The construction of TUI Cruises’ new Mein Schiff Relax is progressing well at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

In a series of pictures recently shared by the company, the 161,000-ton vessel can be seen undergoing interior outfitting while receiving finishing touches to its exterior.

After being floated out in late 2023, the Mein Schiff Relax is scheduled to enter service for the Germany-based brand in Spring 2025.

As the largest ship ever built for TUI Cruises, the newbuild will be the first in a new series of cruise ships known as the InTUItion class.

Developed by Fincantieri, the prototype puts a focus on sustainability with dual-fuel engines that can be powered by LNG and MGO.

The 4,000-guest vessel is also designed to be future-proof thanks to its ability to burn other low-emission fuels such as bio- or e-LNG.

In its interiors, the Relax is also debuting new concepts for TUI Cruises, including an expanded pool deck..

The ship will also introduce a new ship-within-ship concept that includes five different suite categories and several private areas.

Additional highlights of the design include an increased proportion of balcony cabins, with 85 percent of all staterooms featuring a private terrace.

In a first for TUI, the vessel will also offer balcony cabins for solo guests in a new stateroom category.

During its inaugural season, the Mein Schiff Relax is set to offer a series of itineraries in the Western Mediterranean.

Starting in mid-March 2025, the ship will sail seven- to ten-night cruises in the region departing from the Spanish ports of Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona.

In October, the vessel repositions to Santa Cruz de Tenerife for a winter season cruising to the Canary Islands and Madeira.

After the Mein Schiff Relax, TUI Cruises is set to welcome a yet-unnamed sister ship during the second quarter of 2026.