Cruise news (Mein Schiff 5-tagged)
- Accidents
Cruise ships started repositioning from the Arabian Gulf following Strait of Hormuz reopening
Cruise ships that had been stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February have begun to resume movement following confirmation that the Strait of...
April 18, 2026 - Accidents
Six cruise ships remain in Arabian Gulf amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Six cruise ships remain alongside in ports across the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional cruise operations in late February, as...
March 29, 2026 - Accidents
TUI Cruises cancels Mein Schiff 4 repositioning voyage amid Middle East disruptions
TUI Cruises has cancelled the second leg of a planned repositioning voyage for the ship Mein Schiff 4, which had been scheduled to depart on April...
March 25, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises expands Southern Africa presence with Cape Town winter deployment
TUI Cruises has outlined plans to expand its deployment in Southern Africa for the winter 2027-2028 season, placing the vessel Mein Schiff 5 on a...
March 24, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships held in the Arabian Gulf as operators repatriate passengers
Regional tensions in the Middle East have disrupted cruise shipping operations across the Arabian Gulf, leaving several vessels unable to depart from...
March 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI's Mein Schiff 5 enters Dubai drydock for scheduled maintenance
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for a planned maintenance and refurbishment period, temporarily suspending her winter...
January 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI's newest ship Mein Schiff Relax christened in Malaga
On April 9, TUI Cruises officially christened the Mein Schiff Relax, the inaugural vessel of its new InTUItion class, at the Port of Málaga...
April 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Gebr. Heinemann and TUI Cruises extend retail partnership across fleet
The Hamburg-based travel retailer Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co KG and TUI Cruises have extended their partnership, ensuring continued retail...
February 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Giuliana Rizzo named Godmother of Mein Schiff Relax
TUI Cruises has announced that Giuliana Rizzo (the company's Spa & Sport Manager since 2019) will serve as the Godmother of Mein Schiff Relax...
February 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI cancels 3 repositioning cruises via Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of 3 planned ship relocation voyages through the Suez Canal/Red Sea in 2025-Q4 (RepositionCruises.com...
January 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Robbie Williams headlines Mein Schiff Relax christening in 2025
TUI Cruises is set to celebrate the christening of Mein Schiff Relax, the first vessel in its groundbreaking InTUItion class, with an extraordinary...
January 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
3 TUI ships gather in Malaga to celebrate Mein Schiff Relax christening with Robbie Williams
On April 9th, 2025, TUI Cruises will celebrate the christening of Mein Schiff Relax, the first vessel of its innovative InTUItion class, in Malaga...
October 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Two large cruise ships docked simultaneously at Port Taranto's terminal San Cataldo
The cruise season at Port Taranto (Italy) is now in full swing, and on Monday (July 8) marked a significant milestone in the development of port call...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises deploys two ships (Schiff 7 and Schiff Relax) to Canary Islands in winter 2025-2026
TUI Cruises, a TUI Group-Royal Caribbean Group joint venture, has announced its planned itineraries for the winter season of 2025-2026, revealing a...
March 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Koh Samui (Thailand) gears up for 47 cruise ships in 2024
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that Koh Samui (Surat Thani province) has scheduled 47 cruise ship visits (booked berthings) for 2024...
January 18, 2024