Overview
- Barbara Wussow says influencers now have a legitimate place on the show because they deliver viewers and bolster ratings.
- ZDF schedules new Traumschiff installments for December 26, 2025 in Bora Bora and January 1, 2026 in Madikwe, both at 20:15.
- She credits captain Florian Silbereisen’s 2019 arrival with sharply higher viewership among younger demographics.
- Wussow, who has played hotel director Hanna Liebhold since 2018, spent much of 2025 on extended shoots abroad from January to June.
- She describes challenging at‑sea conditions and real medical incidents on board, including cases requiring disembarkation or helicopter transport.