TUI River Cruises is to expand its fleet to 10 ships with the addition of two new builds.
The operator will add two 94-cabin, 188-guest ships specifically for the UK market in 2028.
The news was announced at the christening of TUI’s latest ship, the 190-passenger TUI Aria, in Frankfurt yesterday (26 March). TUI Aria is the largest capacity refurbished ship to join the TUI River Cruises European fleet.
TUI Head of River Cruises Katy Berzins said: “Announcing our new-build ships marks a major milestone for TUI River Cruises and signals our continued investment in the future of our fleet.
“These new ships, purpose-built for our customers, reflect our ambition for growth and our commitment to delivering an elevated, modern river cruising experience.
“They will embody the flexibility and choice TUI River Cruises represents in modern river cruising, allowing culturally immersive holidays to come to life on the river.
“It has also been a pleasure to share this news at the same time as welcoming TUI Aria into operation – another important step in the evolution of our brand. We look forward to introducing guests to these new ships when they enter service in 2028, and to TUI Aria from summer 2026.”
TUI travel agent Paula Burgess and TUI River Cruises Senior Commercial Manager Mark Sage were godparents.
Image shows a rendering of the new-build ships
