L’evento clou dell’anno in alto mare: Mein Schiff 7 viene battezzata nel fiordo di Kiel
L’attesa è finita: Mein Schiff 7 è stata battezzata nella baia di Kiel dalla madrina Fenia Kalachani, che dal 2020 è responsabile ambientale a bordo della flotta Mein Schiff.
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The Mein Schiff 7 was christened in the Kiel Fjord
The wait is over: The Mein Schiff 7 was christened yesterday in Kiel Bay by godmother Fenia Kalachani, who has been the environmental officer on board the Mein Schiff fleet since 2020. A production, which culminated in a drone show and fireworks, crowned the new feel-good ship against the backdrop of Kiel . The spectacular images that were drawn into the night sky from the Mein Schiff 7 were clearly visible from afar and especially for visitors to the Kiel Week and the Mein Schiff fans on the Kiellinie.
Guests of the Mein Schiff 7 on the high seas could look forward to the most beautiful moment of the year. Because shortly after sunset the time had finally come: Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises , opened the official naming show on the pool deck to mark the naming of the Mein Schiff 7. Guests were treated to an impressive ensemble production, led by dancer and choreographer Chris Cross, which invited them to dream and sent them “to seventh heaven”. A spectacular drone show with 400 drones also provided unforgettable cloud nine moments. In addition to the christening countdown, images depicting the feel-good fleet were shown in the Kiel night sky. At around 11 p.m. the godmother triggered the obligatory drop of the champagne bottle at the bow of the ship. ” I hereby christen you Mein Schiff 7,” said godmother Fenia Kalachani. The crowning finale was live act Ben Zucker with his exclusive christening concert before the legendary christening party started. “It is a particularly exciting moment to be part of this spectacular christening show and to inspire the guests on the Mein Schiff 7 with my songs,” said Ben Zucker. With his unmistakable voice and his songs such as “What a great time” and “So what?!” the surprise star guest provided goosebumps moments on the high seas. His new single “Wir stoß an” was recently released and in autumn 2024 he will go on a major arena tour.
” The christening of the Mein Schiff 7 is a very special celebration for TUI Cruises, which we celebrated in the Kiel Fjord. The first christening of the Mein Schiff fleet since 2019 is a beautiful moment for the guests, the crew, the employees and everyone who was involved, but also for me personally,” said Wybcke Meier, CEO of T UI Cruises.
Godmother Fenia Kalachani attracts all eyes
Special moments require special dresses: godmother Fenia Kalachani attracted everyone’s attention that evening with her elegant gala creation . As environmental officer on the Mein Schiff fleet, Fenia represents the entire crew – both on board and on land. The employees of the Hamburg shipping company came up with something very special for this occasion: a christening dress designed by their own team especially for Fenia Kalachani . The result is an impressive dress that combines the environmental officer’s uniform with a light-falling pleated dress. The blue color and asymmetrical shape are reminiscent of the gentle waves of the sea and thus perfectly reflect the maritime theme. “It was a particularly moving moment when I had the honor of christening our newest member of the fleet. I was very proud to be able to recite the christening speech on behalf of the entire Mein Schiff crew and all employees and celebrate the official naming of the Mein Schiff with the traditional and ceremonial shattering of the champagne bottle. It was a moment that will remain in my heart forever,” said Fenia Kalachani.
Celebrities and Mein Schiff fans welcomed the Mein Schiff 7
This year, the christening of the Mein Schiff 7 from TUI Cruises was dedicated above all to fans of the Mein Schiff fleet. Around 2,500 guests, including many new but also long-standing loyal fans of the feel-good fleet, had booked the exclusive christening ceremony during the christening trip from/to Kiel. Also on board: prominent guests such as Andrea Kathrin Loewig, Bettina Cramer, Gerrit & Anja Kling, Natascha Ochsenknecht, Maximilian Arland, Nova Meierhenrich, Nina Bott, Yasmina Filali, Sabine Kaack, Jo Wünsche, Cheryl Shepard, Oliver Wnuk, Philipp Boy, Felix Nieder and invited day guests. On land, thousands of onlookers also watched the spectacular drone show and the christening of the Mein Schiff 7 live on the Kiellinie.
Captain, maiden voyage and first season of Mein Schiff 7
On Friday, the Mein Schiff 7 set sail on its christening voyage. At the helm: Captain Omar Caruana, who already oversaw the construction of the Mein Schiff 7 in the shipyard. From/to Kiel, the Mein Schiff 7 will set course for 8- to 17-day voyages to Norway over the summer. From mid-August, guests can then discover the highlights of the new ship on 8- to 10-day Baltic Sea voyages from/to Warnemünde. In winter 24/25, the youngest member of the fleet will spend most of the season around the islands of eternal spring. The voyages start and end in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria.
Information on booking & prices:
The trip “14 nights – Norway with North Cape & Trondheim” with the Mein Schiff 7 from/to Kiel from July 24th to August 7th, 2024 is available from 3,399 euros per person in an outside cabin with the Mein Schiff Premium inclusive services for double occupancy, from 4,199 euros per person in a balcony cabin for double occupancy, each in the PUR tariff.
· The trip “5 nights – Norway meets Meerbeats” with the Mein Schiff 7 from Warnemünde to Hamburg from September 22 to 27, 2024 is available from 999 euros per person in an inside cabin with the Mein Schiff Premium inclusive services for double occupancy, from 1,099 euros per person in a balcony cabin for double occupancy, each in the PUR tariff.