Friday, May 15, 2009

Mein Schiff Sets Sail

TUI Cruises first ship was named today in Hamburg. Celebrity's former Galaxy was given a complete makeover before being transferred to the TUI brand. (TUI Cruises is a partnership between German travel conglomerate TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.) The new line markets only in German-speaking countries, so it's not surprising that the videos below are in German. Even if you don't speak German, it's an interesting look at the completely refurbished ship, which has been customized for the German market.



Here is a video of the christening from German network NDR. If you don't speak German, stay with it. You will see the universal elements. Beautiful godmother, handsome captain, bottle breaking, fireworks and the party which ensued.