The crews of the cruise ships Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 are preparing to return to Europe from Cape Town and Malta. After a forced break due to geopolitical tensions, the crew members are gradually returning to make the ships operational for upcoming cruises starting on 15 and 17 May.
TUI Cruises has announced that Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 have left the Orient region and are travelling to the Mediterranean. Departures will start from Trieste on 17 May 2026, and from Heraklion on 15 May 2026. The return to regular operations was deemed important to offer cancelled trips to guests.
Six cruise ships are stuck in the Arabian Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. The ships, including MSC Euribia and Mein Schiff 5, are waiting for scheduled routes.
TUI Cruises has cancelled further departures on two of its ships due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. In a statement released on Tuesday, it was emphasised that all cruises on Mein Schiff 4 are now cancelled until 23 March 2026. Cancellations of all planned voyages until 29 March 2026 also apply to Mein Schiff 5. This is based on a travel and security warning from the German Federal Foreign Office. Affected passengers have been informed directly about the cancellations. TUI has…
Die Mein Schiff 4 erhielt vor ihrem 10. Geburtstag umfassende Modernisierungen in Dubai, einschließlich Renovierungen und technischer Optimierungen, um Komfort und Nachhaltigkeit zu verbessern, bevor sie am 24. Februar 2025 zu ihrer ersten Reise startete.
In autumn 2025, Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 6 will set course for their winter cruising areas. They will travel to both the Orient and Asia. Along the way, they will call at dream destinations in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. On long-haul trips of up to 52 days, guests can enjoy extending their summer and escaping the dreary British weather. The combination of sunny sea days and exciting port calls makes these voyages a very special cruising experience….
TUI Cruises has changed the itineraries of Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 for Summer 2025 to ensure passenger safety, removing Israeli ports due to the uncertain situation.
From October, Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 6 will call at fascinating destinations on their way to their winter cruising area. These include the picturesque Cape Town and the impressive coast of Namibia. The paradisiacal islands of Mauritius and La Réunion will also be called at. The new voyages around Africa will be combined with an exciting onboard programme. The offerings range from Schlager music, comedy and cabaret to various workshops and life coaching. Among others, guests on the Mein Schiff repositioning cruises can enjoy stars such as Tom...
TUI Cruises has cancelled cruises with Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 6 due to route changes. The new course leads to Africa. Affected guests will receive alternative travel options and compensation.
The Mein Schiff fleet offers first-class culinary experiences, including exclusive fish specialities and a new bar menu, while sailing to fascinating destinations such as Cape Town and Dubai.