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Barbara Wussow Embraces Influencers as 'Traumschiff' Returns for Holiday Voyages

The longtime star says fresh casting is bringing younger viewers to the franchise.

Overview

  • Wussow continues as Hoteldirektorin Hanna Liebhold and appears in ZDF’s seasonal episodes airing December 26, 2025 and January 1, 2026.
  • She publicly retracts her earlier criticism of influencers, saying they attract viewers and deserve a place on board, citing figures like Evelyn Burdecki, Caro Daur and Valentina Pahde.
  • The actress describes extended production stretches away from home, including being on the road from January to June this year with brief breaks.
  • She recounts challenging sea conditions during shoots, including Atlantic crossings with gale-force winds and ten-metre waves, for which she relies on seasickness medication.
  • Wussow credits Florian Silbereisen, a cast member since 2019, with boosting younger viewership and praises his professionalism and stamina.