- TUI River Cruises has revealed its biggest season launch for summer 2028
- Newbuilds TUI Zora and TUI Velara will operate on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube
- TUI Elara will sail the Seine from March 2028
- The programme includes 10 river cruise ships and 43 itineraries
- Summer 2028 itineraries are available to book from 15 October 2026
TUI River Cruises has revealed its biggest season launch for summer 2028 introducing newbuilds TUI Zora and TUI Velara on the Rhine, Moselle and Danube. The programme takes TUI Elara to the Seine and includes 10 river cruise ships, 43 itineraries and sailings of 3 to 14 nights from March to October 2028.
TUI Zora and TUI Velara are purpose-built for TUI River Cruises and designed for the England market. Each has 94 cabins and space for 188 customers operating as Full Board Plus as standard with the option to upgrade to All Inclusive. TUI Zora debuts on the Rhine on 7 May 2028 and TUI Velara follows on the Danube on 14 August 2028.
TUI Elara joins the fleet in March 2027 and offers four, seven and 10-night itineraries on the Seine from 20 March 2028. The adults-only river ship sails through Paris past landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Summer 2028 itineraries are available to book from 15 October 2026.
