The cruise ship “Mein Schiff 3” is expected, according to TUI Cruises to leave the Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven at the end of November 2026. The company confirmed on 5 November 2026 that the ship had been at the shipyard since 1 November 2026 and that the voyage scheduled for 14 to 28 November 2026 had been cancelled. The reason is repair and inspection work following a collision at the Stromkaje quay in Bremerhaven on 25 October 2026.
According to official information from TUI and reports by Norddeutscher Rundfunk, the ship was moved to Lloyd Werft immediately after the incident for inspection and repairs. Initial damage assessments and information from the Water Police and the Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (BSU) classify the incident as a serious marine casualty; the authorities are investigating its cause. Reports estimate the damage to be in the seven-figure range, but no definitive final assessments are yet available.
TUI Cruises has informed affected passengers and offered goodwill arrangements as well as rebooking and refund options; the company gave details in its statement of 5 November 2026. The cruise line stressed that the ship’s seaworthiness and the safe operation of all systems take priority, and that the ship will not return to service until the shipyard work and the required inspections are complete.
The operation means additional workload and logistical coordination for the port city of Bremerhaven and the shipyard industry; Lloyd Werft confirmed that it had taken the ship in for necessary repairs. The BSU investigation and possible police inquiries into the crew or the manoeuvre could have legal and insurance implications.
The authorities and the cruise line are providing ongoing updates to the schedule while the assessment and repairs continue. As of 5 November 2026, the end-of-November date is the current projected timeframe; a final schedule depends on the technical inspections and regulatory approvals still outstanding. Statements about specific costs, the extent of the damage and completion dates are currently based on preliminary estimates and have not yet been substantiated by definitive assessments.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).