TUI Group’s cruise division posted strong growth despite Middle East disruption, signalling continued confidence in underlying demand.
TUI Group’s cruise results highlight resilience despite Middle East disruption
TUI Cruises to homeport Mein Schiff 5 in Cape Town for 2027/28 season
TUI Cruises is set to homeport Mein Schiff 5 in Cape Town for the 2027/28 season, sailing a series of roundtrip and one-way itineraries linking South Africa and Mauritius.
Mein Schiff 4 and 5 to pick up crew in Cape Town during reposition to Europe
Crew members are set to rejoin Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 in Cape Town and Malta as the two vessels reposition towards Europe following their departure from the Arabian Gulf.
Update on cruise ship allegedly targetted by Iran while exiting the Arabian Gulf
An unconfirmed report of an incident involving Mein Schiff 4 has emerged following the vessel’s transit of the Strait of Hormuz on April 18th, 2026.
MSC Euribia and Mein Schiff 4 and 5 head for South Africa as Strait of Hormuz opens
MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises, and Celestyal Cruises are actively moving vessels out of the Arabian Gulf following confirmation that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
TUI Cruises cancels 2026 Cape Town repositioning aboard Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has cancelled a planned 2026 repositioning voyage from Cape Town, South Africa aboard Mein Schiff Flow.
TUI Cruises redeploys Mein Schiff Flow to Europe, cancelling 2026/27 Middle East season
TUI Cruises has confirmed that its newbuild Mein Schiff Flow will be redeployed to Northern Europe for the winter 2026/27 season, cancelling previously planned itineraries in the Middle East.
TUI Cruises reduces crew levels on Gulf-based ships amid ongoing operational pause
TUI Cruises has reduced onboard staffing levels across its two vessels currently positioned in the Arabian Gulf, as the pause in regional operations continues to affect deployment plans.
6 cruise ships in Arabian Gulf eye early May return as repositioning delays continue
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf with repositioning voyages still on hold, but cruise line are now targeting an early May return to service in Europe and the Red Sea, […]
US-Iran conflict impact on Arabian Gulf 2026/27 cruise season limited to 4 cruise lines
Four cruise lines have cancelled their planned winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf for the 2026-27 season, while several other operators continue to maintain published deployment plans, indicating that the regional impact […]
TUI Cruises cancels further Mediterranean sailings as Gulf repositioning delayed
TUI Cruises has cancelled two more upcoming Mediterranean sailings aboard Mein Schiff 5, as delays to its repositioning from the Arabian Gulf continue to impact the start of its European summer programme.
Six cruise ships await onward deployment as Gulf ports coordinate support measures
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional operations in late February, as conditions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to delay scheduled repositioning […]
TUI Cruises cancels Mein Schiff 4 Cape Town sailing amid ongoing Gulf disruption
TUI Cruises has cancelled an additional sailing aboard Mein Schiff 4 as operational adjustments continue following disruption to cruise activity in the Arabian Gulf.
TUI Cruises expands South Africa programme with Cape Town winter season
TUI Cruises is expanding its South Africa deployment for the winter 2027/28 season, with a series of roundtrip voyages from Cape Town forming a central part of its newly announced programme.
TUI Cruises extends cancellations as Middle East deployment adjustments continue
TUI Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings for Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 operating in the Middle East, as the vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf.
MSC and TUI follow Celestyal and AROYA, cancelling rest of 2025/26 Gulf season
All cruise lines operating winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf have now cancelled the remainder of their 2025/26 sailings in the region, as operators continue to review conditions affecting maritime operations and […]
Cruise lines coordinate passenger departures from Gulf ports amid regional tensions
Cruise operators are arranging large-scale travel plans for passengers currently in Gulf ports after several ships suspended itineraries in the region following the escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States […]
MSC, TUI coordinate with airlines as more Arabian Gulf cruises cancelled amid US-Iran conflict
Cruise operators have issued further updates on their operations in the Arabian Gulf as several sailings remain cancelled and ships stay alongside in regional ports while authorities continue to monitor the evolving […]
Gulf cruises paused as US-Iran conflict prompts cancellations and port stays
Cruise operations across the Arabian Gulf remain paused this week as regional airspace closures and maritime restrictions disrupt scheduled sailings, leaving several vessels in port while operators coordinate with authorities and arrange […]
TUI Cruises cancels Arabian Gulf sailings this week amid ongoing US-Iran conflict
TUI Cruises has cancelled a series of Arabian Gulf departures scheduled to operate this week aboard Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5, citing ongoing developments in the region.
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