Security risks: TUI is stroking cruises in the Red Sea for 2025!

Security risks: TUI is stroking cruises in the Red Sea for 2025!

The security of cruise passengers is currently the focus, since Tui Cruises had to cancel several trips for 2025. The trigger is security concerns in the Red Sea, which force the tour operator to adapt the routes of his ships. The cruises concerned are Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 6, whose planned trips cannot take place as announced. This was reported, among other things, by Merkur

The Mein Schiff 4 will not drive the Suez Canal as expected in the future and instead take an alternative route to Africa, starting on October 1, 2025. This decision followed from discussions with security experts and partners to ensure the safety of travelers and the crew. From February 25, 2025, the ship will leave the Orient. Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff 6 are also affected, with several trips not being carried out from November to December 2025. Existing bookings are automatically canceled free of charge, according to TUI Cruises.

insights in 2024

Despite these setbacks, TUI is optimistic about the travel year 2024. TUI Cruises plans a variety of themed and event travel to offer guests unique experiences. Lesing tours to Great Britain and musical highlights such as the "Mein Schiff meets Elbjazz" trip are announced. These events will accompany a great presence of authors and prominent musicians, including the well-known country rock band "The BossHoss". The Full Metal Cruise XI also enjoyed great demand in September 2023 and confirms the interest in special cruise experiences, as from the TUI Group