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Tui Cruises says two ships passed the Strait of Hormuz

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Posted on April 19, 2026

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FRANKFURT, April 19 (Reuters) - Tui Cruises said on Sunday that its Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement posted on its website, the company

Tui Cruises says two of its ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz

Details of TUI Cruises Ship Movements

Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

FRANKFURT, April 19 (Reuters) - TUI Cruises said on Sunday that its Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Official Statement and Security Considerations

In a statement posted on its website, the company said it had obtained approvals from relevant authorities, under careful consideration of the security situation. 

Next Destination and Crew Arrangements

It said the ships would now proceed swiftly to the Mediterranean Sea.

The cruise operator said that all passengers had previously been brought home and both ships were operating with reduced crews. It declined to provide further detail.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Ludwig Burger and Thomas SeythalEditing by Tomasz Janowski and David Goodman)

Key Takeaways

  • The ships had been stranded in the Arabian Gulf due to Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz — stranded since late February and delayed repositioning itineraries (cruiseindustrynews.com).
  • They transited in convoy with other cruise vessels—including MSC Euribia and Celestyal Journey—after approximately 47 days, under skeleton crew operations and coordinated through Omani waters (cruiseindustrynews.com).
  • The transit clears the way for potential resumption of European and Mediterranean itineraries, although future sailings remain subject to evolving regional security dynamics (cruiseindustrynews.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tui Cruises ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz?
Tui Cruises' Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 both passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
What approvals were obtained for the passage through the Strait of Hormuz?
Tui Cruises obtained approvals from relevant authorities, factoring in the current security situation.
What is the next destination for the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5?
After passing the Strait of Hormuz, both ships are proceeding toward the Mediterranean Sea.
Did Tui Cruises provide more details about the transit?
Tui Cruises has not immediately responded to requests for further details about the transit.

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