TUI River Cruises has announced its first new-build ship which will sail on Portugal’s Douro River when she launches in 2025.
Says managing director Chris Logan says: “This is a huge moment for TUI River Cruises and a defining moment in our journey. Given we only launched back in 2021 it’s a testament to the response of our customers that we are able to deliver a new build ship.”
TUI Alma will have four decks, 62 cabins, including six standard balcony cabins and two suites, and accommodate 123 guests.
Now on sale along with the rest of the summer 2025 programme, there will be seven-night sailings on the famous Portuguese river with relaxed daytime sailing and shore experiences available. Sailings will be based around Porto with a heavy focus on daytime sailing.
“We’re designing the ship with true flexibility and choice in mind by making spaces different from day to night to allow the customer a choice of how to spend their day/evening onboard,” Logan adds.
The news also coincides with TUI River Cruises going on sale with its summer 2025 programme which features 21 itineraries across 12 countries.
There are three new itineraries: a five-night sailing, Windmills & Waterways, in April 2025 in the Netherlands for Keukenho Gardens, with the addition of historic Hoorn as a new port of call.
TUI River Cruises launched in 2021 with TUI Isla, TUI Maya and TUI Skyla and recently announced a brand-new River Nile cruise set to commence in Winter 2024 on TUI Al Horeya.