Mein Schiff 3, first of the two newbuildings TUI Cruises has an order at STX Finland in Turku, will feature the first sea-going cocert hall. To be called the Klanghaus, the two deck high room will be located on the port side midships on deck 4.

Meanwhile, the two deck high Himmel & Meer suites on deck 14 are heavily influenced by penthouse suites of Royal Caribbean International’s two Oasis class cruise ships. The cabins on Mein Schiff 3 will be of 40sqm on two levels plus have a 29sqm veranda on the upper level.

TUI Cruises is a Hamburg based premium market cruise line that is 50/50 owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd and TUI AG. The 97,000 gross ton Mein Schiff 3 is due to enter service in 2014 and Mein Schiff 4 that is expected to be of 99,300 gross tons, will join it a year later.