Mein Schiff 5 luxury cruise arrives in Colombo today

Boosting the revival of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, Hapag Lloyd Lanka ushers in super luxury cruise Mein Schiff 5 today, at the Port of Colombo and the cruise will be calling the Port of Hambantota tomorrow. 

More than 2,000 passengers (mostly European) and 900 crew members are onboard of this cruise. Hapag Lloyd Lanka, a subsidiary of the Aitken Spence group, is the agent for TUI cruises. Mein Schiff 5 is owned by the German operator TUI cruises. 

As this is the maiden call of Mein Schiff 5 to the ports of Colombo and Hambantota, there will be a ceremonious event to exchange the plaques between the captain with the crew and the port officials and the same to follow at the Port of Hambantota. Aitken Spence Travels is the shore excursion partner for Mein Schiff 5 in Sri Lanka.

It will offer excursions to majority of the passengers covering locations and tours such as Colombo City tours, walking tours, panoramic Colombo tours, tuk-tuk tours, Muthurajawela boat safari tours, temple tours to Kelaniya, agro village, tea plantations, Sigiriya by air taxi, Galle day tours, beach breaks, Madu ganga river safaris and cultural shows. The excursions are designed to create memories in Sri Lanka through experiences with culture, cuisine, architecture, heritage and way of life.