More wine for Silbereisen's crew: Off to team-building in Auckland - Auckland’s wine fair tests fractured colleagues on *The Dream Ship*
The latest episode of The Dream Ship sets sail for Auckland, where tensions and team-building collide. A dysfunctional group of colleagues boards the vessel, hoping to mend relationships while exploring New Zealand’s wine capital. The episode will air on ZDF on Sunday, November 23.
Esther Sarchow, a respected winery owner, leads the trip to Auckland for a wine fair. Among her team are a recovering alcoholic, a renowned vintner, and two overlooked employees. Early drama unfolds when Sarchow intervenes to stop her struggling colleague from grabbing a wine bottle.
Captain Parger attempts to unite the group with activities like grape harvesting and a cricket match. But cooperation proves difficult. Hotel director Hannah Liebhold and staff captain Martin Grimm continue their long-running feud. Even the ship’s doctor, Dr. Delgado, struggles to stay engaged—falling asleep mid-sentence during a session.
Meanwhile, fitness influencer Sophia Thiel receives special attention from chief engineer Oskar Schifferle. The cast also includes Frédéric Brossier, Matthias Komm, Luna Baptiste, Sila Sahin, Florian Silbereisen, Colien Fernandes, Barbara Wussow, Daniel Morgenroth, Harald Schmidt, and Susanna Simon. Auckland’s attractions, from the Milky Way Caves to the Sky Tower, serve as a scenic backdrop to the unfolding drama.
The episode blends workplace tensions with New Zealand’s vibrant wine culture. Viewers will see whether the team-building efforts succeed—or if old conflicts resurface. The Dream Ship: Auckland premieres on ZDF at 8:15 PM on November 23.
