Das Traumschiff – Mauritius (German TV Series, 2022)
Broadcaster: ZDF
Episode Air Date: 17 April 2022 (Easter Special)
Das Traumschiff (“The Dream Ship”) is one of Germany’s longest-running and most beloved television series, airing since 1981 on ZDF. The Easter 2022 special brought the luxury cruise liner to the Indian Ocean, with Mauritius as the main filming location. The episode featured an all-star German cast including Florian Silbereisen as Captain Max Parger, along with Wolfgang Stumph, Helmut Zierl, Janina Hartwig, Andreas Hoppe, Arabella Kiesbauer, Paola Maria, Vivien Wulf, and Marc Barthel. The production highlighted Mauritius’ pristine beaches, luxury resorts, and dramatic volcanic coastlines, making it a perfect backdrop for this iconic cruise-ship drama.
Service Production in Mauritius
Identical Media acted as the local service production company in Mauritius, providing:
- Location scouting & permits across luxury resorts, coastal landscapes, and cultural landmarks.
- High-end camera, grip & lighting rental via Mediavision, Mauritius’ premier equipment rental house, trusted by international productions including multiple Netflix features.
- Local crew and unit support integrated seamlessly with the visiting German production team.
- Production logistics including transport, catering, accommodation, and unit services for cast and crew.
Key Crew & Credits
- Main Cast: Florian Silbereisen, Wolfgang Stumph, Helmut Zierl, Janina Hartwig, Andreas Hoppe, Arabella Kiesbauer, Paola Maria, Vivien Wulf, Marc Barthel
- Broadcaster: ZDF
- Service Produced by: Identical Media in Mauritius
Why Mauritius for German TV Productions?
Mauritius offered diverse and cinematic locations that perfectly complemented the luxurious and dramatic tone of Das Traumschiff. The production also benefited from the Mauritius Film Rebate Scheme, which provides up to 40% rebate on qualifying production expenditure (QPE). This combination of financial efficiency, stunning landscapes, and trusted service production by Identical Media, supported by Mediavision’s world-class film equipment, made Mauritius the ideal destination for this high-profile German television production.
