TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 Makes Inaugural Call To Singapore
The German cruise operator has returned to Asia after three years of pandemic troubles with upsized itineraries.
“Mein Schiff” roughly translates to “My Ship” in English. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CRUISE SOCIETY
After three years of pandemic-related troubles, German cruise line TUI Cruises has made their return to Asia for the 2022-2023 cruise season with the inaugural visit of the Mein Schiff 5 to Singapore. The ship arrived to much fanfare on the morning of December 6, 2022 after a 46-day Repositioning Cruise from Europe, with local authorities awaiting the ship’s arrival on shore, and harbour tugs spraying their welcome wishes with a water salute.
Mein Schiff 5 arrived to a water salute on December 6, 2022, after a 46-night repositioning cruise from Europe. PHOTO: TUI CRUISES
"We are very pleased to welcome TUI Cruises and Mein Schiff 5 back to Singapore and to the many cruise guests who will explore and discover the diversity of what our island has to offer."
- Mr Cedric Zhou, Area Director, Central, Southern & Eastern Europe, Singapore Tourism Board.
Asia - An Escape From The European Winter
According to TUI Cruises, Asia has always been a popular alternative cruise destination for guests from Europe looking to escape the cold in Europe. Singapore has seen at least 3 other Mein Schiff ships since 2015.
“Many Germans are drawn to the warmth in winter. We are therefore pleased that we can now again offer cruises to the Far East in addition to classic sunny destinations such as the Canary Islands, Dubai or the Caribbean.” said Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises. He also mentioned that the restart in Asia also represents a return to normal in the winter travel areas.
Mein Schiff 5’s 2022-2023 Cruises
Mein Schiff 5 setting off on her first cruise from Singapore on December 8, 2022. PHOTO: SINGAPORE CRUISE SOCIETY
Mein Schiff 5 will be sailing Asian waters on mostly 14-night cruises from December 2022 to May 2023, with the deployment being split in between South East Asia and North East Asian ports like Japan and Hong Kong in Spring. Her first cruise boarded on December 7, 2022 departed on the evening of December 8, 2022 after an overnight stay in Singapore.
14-Night Round-Trip Asia Cruises — December 2022 - March 2023
Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand. PHOTO: COCOSBOUNTY
TUI Cruises will begin the Asia deployment with six 14-night round-trip South East Asia cruises, visiting some of the region’s most popular destinations. Highlights include overnight stays in some of Asia’s popular cities, and visits to the region’s hottest beach destinations.
Ports of Call: Singapore (Overnight); Port Klang, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur); Langkawi, Malaysia; Penang, Malaysia; Saigon, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City); Koh Samui, Thailand; Laem Chabang, Thailand (Bangkok, Overnight)
14-Night Vietnam & Hong Kong Cruise — 01 March 2023
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, PHOTO: ALEX STOEN
There will also be a one-off round-trip cruise focusing on Vietnam and Hong Kong departing from Singapore. Highlights include stops in scenic Ha Long Bay, and Saigon for Ho Chi Minh City. The cruise will also have one overnight stay in Hong Kong.
Ports of Call: Singapore (Overnight); Nha Trang, Vietnam; Ha Long Bay, Vietnam; Hong Kong (Overnight); Saigon, Vietnam (for Ho Chi Minh City)
14-Night One-Way Singapore-Hong Kong Cruises — 15 March 2023; 26 April 2023
Hong Kong. PHOTO: NATIONS ONLINE PROJECT
Mein Schiff 5 will reposition between Singapore and Hong Kong on 14-night one-way voyages, with stops in Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong for an overnight stay. The ship will sail one cruise each in the northbound and southbound directions.
Ports of Call: Singapore (Overnight); Koh Samui, Thailand; Laem Chabang, Thailand (Bangkok, Overnight), Saigon, Vietnam (for Ho Chi Minh City); Da Nang, Vietnam; Ha Long Bay, Vietnam; Hong Kong (Overnight)
The southbound voyage departing April 26, 2023 is one sector on Mein Schiff 5’s repositioning cruise back to Europe - an epic 46-night trip from Hong Kong to Heraklion, Greece.
14-Night Hong Kong And Japan Cruises — April 2023
Kagoshima, Japan with the Sakurajima Volcano in the background. PHOTO: F11PHOTO
Mein Schiff 5 will be sailing two round-trips to Japan, Taiwan and South Korea from Hong Kong. The ship will visit Kagoshima and Nagasaki in Japan, Busan and Incheon (for Seoul) in South Korea, and Keelung, Taiwan (for Taipei) before returning to Hong Kong.
Ports of Call: Hong Kong (Overnight); Kagoshima, Japan; Nagasaki, Japan; Busan, South Korea; Incheon, South Korea (Seoul)
DISCLAIMER: While due diligence has been taken to ensure all information presented is accurate and up-to-date, the information is subject to change, and discrepancies in, but not limited to, themes, timings and/or ports-of-call may occur. In the event of such a discrepancy, the cruise line’s itinerary will prevail. You are advised to contact the cruise lines directly for information, or to speak with your preferred travel consultant. Singapore Cruise Society will not be held responsible for any discrepancies found in the information provided.
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