Mein Schiff 3, operated by TUI Cruises, collided with two container ships while departing from Bremerhaven port, Germany, on October 25, 2026. The collision caused damage to the cruise ship’s lifeboats, launching equipment, and sections of the hull, as well as significant damage to one of the container ships. The accident occurred despite assistance from tugboats, as strong winds pushed Mein Schiff 3 toward the container vessels. At the time, 2,428 passengers and 922 crew were on board, with no injuries reported.
Following the collision, TUI Cruises canceled the 20-day Canary Islands cruise originally scheduled to depart on October 26,
2026. Since November 1, Mein Schiff 3 has been docked at Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, where comprehensive damage assessments and repair work began. The operator initially anticipated a shorter repair period but found the work more extensive than expected.
On November 5, 2026, TUI Cruises announced the cancellation of a second voyage aboard Mein Schiff 3, a 14-night cruise to Norway set to depart Bremerhaven on November 14 and return November 28, 2026. This extension of the ship’s downtime reflects the ongoing repair process requiring more time to ensure safety and thorough completion.
TUI Cruises emphasized that passenger and
crew safety is the top priority in completing the necessary repairs. The cruise line expects Mein Schiff 3 to resume its planned schedule on November 28, 2026, contingent on the completion of all repair work. The company has assured that affected passengers and travel partners will be informed if further schedule adjustments become necessary.
The cancellations directly impact the two consecutive voyages aboard Mein Schiff 3. TUI Cruises is maintaining communication with those booked on the disrupted itineraries, addressing any related concerns.
Despite the operational setback, the TUI stock price on Lang & Schwarz remained stable. On November 9, 2026,
the share traded at 7.65 euros, 1.06 percent higher than the previous Xetra close on November 6, showing market confidence that the disruption is limited to Mein Schiff 3 rather than affecting the broader cruise fleet.
