Marlink powers resilient connectivity and digital operations aboard TUI Cruises’ new flagship Mein Schiff Flow
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New InTUItion-class vessel to benefit from fully managed multi-orbit connectivity, resilient onboard infrastructure and enhanced digital experiences for guests and crew, alongside secure digital operations
Oslo, Paris, 18 June 2026. Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow, the latest addition to the cruise operator’s fleet.
Scheduled for christening in Trieste, Italy, on 20 June 2026, Mein Schiff Flow will enter service with a fully integrated connectivity environment combining Starlink LEO services, GEO VSAT and MSS backup connectivity orchestrated through Marlink’s advanced network management capabilities. TUI Cruises will livestream the christening via Starlink to bring the ceremony to a broader audience.
Designed to support digital operations and connectivity services for more than 3,900 guests plus 1,500 crew onboard, Mein Schiff Flow is part of TUI Cruises’ new InTUItion-class, which represents a new generation of cruising combining spacious open areas, innovative design and proximity to the sea. At the same time, it focuses on premium digital experiences and operational efficiency across global itineraries, helping guests and crew stay connected and enjoy a seamless journey.
Enabled by Marlink’s unified Possibility Portfolio and delivered through XChange NextGen, the hybrid network architecture is designed to maximise service availability and resilience across varying operating environments, including remote and exotic destinations where consistent connectivity remains essential for both operational continuity and the high-quality experience today's cruise guests expect. Intelligent orchestration across multiple satellite services enables dynamic traffic management based on network availability, application priority and operational requirements.
The deployment builds on the long-standing relationship between Marlink and TUI Cruises, supporting TUI Cruises' digital transformation journey since 2018, including the deployment of Sealink NextGen onboard the InTUItion-class vessel Mein Schiff Relax in 2024. With the addition of Mein Schiff Flow, Marlink continues to expand its support for TUI Cruises’ latest generation of vessels through fully managed hybrid connectivity and onboard digital infrastructure designed to enhance guests' and crew's satisfaction, plus operational performance.
“Today's cruise guests expect the same digital experience at sea as they enjoy onshore. By combining multi-orbit connectivity, intelligent traffic management and resilient onboard infrastructure, we're helping TUI Cruises deliver a consistently connected experience while supporting critical ship operations wherever Mein Schiff Flow sails.”, said Tore Morten Olsen, President Maritime, Marlink.
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For further information, please contact:
Knut Natvig, Marlink
T: +47 48 030 911
About Marlink
For companies operating in the world’s most challenging environments – from merchant vessels to offshore and onshore energy operations, from humanitarian organisations to cruise ships and superyachts – Marlink creates and delivers possibilities, anywhere.
Marlink is a managed service provider and global leader in remote ICT solutions with annual revenues surpassing $800 million and 1,500 employees operating in more than 30 countries.
Wherever our customers are in the world, we deliver them possibilities to work smarter and to operate more effectively, more safely, more sustainably - without the limitations of technology.
With our possibility platform, we enable a comprehensive suite of end-to-end managed solutions (Connectivity, Network, Cyber Security, Cloud & IT, IoT & Apps), supported by professional services, unmatched global operations and delivery capabilities and local support teams.
As a global company with a local focus we help make tomorrow’s possibilities today’s realities.
For further information please visit www.marlink.com.
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