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TUI Cruises cancels Norway cruise: Disappointed guests react!
TUI Cruises has canceled the Mein Schiff 3 Norway cruise in September 2026 due to full charter. Affected guests will receive travel credit.
TUI Cruises cancels Norway cruise: Disappointed guests react!
The “Mein Schiff 3” cruise, which was supposed to travel from Bremerhaven to Norway, will be canceled in autumn 2026. TUI Cruises announced this today after the decision was made based on a full charter for the ship. The trip was planned for September 20-27, 2026 and was scheduled to include stops in Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand and Oslo. Instead, the “Mein Schiff 3” is now used exclusively for an unknown charter partner. TUI Cruises officially confirmed this cancellation in Hamburg and immediately informed all affected guests by email.
The cancellation of this cruise comes as a surprise to many travelers and means that long-planned vacation plans are cancelled. TUI Cruises guarantees the affected guests a free cancellation. They also receive travel credit and a ten percent discount on a new booking, which is valid without a time limit. This approach is not uncommon in the cruise industry, as full charters can occasionally result in cancellations of trips that have already been marketed. It was only in June 2023 that a Mediterranean cruise on Mein Schiff 4 was canceled due to a full charter.
Background information about Mein Schiff 3
The “Mein Schiff 3” is stationed in Germany all year round. During the summer months, the ship mainly carries out Northern European cruises from Bremerhaven and some trips from Kiel. In winter, however, it navigates long-distance journeys towards the Canary Islands and the Caribbean or stays in wintry Northern Europe. With the exception of the canceled trip to Norway, all other planned trips for “Mein Schiff 3” are currently scheduled.
Details about the future charter partner of “Mein Schiff 3” are currently unknown. The cruise industry continues to be impacted by such changes, bringing disappointing news for guests hoping to embark on these voyages. TUI Cruises' decision highlights the dynamics and challenges that cruise operators face when it comes to marketing and executing trips.