Mein Schiff 5 is a 2,534-guest TUI Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2016. This page lists 101 upcoming departures across 82 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
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A mid-size ship at 98,785 gross tons — #136 of 565 ships we track. 39 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 10 nights - Mediterranean Highlights and Beautiful Islands - from Heraklion/to Palma (10 nights) — En route to Valletta (Malta) — last stop Piraeus (Athens)
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Mein Schiff 5 is a 2016-built TUI Cruises vessel in the Bluemotion Class, designed around spacious public areas and predominantly outside-facing accommodation. It carries 2,534 passengers and offers a relaxed resort-style experience with multiple restaurants and bistros, numerous bars and lounges, extensive outdoor decks, a theatre, sports facilities and a large wellness area. Most passenger-facing areas and cabin categories are covered through TUI Cruises’ online deck plans and virtual tour.
The ship features spacious outdoor areas, a 25-metre pool, a running track, the stern Diamant area and the Blauer Balkon glass viewing platform. Its deck plans cover 12 passenger decks, while maritime references list 19 total decks.
Family amenities include a Kids’ Club, supervised activities for children, a nursery-style area for younger guests with accompanying adults, and a Teens’ Lounge with games, workshops and sports programming.
Mein Schiff 5 offers a large spa and wellness area, fitness facilities, outdoor pools, sun decks and sports spaces. The ship also has a dedicated spa balcony cabin category with enhanced wellness-oriented features.
TUI Cruises states that almost all public areas are barrier-free and that wheelchair-suitable lifts and accessible toilets are available, although some deck areas and activities may have restrictions. The historical cabin specification identifies accessible cabins in inside, outside and balcony categories.
During its November–December 2023 Dubai drydock, Mein Schiff 5 received a shore-power connection along with technical work and public-area modernization. TUI Cruises also describes fleet-wide measures including expanded vegetarian and vegan choices, sustainable sourcing, plastic reduction and food-waste reduction.
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View the official Mein Schiff 5 deck plans from TUI Cruises →
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| Inside CabinCategories A, B and C are booking codes for this cabin type. | Inside | — | 4 | 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Outside CabinCategories A and B are booking codes for this cabin type. | Oceanview | — | 4 | 3, 8 |
| Balcony CabinCategories A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are booking codes for this cabin type. | Balcony | — | 4 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| SPA Balcony CabinA balcony cabin with an included wellbeing package. | Balcony | — | 4 | 11 |
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| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Caribbean | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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14 nights - Between the Eastern Mediterranean and the Bosporus - from/to Heraklion
Mein Schiff 5 is registered in Malta.
Mein Schiff 5 carries about 2,534 guests with roughly 1,000 crew.
Mein Schiff 5 entered service in 2016 and was last refurbished in 2023.
At 98,785 gross tons and 295 m long, Mein Schiff 5 is a mid-size ship — larger than 75% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
The atmosphere is casual but stylish, with smart-casual clothing encouraged in restaurants. Swimwear is intended for the pool deck.
A range of à la carte and buffet restaurants is included, including Atlantik, Anckelmannsplatz, Osteria and Backstube. Specialty restaurants and selected items may cost extra.
Yes. TUI Cruises states that tips are included in the Mein Schiff Premium Inclusive benefits.
The ship’s onboard network is free for the Mein Schiff app and My Cruises portal. Internet access for general web use is handled through separate internet tariffs; suite guests receive free internet access.
Yes. Accessible cabins are available on the ship, with wider entrances, adapted bathrooms and additional handrails; availability should be requested in advance.
Yes. The ship has a nursery, kids’ club, teens’ lounge and videogame area, with supervised childcare services included in the standard fare.
