertheim. Prices started from GBP 1240 per person.
  • 7-day "Bavarian Discovery 2" cruise (March-May 2020) from Frankfurt to Passau visits Wertheim, Wurzburg, Marktbreit, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg. Prices started from GBP 1640 per person.
  • 7-day "Rhine Gems" cruise (April-May 2020) roundtrip from Frankfurt visits Koblenz, Mainz, Mannheim, Kehl, Rastatt, Rudesheim. Prices started from GBP 1340 per person.
  • 7-day "The Moselle Valley: Vines and Views" cruise (April-May 2020) roundtrip from Frankfurt visits Koblenz, Bernkastel-Kues, Trier, Piesport, Traben-Trarbach, Cochem, Boppard, Oberwesel. Prices started from GBP 1440 per person.
  • 7-day "Marvels of the Main" cruise (April 2020) roundtrip from Frankfurt visits Miltenberg, Wurzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Marktbreit, Wertheim. Prices started from GBP 1390 per person.

Shore excursions range from active tours for adventurers, sightseeing city tours (led by local expert guides) to bicycle tours (with complimentary premium bikes carried on the ship). TUI offers GBP 120 OBC (credit) to any tour bookings, allowing customers the opportunity to tailor their holidays to dates/times and their personal preferences. All gratuities (onboard and ashore tips) and service charges are included in the river cruise fares.

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TUI Maya ship was officially christened on August 12, 2021, in Frankfurt Germany . The ceremony was led by godmother Catherine Hawkins (college exams officer from Barnsley/South Yorkshire, England UK) and attended by Chris Hackney (TUI UK's Managing Director). The 7-night Maiden Voyage departed from Frankfurt on August 15. The inaugural cruise itinerary (Moselle Valley, Frankfurt roundtrip) visited Koblenz, Trier , Piesport , Oberwesel .

With TUI Maya was also officially inaugurated the brand "TUI River Cruises". Maya became the only boat operated during season 2021 as the fleetmates Skyla and Isla were both rescheduled to start services in March 2022.

All TUI river cruise packages included up to GBP 120 / EUR 141 / USD 166 excursion credit (per week) added as a bonus to all bookings made until October 25, 2021.

TUI Maya (ENI number 4809200) belongs to the TwinCruiser boat type, in which passenger sections are structurally separated from the drive unit. TwinCruiser-class riverboats have two separate hulls linked to each other by clutches. The advantage of such separation is that the transmission of vibrations and noises can be mostly avoided.

The vessel TUI Maya is powered by two MTU marine diesel engines (model 12V-4000 M60) with total power output 1,6 MW. The engine builder MTU Friedrichshafen is a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems and among the world's largest manufacturers of diesel engines and propulsion systems. MTU produces diesel engines for ships (passenger and cargo vessels), heavy vehicles, military vehicles and trains in the power range 20 kW to 10 MW (up to 13410 HP output) and also sells Mercedes-Benz engines for industrial applications and gas turbines.

The riverboat's propulsion system is based on two 4-wing Veth rudder propellers plus one bow thruster (Jastram Azimuth Jet). Onboard energy supply is provided by three diesel generator sets (310 kVA, model Cummins KT-1150-G).

Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.

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Disney Cruise Line names its newest cruise ship

I t was bound to happen sometime, but Disney Cruise Line waited until its last of three new sister ships to name one Disney Destiny.

The sister ship to Disney Wish, which debuted out of Port Canaveral in 2022 and the soon-to-debut Disney Treasure arriving in Central Florida this December, the third ship in what was originally called the Trident class had its keel laying ceremony Wednesday at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.

It won’t start sailing until 2025, and its home port has yet to be named, but among the details revealed for what will be the eighth ship in the cruise line’s fleet was the theme of the vessel, “Heroes & Villains.”

As such, the filigree artwork for the bow will be of Minnie Mouse wearing a superhero-style outfit complete with a cape.

The cruise line said among the characters from which it will mine features on board will be classic Disney animation films, “The Lion King,” “Hercules” and “One Hundred and One Dalmatians.”

Disney of course owns plenty of good vs. evil intellectual property including Star Wars and Marvel.

“The Disney Destiny will celebrate our most legendary Disney stories and characters, bringing them to life in new and exciting ways exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests,” said Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager for the cruise line, in a press release. “As we continue to expand our fleet, the Disney Destiny will further strengthen our position as a leader in family cruising.”

Just like Disney Wish and Treasure, Disney Destiny will be powered by liquefied natural gas, a cleaner burning fuel that’s part of the cruise industry’s efforts to reduce emissions.

All three are the 144,000 gross-ton, 1,254-stateroom vessels but still targeting the 4,000-passenger capacity of its older ships, 2011’s Disney Dream and 2012’s Fantasy. The line’s first ships are the smaller Disney Magic that debuted in 1998 and Disney Wonder in 1999. They come in at 84,000 gross tons with 875 staterooms.

The line also is finishing construction for an Asia-bound cruise ship named Disney Adventure that will be the largest in the fleet at 208,000 gross tons.

Disney Wish became the line’s first new ship in more than a decade. It continues to do short three- and four-night Bahamas sailings while Disney Treasure will pick up seven-night trips to the Caribbean.

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    The 2018-built TUI Mein Schiff 1 cruise ship is owned by TUI Cruises and has two sisterships - Mein Schiff 2 (2019) and Mein Schiff 7 (2023). Vessels' previously designated names were "Mein Schiff 7" and "Mein Schiff 8", but as the old namesakes went to Marella Cruises UK (within TUI Group), the newbuilds took their names.. The vessel (IMO number 9783564) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI ...

  10. Marella Discovery Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    Marella Discovery cruise ship (fka "Splendour of the Seas" and "TUI Discovery") was acquired by Marella in March 2015. The next month, the company revealed the name of its latest fleet addition - "Thomson Discovery". However, in mid-April 2016, the parent company TUI Cruises decided to change the vessel's name to "TUI Discovery".

  11. Marella Cruises

    Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) is a British cruise line operated by TUI UK, offering cruise holidays around Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. History [ edit ] The company had initially entered the cruise market in 1973, but due to rising fuel costs the venture was terminated in 1976.

  12. Marella cruise guide: the best ships, routes and itineraries

    As part of the TUI Group, Marella can fly guests to its ships on in-house airline TUI Airways from 21 regional airports. It features more than 200 TUI Group hotels in its cruise-and-stay packages.

  13. Meet The Newest Marella Cruise Ship

    Marella Voyager's previous name was Mein Schiff 2, but before that she had a couple of other names, starting out in 1997 as MV Mercury, the third ship in the Century Class for Celebrity Cruises. ... For in 2011, she was transferred to TUI Cruises where she became the second ship for the fleet, named Mein Schiff 2. She changed name again in ...

  14. Marella Discovery

    1.830 passengers. Crew. 720-750 crew. Marella Discovery (formerly Splendour of the Seas and TUI Discovery) is a former Royal Caribbean International Vision-class cruise ship now sailing for Marella Cruises. The second in the line of the Vision-class ships, she features a seven-story lobby, rock-climbing wall, and a 9-hole miniature golf course.

  15. TUI Skyla Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The 2020-built/2021-inaugurated TUI Skyla cruise ship, like the sisterships TUI Isla and TUI Maya, is a riverboat owned by TUI AG and operated by its subsidiary company "TUI UK and Ireland".The new brand "TUI River Cruises" (tui.co.uk/river-cruises) was established in 2019 and targets predominantly the UK passenger sourcing. The 3 TUI boats were officially launched in 2020 following extensive ...

  16. Marella Voyager Cruise Ship

    BOOK NOW! Call us on: 0203 636 1931. Marella Cruises Limited is part of TUI Group - one of the world's leading travel companies. And all of our holidays are designed to help you Discover Your Smile. Registered address: Wigmore House, Wigmore Lane, Luton,Bedfordshire,United Kingdom, LU2 9TN.

  17. Marella Explorer Cruise Ship

    BOOK NOW! Call us on: 0203 636 1931. Marella Cruises Limited is part of TUI Group - one of the world's leading travel companies. And all of our holidays are designed to help you Discover Your Smile. Registered address: Wigmore House, Wigmore Lane, Luton,Bedfordshire,United Kingdom, LU2 9TN.

  18. Tui Cruises Mein Schiff Cruise: Expert Review (2023)

    The ship serves German-speaking cruise travelers, from families to couples to older folks. The story behind the unusual name? TUI Cruises held a contest to determine the ship's moniker, and more ...

  19. Cruise Ships

    TUI Isla. Just like all of our ships, TUI Isla's reserved for adults. You can dine in two restaurants and drink in two bars - one of which hosts entertainment. Plus, the top deck's got relaxation and activity zones. BOOK NOW! Call us on: 0203 451 2688.

  20. Track TUI Cruises' Entire Fleet / TUI Cruises' Fleet Tracker

    TUI Cruises' entire trackable fleet is now viewable on the cruise ship tracker map below. To track a specific TUI Cruises' ship search for it by name below. Tracking a specific TUI Cruises' ship will give you additional details like the ship's current location, recent track, speed, course, next port destination, estimated time of arrival (ETA ...

  21. TUI Cruises Unveils Name Not Number for Eighth Ship

    TUI Cruises' upcoming ship will have a distinctive name rather than the line's classic numbering, which goes along with the ship's vibe. TUI Cruises has revealed the name of its eighth vessel ...

  22. TUI Cruises News, Ship Name and Design

    What should the first ship be called?" TUI Cruises asked the public - and got many answers. More than 11,000 people sent in over 30,000 ideas to the competition for finding a name for TUI Cruises´ first ship. The competition was carried out in cooperation with Bunte, a German celebrity magazine.

  23. MarineXchange Wins TUI Green IT Award for Sustainability

    MarineXchange announced that it has been awarded the 2024 TUI Green IT Award in the category "Planet" which celebrates outstanding initiatives that drive sustainability within the IT industry. According to a press release, the MXP Enterprise Platform has been instrumental in transforming how cruise lines manage their operations ...

  24. Viking Venus cruise ship returns to Liverpool

    The ship docked at Liverpool Cruise Terminal on the sixth day of its itinerary after docking in Dublin yesterday. ... 2021. It has eight identical sister ships which together make up the Viking ocean fleet, after the name of the operator Viking. ... TUI, British Airways and Easyjet passengers have been warned over a strict and little-known ...

  25. TUI Maya Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    The 2020-built/2021-inaugurated TUI Maya cruise ship, like the sisterships Isla and Skyla, is a riverboat owned by TUI AG and operated by its subsidiary company "TUI UK and Ireland".The new brand "TUI River Cruises" (tui.co.uk/river-cruises) was established in 2019 and targets predominantly the UK passenger sourcing. The 3 TUI boats were officially launched in 2020 following extensive drydock ...

  26. Disney Cruise Line names its newest cruise ship

    It was bound to happen sometime, but Disney Cruise Line waited until its last of three new sister ships to name one Disney Destiny. The sister ship to Disney Wish, which debuted out of Port ...

  27. China harbours ship transporting North Korean munitions to Russia

    China harbours ship transporting North Korean munitions to Russia, satellite images show Russian vessel anchored at shipyard in eastern Zhejiang province since February