On October 25, 2026, the cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships while departing Bremerhaven, Germany. The incident caused damage to lifeboats, launching equipment, and sections of the hull. The collision also inflicted significant damage on one of the container vessels.
Mein Schiff 3 has been docked at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven since November 1, 2026, where damage assessment and repairs are underway. Due to the extent of the damage, TUI Cruises cancelled the 20-day Canary Islands cruise scheduled to start on October 26, 2026.
On November 5, 2026, TUI Cruises announced a second cancellation
affecting a 14-night Norway cruise planned to depart Bremerhaven on November 14, 2026, and return on November 28, 2026. Repair work was reported to be taking longer than initially expected, pushing the ship’s return to its regular schedule to November 28, pending completion of all repairs.
At the time of the collision, Mein Schiff 3 was carrying 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members. No injuries were reported. TUI Cruises emphasized prioritizing thorough repairs and safety for passengers and crew before resuming operations.
The cancellation impacts two voyages on Mein Schiff 3, one vessel within TUI Cruises’ fleet. As of November
9, 2026, TUI shares traded at 7.65 euros, slightly higher than the previous closing, reflecting investor monitoring of the operational effects from the collision and schedule disruptions.
Details surrounding the precise cause of the collision beyond strong winds, the full extent or financial cost of damages, and any alternative travel arrangements for affected passengers have not been disclosed by TUI Cruises or involved parties.
