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TUI Group to restart cruising with short Baltic/North Sea jaunts

TUI Group plans for its three cruise brands to restart sailings this summer, beginning with TUI Cruises offering short jaunts in the Baltic and North Sea.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

June 16, 2020

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TUI Cruises will sall three- to four-day 'Blue Cruises' with reduced shipboard occupancyPHOTO: TUI CRUISES

TUI Cruises would operate three- to four-day 'blue cruises' with reduced ship capacity as an alternative for a summer holiday in Germany. Subject to the opening of further ports, the brand plans additional longer routes as a next step.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises also plans to return to service in the summer, TUI Group said without providing details.

Marella Cruises later in the summer

The company expects Marella Cruises to follow suit later in the summer in line with the easing of UK guidelines.

Elevated hygiene standards, reduced occupancy

TUI Group promised increased hygiene standards on its ships. Health questionnaires and pre-boarding screening such as temperature checks, will be conducted for passengers and crew.

To reduce crowding, embarkation will be staggered. Occupancy will be limited in theaters, the spa and gym, and a maximum of 10 children will be allowed in the kids' clubs at any time. There will be no self-service in restaurants.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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