Super luxury cruise ‘Mein Schiff 5’ to call at Colombo, H’tota ports

Boosting the revival of the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, Hapag Lloyd Lanka ushers in super luxury cruise ‘Mein Schiff 5’ on November 29, at the Port of Colombo and the cruise will be calling at the Port of Hambantota on November 30, 2022. More than 2,000 passengers (mostly European) and 900 crew members are onboard this cruise.

As this is the maiden call of Mein Schiff 5 to Port of Colombo and Hambantota, there will be a ceremonious event to exchange the plaques between the Captain with 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. They will offer excursions for 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, agrovillage, tea plantations, Sigiriya by air taxi, Galle day tours, beach breaks, Madu ganga river safaris and cultural shows.

It is encouraging to see efforts materialise with the active involvement of the Aitken Spence Group in the maritime sector and tourism sector to offer comprehensive synergised services whilst bringing the much-needed foreign exchange into the country.

Hapag Lloyd Lanka, a subsidiary of the Aitken Spence Group are the agents for TUI cruises.Mein Schiff 5 is owned by the German operator TUI cruises.