TUI Cruises has canceled a second scheduled voyage of the Mein Schiff 3 after its October 25 collision with two container ships damaged lifeboats, launching equipment, and parts of the hull while departing Bremerhaven, Germany. At the time of the collision, the cruise ship carried 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members with no reported injuries.
Second Cancelled Voyages Include Norway and Canary Islands Routes
The additional cancellation impacts a 14-night Norway cruise that was set to depart Bremerhaven on November 14 and return on November 28. This follows an earlier cancellation announced on October 26 for a 20-day Canary Islands cruise. Both itineraries have been removed from operations due
to the aftereffects of the collision.
Repairs Underway at Lloyd Werft with Service Resumption Expected November 28
Mein Schiff 3 has been docked at Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven since November 1 to conduct damage assessments and undertake repairs. Repair work has extended beyond initial estimates, prompting the secondary cruise cancellation. TUI Cruises aims for the ship to resume its regular service schedule on November 28, pending the completion of necessary repairs.
Passengers Notified; Safety Prioritized; TUI Stock Reflects Operational Impact
Passengers affected by the cancellations and travel partners have been or will be notified by TUI Cruises. The company has stressed that all repairs must be completed thoroughly with a focus on passenger and crew safety before the vessel
returns to service. On November 9 at 11:30 CET, TUI stock traded at 7.65 euros on the Lang & Schwarz exchange, slightly higher than the previous Xetra close of 7.57 euros, indicating market consideration of the incident’s operational effects.
