TUI Cruises is launching Fleetopia, a new event format for Mein Schiff

Fleetopia makes its debut in 2027: three feel-good ships come together in Malaga

Three cruises, three ships, one shared experience: with Fleetopia, TUI Cruises is introducing a new event concept to the Mein Schiff fleet in 2027 and expanding its portfolio with a new series of experiences. Fleetopia combines cruises, music and entertainment, taking the event experience beyond the confines of a single ship for the very first time. Mein Schiff is thus continuing to develop its range of event cruises. Since the launch of the Rockliner in 2010, the programme has been continuously expanded. More than 142,000 guests have taken part in event cruises over the past 15 years, and up to eleven such cruises now take place each year.

Fleetopia – Three cruises. Three ships. One shared experience

In September 2027, Fleetopia will, for the first time, combine three cruises – with Mein Schiff 2, Mein Schiff 3 and Mein Schiff Flow – into a single event. The ships will set sail on three individual cruises through the Mediterranean. Different destinations and an on-board programme designed specifically for Fleetopia turn each cruise into a unique experience. On 21 September, the three feel-good ships will then come together in Malaga, where Fleetopia will become a fleet-wide experience: guests will meet up ashore and celebrate the highlight of their cruises together. A concert will provide the musical finale to the fleet gathering and is aimed not only at guests from the three ships, but also at local visitors.

“For many years, our event cruises have been bringing people together who share common passions. With Fleetopia, we are consistently developing the concept further: three individual cruises become a shared experience that transcends the boundaries of a single ship. Guests enjoy their own unique cruise while becoming part of a major event at the same time. When the three ships come together in Malaga, this concept will become visible and tangible for the first time,” says Clas Eckholt, Vice President Commercial at TUI Cruises.

Fleetopia 2027: three feel-good ships meet in Malaga

Mein Schiff 2 will set sail from Bremerhaven on 14 September, heading for Palma de Mallorca along Europe’s west coast. On 21 September, it will meet up with Mein Schiff 3 and Mein Schiff Flow in Malaga before the cruise continues towards the Balearic Islands. Mein Schiff 3 will set sail from Palma de Mallorca on 15 September, heading for Malaga via Cadiz, Lisbon and Gibraltar. Following the joint gathering of ships, the cruise will continue back to Palma de Mallorca after a day at sea. Guests on Mein Schiff Flow will also be part of Fleetopia: the ten-day cruise will depart from Palma de Mallorca on 16 or 17 September. The highlight is the stopover in Malaga, featuring an overnight stay in the port and the fleet gathering on 21 September. The three Fleetopia cruises will be available to book shortly.

Fleetopia: a recurring Mein Schiff event

Fleetopia is designed as a recurring format. In future, changing destinations, different ships from the Mein Schiff fleet and various music acts will ensure ever-new Fleetopia experiences. Malaga will kick off the series in 2027. The basic principle remains the same: individual event cruises on several ships that come together in a shared experience for the fleet.

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