TUI River Cruises will launch the TUI Elara in summer 2027, the company’s fifth ship in its European fleet, the company said in a press release.

The 138 passenger vessel will operate five, seven and 14 night sailings along the Rhine, Moselle, Dutch and Belgian waterways from Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Basel.

“As we enter our fifth year of sailing, we’re thrilled to continue expanding our fleet with the introduction of the TUI Elara to Europe’s waterways,” said Katy Berzins, head of TUI River Cruises.

The ship will be the first in the TUI River fleet to sail to Brussels.

The TUI Elara will offer 15 itineraries in total, including five new routes along the Rhine, Moselle, Dutch and Belgian waterways.

The adults-only ship will feature 70 cabins, including eight French balcony junior suites.

The ship will feature the Verdastro as its main à la carte restaurant and the Observatory as the primary lounge, bar and entertainment space.

Full board plus is included as standard with an all-inclusive upgrade option.

The ship will also offer day and night entertainment programming.

A newbuild, the TUI Luzia, will sail exclusively on the Douro River in summer 2027.