Mein Schiff 3, operated by TUI Cruises, collided with two container ships while departing Bremerhaven, Germany, on October 25, 2026. The incident damaged several lifeboats, their launching equipment, and sections of the ship’s hull. One of the container ships also sustained considerable damage.
Since November 1, 2026, Mein Schiff 3 has been docked at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven for damage assessment and extensive repairs. Originally, TUI Cruises canceled the 20-day Canary Islands cruise that was scheduled to depart on October 26, 2026. Following ongoing repair delays, the company announced a second cancellation: a 14-night Norway cruise scheduled from
November 14 to November 28, 2026.
At the time of the collision, Mein Schiff 3 had 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members aboard. No injuries were reported during the incident. The collision reportedly happened despite tugboat assistance, with strong winds pushing the cruise ship toward the container vessels.
TUI Cruises has stated that all necessary repairs must be completed carefully before Mein Schiff 3 resumes operations, prioritizing the safety of passengers and crew. They will update affected passengers and travel partners should the repair timeline change further.
The canceled sailings include the 20-day Canary Islands voyage initially planned for October
26, 2026, and the 14-night Norway cruise departing Bremerhaven on November 14, returning November 28, 2026. TUI Cruises currently expects Mein Schiff 3 to resume its regular schedule on November 28, subject to repair completion.
The cancellation affects only Mein Schiff 3 and its two scheduled itineraries, not the entire TUI Cruises fleet. On November 9, 2026, TUI’s stock traded at 7.65 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:30 CET, slightly higher than the previous Friday’s Xetra close of 7.57 euros, reflecting investor assessment of the incident’s operational impact.
