October 23, 2026 — River cruise company Thurgau Travel is adding two new ships: Thurgau Avanti in May 2027 and the hybrid Thurgau Arva in summer 2028.
What happened
| Ship | Debut | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgau Avanti | May 2027 | Five-star, 135 m long; 82 cabins, 4 junior suites and 4 suites; three restaurants and a private dining room; about CHF 29 million; hull built in Romania and completed at TeamCo in Heusden, Netherlands; aiming for Green Award Gold. Replaces Antonio Bellucci, which retires after spring 2027. |
| Thurgau Arva | Summer 2028 | About 190 guests; named for the Swiss stone pine, with warm wood and natural materials; hybrid propulsion with battery storage for maneuvering |
The report does not say which rivers the new ships will sail. Thurgau already sails the Rhine and the Danube, and added four regional German routes for 2026. One of those is an 11-day Berlin to Saarbrücken cruise on Thurgau Saxonia.
What it means for airline travelers
- Itineraries and embarkation cities for the new ships are TBA. Wait for them before booking flights to Europe.
- If you are booked on Antonio Bellucci in spring 2027, that will be one of its final sailings.
- The report does not mention any travel-industry or interline rates.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News: Thurgau Travel Readies the Avanti for 2027 and the Arva for 2028
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