Overview

• The Christmas episode of 'Das Traumschiff' airs on December 26 and features the Hudson Valley as its destination, marking the series' 12th U.S. location.
• This installment shifts focus to two central storylines, diverging from the usual three, with a family drama and a romantic subplot taking center stage.
• The family narrative revolves around patriarch Hendrik Hansen's 70th birthday, where tensions rise over the future of the family business but ultimately resolve in a heartwarming conclusion.
• A romantic subplot sees Hanna Liebhold reconnecting with her old flame, Thomas Wellenstein, while her colleague Martin Grimm continues to harbor unspoken feelings for her.
• Florian Silbereisen reprises his role as Captain Max Parger, delivering reflective lines about love and forgiveness in keeping with the show's sentimental holiday tone.