‘The Dream Ship’ is set to return in 2025 with four new episodes, including ‘The Dream Ship: New Zealand,’ currently filming with actress Sila Sahin-Radlinger. The series will also feature an episode in Miami during Easter, focusing on Captain Max Parger and his crew’s adventures. Following Miami, the show will journey to Bora Bora, with filming already completed. The beloved series, starring Florian Silbereisen, continues to enchant viewers with its captivating tales and stunning locations.
Embarking on New Adventures: ‘The Dream Ship’ Returns in 2025
Get ready to set sail for new dream destinations! ‘The Dream Ship’ is charting a course for exciting locales once again in 2025. According to ZDF, fans can anticipate four brand new episodes of this beloved series throughout the year. Captain Max Parger, portrayed by Florian Silbereisen, and his dedicated crew will grace screens during Easter, in autumn, at Christmas, and on New Year’s Day.
Exciting Filming in New Zealand
The upcoming episode titled ‘The Dream Ship: New Zealand’ is currently in production and will continue until early April. This journey will feature a familiar face: actress Sila Sahin-Radlinger, known for her role in ‘Good Times, Bad Times.’ She has been sharing her delightful experiences and culinary adventures from her off-camera moments on Instagram.
Joining Sila in this exciting episode are other talented cast members, including Susanna Simon, Matthias Komm, Frédéric Brossier, Luna Baptiste, and Marek Erhardt. Collien Ulmen-Fernandes, who has been portraying ship’s doctor Dr. Jessica Delgado since 2021, has also shared glimpses of her time in New Zealand. She showcased her sporty side by donning a helmet for cricket during a fitting, playfully declaring her potential career change on social media.
Additionally, Collien enjoyed a hands-on experience during the wine harvest, humorously captioning a photo of her vineyard work with the phrase, ‘Worked hard all day in the vineyard…’ The backdrop of Auckland set the scene for a captivating night shoot, marking the second time the series has ventured to New Zealand, following its first visit in the early 2000s. The exact air date for this episode remains under wraps.
Upcoming Adventures in Miami and Beyond
Before heading to New Zealand, ‘The Dream Ship’ will make a stop in Miami. The episode ‘The Dream Ship: Miami’ is set to air during Easter 2025. From April 12, viewers can enjoy streaming the episode in the ZDF media library, leading up to its prime-time broadcast on Easter Sunday, April 20, at 8:15 PM.
This thrilling episode will follow Captain Max Parger and his crew as they navigate to Miami’s bustling port. Among the characters is Lena, the 18-year-old niece of staff captain Martin Grimm, who unexpectedly joins her uncle on a trip to visit her father, leading to unforeseen complications.
Expect a mix of romance, excitement, and humor with appearances from Atze Schröder, Manuel Cortez, Birthe Wolter, Andrea Eckert, Karim Cherif, and others. A couple who met on a previous journey will return for a marriage proposal, and a cabin mishap involving flooding adds to the drama.
After Miami, the adventure continues to the stunning South Seas, with a return to Bora Bora, marking the show’s second visit since 2011. ZDF has confirmed that filming for ‘The Dream Ship: Bora Bora’ is complete, featuring guest appearances from Timothy Peach, Banafshe Hourmazdi, Louis Held, Thaddäus Meilinger, Emilia Bernsdorf, and Kassandra Wedel.
While the air date for this episode is yet to be determined, speculation suggests it may be scheduled for autumn. As for the New Year’s special, details remain under wraps, with ZDF promising to reveal information at the appropriate time.
‘The Dream Ship’ has captured the hearts of audiences for decades, with Florian Silbereisen steering the luxury liner as Captain Max Parger since 2019. The series first graced screens on November 22, 1981, and continues to deliver enchanting stories and breathtaking destinations.