Cruise ship Mein Schiff 5 docks in Souda with 2,643 passengers
The cruise ship Mein Schiff 5, operated by TUI Cruises, arrived at Souda port early on Thursday, October 15, carrying 2,643 passengers, as part of a scheduled call.
The vessel is on an Eastern Mediterranean cruise that began and will end in Heraklion. Its seven-day itinerary, running from October 9 to October 16, includes stops in Istanbul, Mykonos, Piraeus and Souda before the ship returns to Heraklion. The Souda call is similar to other recent cruise arrivals in the region, including three cruise ships that brought thousands of passengers to Chania in a single day.
Before reaching Souda, the ship’s previous stop was Piraeus. It is scheduled to depart Souda at 19:00, heading next to Heraklion, where it is expected to arrive early Friday morning.
About the ship
Mein Schiff 5 entered service in 2016 and measures approximately 295 meters in length and 35.8 meters in width. It has 1,267 cabins, along with 11 restaurants and bistros, 16 bars and lounges, and facilities for leisure, sports and wellness. Visitors who disembark during port calls can also explore experiences in Crete during their stay.
TUI Cruises, which operates the Mein Schiff fleet, is based in Hamburg and is a joint venture between the TUI Group and Royal Caribbean, each holding a 50% stake. The company primarily serves the German-speaking cruise market.
