Tui Cruises News & Mein Schiff News

27 June 2024 – We last saw the Maltese Captain Omar Caruana next to TUI Cruises CEO Wybcke Meier and environmental officer Fenia Kalachani on the day of the ship’s christening on board the Mein Schiff 7. Now we hear that Captain Caruana will be responsible for the entire TUI Cruises fleet on land in the future.

June 11, 2024 - bookings start for Schlagerliner 3 - 2025. Schlager fans, watch out! From April 23 to 28, 2025, the decks of the Mein Schiff 5 will be transformed into a huge Schlager stage when the Schlagerliner 3 sets sail in the Mediterranean for the first time. On board are Ben Zucker, Marie Reim, Oli P., the Dorfrocker, Ramon Roselly and many other artists. The third edition of the Schlagerliner will be hosted by TV presenter Andrea Kiewel and will really get things going.

May 8, 2024 - The Bonn-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen had two of its cruise ships, the MS Amadea and the MS Deutschland, brought into shape by Bremerhaven shipyards for around 20 million euros.

April 30, 2024 - The Mein Schiff 7 is still berthed at the equipment quay at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, and expansions to the interior and exterior areas still need to be made before TUI Cruises takes over the new flagship and christens it on June 22, 2024. As a foretaste of the impending completion, the ttraditional Lucky Coin Ceremony took place in the new building.

April 16, 2024 – On June 22, 2024, the naming ceremony of Mein Schiff 7 will take place in the picturesque Bay of Kiel, an event that is of great importance for both cruise lovers and environmentally conscious people. This event marks the beginning of a new era for the Mein Schiff fleet, known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

April 05, 2024 - The Mein Schiff® fleet offers specially designed trips for families who want to discover the world together. Here's a precise look at what makes these trips special and what families can expect on board, beyond any shiny marketing promises.

March 26, 2024 – Prepare for an unparalleled musical adventure that will transform the North Sea into a dazzling sea of ​​music! The legendary Andrea Berg, known as the audience's favorite and the power woman of the pop scene, appears on a cruise ship for the first time. From September 27th to October 02nd, 2024, the “Mein Schiff 7”, the youngest member of the renowned Mein Schiff® fleet, will be the stage for the unique event trip “Mein Schiff Andrea Berg & Friends”.

March 23, 2024 – Welcome aboard the Mein Schiff fleet for winter 2025/2026! Escape the cold weather and embark on a journey to some of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. From the sunny beaches of the Caribbean and Central America to the fascinating cultures of Asia, the magic of the Orient and the picturesque islands of eternal spring in the Canary Islands - the Mein Schiff cruises offer something for everyone.

March 14, 2024 - Party at sea with the giants of German hip-hop! TUI Cruises proudly presents the latest event travel format: MeerBeats, a festival of superlatives that transforms the Mein Schiff 7 into a floating stage for the music legends “Die Fantastischen Vier”.

January 16, 2024 – My Ship: Outlook for an outstanding travel year in 2024. Expanded variety, additional event trips and the introduction of three new ships."

December 4, 2023 – After the end of the Summer season in the Mediterranean, Mein Schiff 5 has recently been on its way to its Asian winter quarters. Before the trip began, an appointment in the dry dock in Dubai was on the agenda. Aim of the stay: modernization and redesign.

December 1, 2023 – We hear good news from Turku, Finland. The Meyer Turku shipyard floated the Mein Schiff 7, which is currently under construction, today. With the flooding of the construction dock, a significant step has been taken towards the commissioning of Mein Schiff 7 in early summer 2024.

November 14, 2023 - The diverse trips of the Mein Schiff fleet can now be booked. Scandinavian summer dreams, Baltic Sea highlights & the diversity of the Mediterranean

October 24, 2023 – The doctors, whom everyone trusts, set sail on the Mein Schiff 4

October 17, 2023 – The first routes and trips are bookable from today. Secure your feel-good cabin on the new “Mein Schiff Relax” now.

October 16, 2023 - The sparrows were already whistling from the rooftops that the eighth ship in the TUI Cruises fleet would probably not be called Mein Schiff 8. Now the name has been decided: the new building will be called “Mein Schiff Relax”.

September 05, 2023 - Experts from the SPA and wellness industry as well as guests worldwide agree: For the sixth time in a row, the Mein Schiff fleet has been awarded the “World's Best Cruise Spa” award.

September 05th, 2023 - Mein Schiff presents entertainment, infotainment and the new ship class: InTUItion at the Hamburg Cruise Days 2023

29 August 2023 – Mein Schiff 7 will join the fleet of TUI Cruises ships in the summer of next year. Work on the new building is progressing rapidly in Finland. The block with the allegorical diamond at the stern was recently placed on the ship's hull. The first cabins are currently being added.

August 22, 2023 – A varied program on board and ashore awaits the guests 

August 5, 2023 – TUI Cruises fans will need a lot of patience until the eighth ship in the fleet is completed and leaves the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. TUI Cruises is using the time to fuel enthusiasm for and interest in the new ship with finely distributed information.

July 24th, 2023 – By the year 2030, the two cruise lines of the TUI Group are planning their absolute CO₂-Reduce emissions by more than a quarter, 27,5 percent, compared to 2019. In order to achieve the ambitious goal, the addition of sustainable biofuel to marine diesel was successfully tested during a voyage to the north of Mein Schiff 4.

July 21, 2023 - Peu à peu, TUI Cruises is launching innovations for the design of Mein Schiff 8. The latest information relates to the suite area of ​​the new building. There will be five suite categories on Mein Schiff 8 in the future. All suites are concentrated in the stern area. Two special restaurants are reserved for "noble guests" and the sun deck for suite guests will be enlarged.

July 14, 2023 – Almost four weeks ago, construction of Mein Schiff 8 began at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. At almost 160.000 GT, the newbuild is significantly larger than Mein Schiff 1 or Mein Schiff 2. Mein Schiff 8 belongs to a new ship ship class.

June 27, 2023 – TUI Cruises' Jeckliner has firmly established itself on the German cruise market. From September 15 to 19, 2024, the floating fool's party will set sail again.

June 20, 2023 - In two days it will start at the Fincantieri shipyard near Monfalcone/Italy the construction of the first of two identical cruise ships for the Mein Schiff fleet. The Hamburg-based premium shipping company is already celebrating the eighth ship in the fleet as the first of a new ship class. TUI Cruises promises full-bodied: Experience well-being in a new way!

May 03, 2023 - Mein Schiff Winter 2024/2025: The diverse routes of the Mein Schiff fleet can now be booked Pure Scandinavia, dreamy Caribbean beaches and pulsating metropolises

April 18, 2023 – Start of bookings jeckliner 4 - 2024. The trip can now be booked. In 2024, the Jeckliner sets sail for the fourth time with numerous top acts! The Mein Schiff 3 will be sailing from Kiel to Gothenburg and Copenhagen from September 15th to 19th, 2024.

March 21, 2023 – Today the first of a total of 85 steel blocks was dry docked at the MEYER shipyard in Turku, Finland. With the placement of the steel block and the symbolic coin ceremony, the new construction of Mein Schiff 7 was officially started in the presence of representatives of the shipping company and Meyer Werft.

February 17, 2023 - The cruise industry has gained a new theme cruise. From October 8 to 15, 2023, TUI Cruises is organizing the first "Mein Schiff Dart Cup" on Mein Schiff 3. Guests play among themselves first. The tournament winners are offered the chance to compete against the dart professionals.

January 26, 2023 - start of bookings Rock 'n' Sail 2023 is now bookable - Now TUI Cruises is really letting it rip: For the first time, exceptional musician Peter Maffay and his band are going on board the Mein Schiff fleet and on the 5-day trip from 10.09. to 15.09.2023/4/XNUMX from Kiel via Helsinki to Stockholm and back to Kiel three concerts on the Mein Schiff XNUMX.

December 16.12.2022, 6 – Many regular guests of TUI Cruises will find it difficult to say goodbye to Mein Schiff ♥ after the winter season. The oldest and smallest ship in the fleet is moving to the British Marella Cruises, a subsidiary of the TUI Group. The farewell trip will take place between April 16th and 2023th, XNUMX.

December 6, 2022 - TUI Cruises is back in Southeast Asia. After a three-year break due to Corona, Germany's second largest cruise operator is again offering cruises in Asia. Mein Schiff 5 entered Singapore's port on Tuesday. Tomorrow the ship will start six XNUMX-day trips from/to Singapore.

November 24th, 2022 – Anticipation for the new Mein Schiff 7. The first voyages for the summer of 2024 for the Mein Schiff 7 are unlocked!

November 17, 2022 – Feel-good trips at top prices. now Mein Schiff® Book BLACK WEEK 2020 deals from Friday, November 18.11.2022, 28.11.2022 to Monday, November XNUMX, XNUMX.

November 15, 2022 – As of today, the new trips of the Mein Schiff fleet for the summer of 2024. The trips will be available to book soon.

November 8, 2022 – MEYER Turku shipyard is building the new Mein Schiff 7. Production of the 1.447 cabin ship started in June this year. The new building, around 316 meters long, will go into service in 2024. The sister ship of Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 is the first of three new ships that will complete the Mein Schiff fleet by 2026.

November 4, 2022 - Tomorrow, Saturday, Mein Schiff 5 will depart from Antalya for Singapore. After arriving in Singapore, six fortnightly trips are on the program from December 7th.

October 25, 2022 – Advent and Christmas on board the Mein Schiff fleet. Soothing warmth at Christmas: the Caribbean, the Orient, Asia or the Canary Islands.

October 6th, 2022 – Today, after an eleven-day stay in the shipyard in Hamburg, Mein Schiff 3 sets off on an eight-day voyage to Mallorca. The trip was preceded by a renovation in the Elbe 17 dry dock at Blohm & Voss. In addition to general technical maintenance work, the ship experienced a few notable innovations and improvements.

September 23.09.2022 – Many aspects contribute to the success or failure of a cruise. A key factor in the success of a holiday on board the ships is the commitment of the crew. To ensure that this leads to success, TUI Cruises cruise ships offer training programs for hotel and hospitality assistants.

September 15 – From September 20-24, 2023, Europe's loudest cruise will set sail and transform the My ship 4 on their trip to Denmark and Norway to a metal stronghold.

September 06th – From September 15th to 20th, 2023, the Full Metal Cruise 2023, the loudest cruise in Europe, sets sail for the tenth time and transforms the Mein Schiff 4 on its journey to the metal strongholds Sweden and Finland into a gigantic anniversary Ship.

2 September 2022 - TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 5 is sailing between December 2022 and May 2023 nine cruises departing from Singapore. Eight journeys begin and end in the city-state. The ninth cruise starts in Singapore and ends in Dubai. The passengers get to know destinations in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam on the journey.

September 1, 2022 – The Jeckliner sets sail for the third time in 2023 with numerous top acts! The Mein Schiff 4 is scheduled to sail through the Mediterranean from May 01st to 05th, 2023 from Mallorca.

August 25, 2022 - Mein Schiff 3 becomes a secret series star. Broadcast date for the medical drama "Der Schiffsarzt" on RTL has been set.

August 25, 2022 – Two great offers started today at TUI Cruises.

August 23, 2022 - TUI Cruises has always focused on climate protection. The cruise line is now having the targets for reducing its own emissions scientifically reviewed.

2 August 2022 – After Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 6 is the second cruise ship in the TUI Cruises fleet to have a shore power connection. The upgrade was put through its paces yesterday in the port of Kiel. The finding: all systems work perfectly; Mein Schiff 6 is able to ensure almost emission-free ship operation on port days.

July 04th, 2022 - In autumn 1, Mein Schiff 2022 will again be sailing on interesting North American routes.

24 June 2022 – The countdown is on: Only 6 months until Christmas. Christmas comes as a surprise every year, which is why TUI Cruises extends the anticipation of Christmas into the summer..

June 22, 2022 - One week after the start of production of Mein Schiff 7, TUI Cruises is setting another example for the expansion of the fleet. In San Giorgio di Nogaro, Italy, Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises, has completed the first steel cutting for the first of two identical cruise ships for the Mein Schiff fleet. The ships, measured at around 166.000 GT, are being built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone near Trieste.

June 14, 2022 - Ten years after the start of production of the first newbuild of the Mein Schiff fleet, the first steel cutting for Mein Schiff 7 was completed today in Turku, Finland. None other than Wybcke Meier, head of TUI Cruises, gave the signal for the start of production. TUI Cruises will invest in three new buildings by 2026.

May 24, 2022 – Attention families: Extra time out on board the Mein Schiff fleet in summer Stable prices for spontaneous cruises during the summer holidays

May 19, 2022 – TUI Cruises invites you to “The Kelly Family Cruise” on board Mein Schiff 6. Three exclusive concerts on the high seas with the famous singing family.

May 19, 2022 – In the future, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will waive certain hygiene regulations when boarding. As of today, simplified boarding regulations apply to ships in the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet. With this measure, the company follows the parent company TUI Cruises. From May 29th, TUI Cruises will relax the hygiene requirements on board the fleet.

May 17, 2022 - Summer can come: Mein Schiff Flotte relaxes travel requirements for a carefree cruise

May 12, 2022 – Caribbean flair, Atlantic islands and Scandinavian highlight ports: Mein Schiff 3 offers the greatest variety in winter 2022/2023

March 29, 2022 - The routes of the Mein Schiff fleet for the winter season 2023/2024 can now be viewed. The destinations all lure with plenty of sun and soothing warmth. At the moment the winter timetables of five ships are presented. The Mein Schiff 3 route plans are expected to follow from the summer of this year.

March 22, 2022 - A week ago, TUI Cruises announced the ninth Full Metal Cruise of Mein Schiff 3 from Bremerhaven. As of today, the date for the second music event of the Hamburg shipping company has been set. Mein Schiff 6 chooses Kiel as the starting point of a five-day hit cruise on the Baltic Sea.

March 15th, 2022 – On June 2nd, 2022, Mein Schiff 3 starts from Bremerhaven for the ninth Full Metal Cruise. The five-day journey takes in Invergordon and Newcastle on the east coast of Great Britain. Representatives of the heavy metal scene present themselves on three stages and other locations. The supporting program of the trip includes comedy, metal karaoke, meet and greet with the stars, readings, cinema, tattoo artists, metal wellness and music workshops.

March 11, 2022 – TUI Cruises is promoting new bookings for trips to Great Britain with Mein Schiff 3 with attractive weekend offers. Until March 11.03th, 14.03.2022, attractive prices for trips from/to Bremerhaven will be called up.

February 28, 2022 – The war Russia has sparked in Ukraine is forcing companies to adjust their planning and operations. Cruise lines are not exempt from the exceptional situation. Hamburg-based TUI Cruises is informing its customers about upcoming timetable changes in the Baltic and Black Seas.

February 26, 2022 - Reboot + Easter offers + great video of Mein Schiff 5

February 01st, 2022 – Save up to 28 euros per person until February 130th.

January 25, 2022 – TUI Cruises announces that Clas Eckholt will be appointed Vice President Marketing & Sales for the “Mein Schiff” brand as of May 1, 2022. Mr. Eckholt was previously 15 years worked in various marketing and sales functions at Stage Entertainment. His task will be to promote the interaction of all commercial disciplines of the cruise line and the premium brand "My ship" to strengthen.

January 18, 2022 – TUI Cruises is sailing in choppy waters. Since July 2020, the Hamburg cruise line has been operating cruises without any problems after the previous business interruption caused by the corona pandemic. Corona cases have recently been reported on three ships.

January 3, 2022 | According to AIDA Cruises (AIDAnova), TUI Cruises is forced to cancel the Dubai cruise that starts today due to corona cases on board Mein Schiff 6. The Hamburg cruise company announces that the company has decided to take a short break to protect guests and crew.

• November 23, 2021 | Maximum variety with 4 to 14-day trips from February 23 to April 22, 2022  

September 15, 2021 - To coincide with the upcoming autumn holidays, nicko cruises and TUI Cruises are offering time out for families at VASCO DA GAMA (nicko) and Mein Schiff 4 (TUI Cruises). Related to the autumn holidays, both companies organize boat trips for the entire family in the Mediterranean region.

September 07th, 2021 - Mein Schiff 6 will carry out Orient cruises in autumn and winter as planned. Travelers are requested to provide proof of full vaccination protection against COVID-19 before starting their journey. In addition, two negative COVID-19 test results are expected to be proven. There are restrictions on excursions.

July 22, 2021 - Norway lovers and TUI fans can breathe easy: From August 22nd, Mein Schiff 1 will start sailing towards Norway. Destinations are the Norwegian fjords, the historic Hanseatic city of Bergen or the capital Oslo. The only downer: all adults on board - guests and crew - must be fully vaccinated. A test is compulsory for children aged four and over.

May 12, 2021 Update - TUI Cruises is currently offering trips to the Canary Islands and Greece. That is not all: On Whitsunday, May 23, 2021, the first “German” cruise of the Mein Schiff fleet will start in Kiel. A “blue voyage” without going ashore is offered.

May 20, 2021 - Starting May 13, Mein Schiff 5 will undertake a total of six trips through Greece's archipelago. The announcement arouses hope among holidaymakers and the Greek tourism industry. The trips take place in accordance with the health and hygiene concept introduced by TUI Cruises. What is new is that two corona tests are required for the trips.

February 01, 2021 - TUI Cruises canceled the 14-day Dubai trip planned in March with Mein Schiff 6 today. The trip should start on March 1st, 2020. The shipping company cannot guarantee that the situation in the individual countries will make a call possible or that the necessary promises will be made in good time before your voyage begins. Booked guests are offered personal Mein Schiff travel credit with bonus options.

December 11, 2020 - Do the right thing and talk about it. TUI Cruises acts according to this motto. The hygiene concept of the cruise company battered by the COVID-19 pandemic has been certified for Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2. The hygiene certificate was issued by the independent SGS Institute Fresenius.

December 04, 2020 - The effects of Corona on the cruise industry are terrifying. Royal Caribbean is considering extending the lay offs. NCL and its brand subsidiaries are suspending cruises for an extended period of time. Costa cancels Christmas and New Year cruises. TUI Cruises and their guests are hit hard. The planned 35-day Caribbean voyage of Mein Schiff 1 is canceled.

November 20th, 2020 - The cruise ship Mein Schiff 1 of TUI Cruises is going on a 35-day voyage. The destination is the Caribbean. On a private island nine days island vacation are offered. The journey with the special Caribbean feeling starts and ends in Germany.

November 4, 2020 - According to RTL, the state of Schleswig-Holstein has banned the Hamburg shipping company TUI Cruises from operating cruises from this state. The ban will come into force on November 5, 2020.

October 29.10.2020, 16 - Yesterday, the federal government, together with the 2020 federal states, decided on measures to combat the corona pandemic. The drastic measures in force until the end of November XNUMX all serve to limit contacts. What influence does the decision have on Germany's cruise lines?

October 13, 2020 - TUI Cruises today publishes travel dates and sailing areas for the 2020 winter season. The shipping company is convinced that there is something for everyone. The offer includes classic one to two-week cruises into the sun with shore excursions as well as short trips from German ports. The two routes around the Canary Islands to be completed by Mein Schiff 2 are particularly interesting.

September 26, 2020 - Wybcke Meier, has been managing the cruise company TUI Cruises GmbH for six years. The company is one of the premium providers on the cruise market. Ms. Meier talks about current topics at TUI Cruises in an interview with the Berliner Tagesspiegel. We quote from the report.

September 7, 2020 - The Rockliner and Metal Cruises already existed. Now the "Jeckliner" is put on. On April 07th, 2022 Mein Schiff 6 will start a four-day “fifth season cruise” from Palma de Mallorca. TUI Cruises promise a superlative costume party. On board: ten well-known carnival artists such as the "Höhner", the Bläck Fööss "or the" Klüngelköpp ".

August 13, 2020 - The corona pandemic is being extended for cruise companies. A normal business operation is out of the question. As an intermediate step, TUI Cruises is again planning “Blue Voyages” in September with Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2. At the same time, Mein Schiff 6 will offer 13-day cruises to and from Crete from September 7th.

July 9, 2020- Something's happening at TUI Cruises! The “Blue Journeys” will begin on July 24th, 2020. The starting point is Hamburg. The cruise will be with Mein Schiff 2. Until further notice, 3- and 4- day trips are planned. There are no ports of call and the number of guests on board the ship is limited to a maximum of 60 percent of capacity.

June 25, 2020 - TUI Cruises cancels the trip planned for winter with "Mein Schiff ♥". The shipping company considers it "rather unlikely" that the South African ports will be opened to cruise ships in the next few months.

June 17, 2020- The TUI Group, the world's leading tourism group, has expressed its opinion on the resumption of activities in submarkets in Europe. The company also comments on its cruise activities in this context. The main player, TUI Cruises, will start as soon as possible with short cruises in the North and Baltic Seas.

May 13, 2020 - TUI AG presents itself with the hashtag #holidays2020 - Holidays rethought in times of Corona. The company's CEO,Friedrich Joussen, comments on matters relating to TUI Cruises. After all, TUI AG is one of the two shareholders in the Hamburg cruise line. According to current plans, the brand will be present on the high seas again by the end of August 2020 at the latest.

Hamburg, May 5, 2020 / 17:00pm - Tui Cruises press release. Mein Schiff 3 is currently with around 2.900 crew members on board in Cuxhaven. The only reason for Mein Schiff 3's call was and is to enable the crew to return to their home countries.

Hamburg, May 2, 2020. Despite extensive preventive measures and the entire crew being in isolation for over four weeks, a crew member of Mein Schiff 3 was on Thursday, April 30.4th. Tested positive for COVID-19.

March 15, 2020 - Until recently, Royal Caribbean and TUI Cruises had not made a final statement on the coronavirus crisis. Now it is official: Both cruise lines are suspending ship operations for the foreseeable future.

February 7, 2020 - "The TUI Group wants to significantly expand the luxury, expedition and premium segment for cruises together with its long-term partner Royal Caribbean and win new customer groups for luxury cruises ”. This is today's press statement from the Hanover-based TUI Group.

August 31, 2019 - The Neue Mein Schiff 1 was stuck for 24 hours in the small town of Leirvik with 10.000 inhabitants on the Norwegian island of Stord. A defect in an emergency generator forced the ship's command to take a compulsory break at an equipment pier in the port area of ​​Leirvik. After replacing the generator, Mein Schiff 1 continued its voyage around midnight on FridayMolde away.

February 09, 2020 -Tonight the new Mein Schiff 2 was christened in Lisbon in front of almost 3000 guests and many onlookers. The godmother of the latest TUI Cruises new building is Carolyn Niemczyk, singer of the electro-pop band Glasperlenspiel. The christening ceremony was followed by fireworks and a performance by the band on the pool deck.

January 26, 2019 - Yesterday, Mein Schiff 2 NEW came to Hamburg's port from Kiel. TUI Cruises' sixth new building moored at the Steinwerder cruise terminal under the command of Captain Kjell Holm. From the outside, the cruise ship is the same as the new Mein Schiff 1. The differences are only in the equipment..

January 9, 2019 - TUI Cruises' new Mein Schiff 2 has been moored at the Ostseekai in Kiel harbor since January 22, 2019. The MEYER Turku shipyard will officially hand over the new building to TUI Cruises on January 22, 2019. On January 23, the first guests will go on board the shipping company's new flagship.

November 9, 2018 - The website Crew-center.com, operated by former crew members, reports that crew members of TUI Cruises have had unrestricted access to the guest areas in their free time since October 2018. What was previously reserved for the ship's officers and individual employees now applies to all crew members.

October 24, 2018 - Italian cooking is now available on individual ships in the Mein Schiff fleet. These days, Mein Schiff 3 and Mein Schiff 4 are launching a surcharge-based restaurant with an Italian menu. It replaces the aging restaurant Richard - Feines Essen. The star chef Theodor Falser from Welschnofen near Bozen / South Tyrol is responsible for the culinary concept.

October 16, 2018 - Before Mein Schiff 2, TUI Cruises' new flagship, is christened in Lisbon on February 9, 2020, paying guests can enjoy an anticipation trip. The journey leads from Bremerhaven via Zeebrugge and Amsterdam back to Bremerhaven.