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Mein Schiff 5
Mein Schiff 5 is a TUI Cruises cruise ship of the Blue Motion class, in service since 2016. She measures 98,785 gross tons and carries 2,534 guests with a crew of 1,030. She sails Caribbean itineraries.
About Mein Schiff 5
Mein Schiff 5 is a Blue Motion class ship built by Meyer Turku and delivered to TUI Cruises in June 2016. She measures 98,785 gross tons and carries 2,534 guests at double occupancy, with 11 restaurants and bistros and 16 bars and lounges. She differs from the first two ships of the class mainly in dropping the glass roof over the enclosed pool. In spring 2026 she was stranded in Doha for 47 days during the conflict in the Gulf before sailing out through the Strait of Hormuz in April. For winter 2026/27 she sails two-week Caribbean island trips from La Romana.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Mein Schiff 5?
Mein Schiff 5 is operated by TUI Cruises and belongs to its Blue Motion class.
How big is Mein Schiff 5?
Mein Schiff 5 measures 98,785 gross tons and 295 metres in length.
How crowded does Mein Schiff 5 feel?
Mein Schiff 5 has a passenger space ratio of 39.0: 98,785 gross tons for 2,534 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Mein Schiff 5 feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Mein Schiff 5 carry?
Mein Schiff 5 carries 2,534 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,030 (about 2.5 guests per crew member).
When did Mein Schiff 5 enter service?
Mein Schiff 5 entered service in 2016.
Where does Mein Schiff 5 sail?
Mein Schiff 5 sails Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Which airport should I fly into for Mein Schiff 5?
Mein Schiff 5 sails from La Romana, Dominican Republic. Fly into Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM).
Where can I find the deck plans for Mein Schiff 5?
TUI Cruises publishes the deck plans for Mein Schiff 5; this page links to Deck plans.
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