Coolcation, island worlds and the Mediterranean: The Mein Schiff fleet’s summer itineraries for 2028

• Lerwick (Shetland Islands) will be called at by Mein Schiff 3 for the first time

• Ravenna (Italy) returns to the itinerary

• Two extended cruises to Iceland and Svalbard with Mein Schiff 7

Whether for a “Coolcationer”, a slow traveller, a city hopper or a sun worshipper – the feel-good fleet’s summer itineraries for 2028 have something to suit every cruise lover. Whilst Mein Schiff 1,Mein Schiff 2, Mein Schiff 3, Mein Schiff 7 and Mein Schiff Relax set sail northwards, Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff Flow will head for the Mediterranean, with destinations along the Adriatic and in Greece. On its cruises, Mein Schiff 6 calls at port cities on Europe’s west coast as well as the Atlantic coast. Cruises with the Mein Schiff fleet for summer 2028 will be available to book shortly.

Cool, cooler, coolcation!

For many travellers, the appeal of a relaxing summer getaway with pleasantly mild temperatures and a feel-good atmosphere has become an enduring holiday preference. That’s why northern Europe will once again take centre stage in the Mein Schiff fleet’s 2028 season, with a wide range of itineraries on offer.

On its cruises, Mein Schiff 1 will sail to the fascinating fjords of southern Norway, departing from and returning to Rostock-Warnemünde. From mid June, it will shift its itinerary to the Baltic Sea, where guests can enjoy cruises of up to 14 days through the inland sea, departing from and returning to Kiel. For young cruise and football fans, selected family cruises on Mein Schiff 1 feature an action-packed training session with the FC St. Pauli Rabauken, who’ll be playing football with the kids and teens on the high seas.

Mein Schiff Relax will also be sailing through northern Europe for its third season, departing from and returning to Hamburg on seven-day cruises to southern Norway. In addition, for the first time, it will offer several cruises of up to 13 days to Europe’s northernmost mainland point, the North Cape. At the start of the 2028 summer season, a few adults-only cruises will again be offered on both Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff Relax.

Slow travel amidst island worlds and vast natural landscapes

Endless landscapes, breathtaking nature and time for mindful travel: Europe’s far north offers the ideal conditions for slow travel and a break from everyday digital life. In summer 2028, the Shetland Islands, Svalbard and Iceland will become destinations for the Mein Schiff fleet: Mein Schiff 2 will set sail from and return to Bremerhaven, heading for the North Cape and Iceland. From the end of May, the ship will embark on 12-day cruises to the far north of Europe. To mark the start and end of the summer, it will also offer several cruises to the United Kingdom. In early May, adult guests can enjoy the natural beauty of Scotland as well as the unique blend of history and modernity in the cities of London and Belfast as part of an adults-only cruise.

Mein Schiff 3 also combines nature experiences and Nordic island worlds with cruises to Iceland’s hot springs and the coastal cities of Great Britain. Once again, Mein Schiff 3 will sail from and to Bremerhaven, calling at the Lofoten and Vesterålen archipelagos north of the Arctic Circle. For the first time, the historic fishing town of Lerwick on the Shetland Islands will welcome a ship from the feel-good fleet.

Its sister ship, Mein Schiff 7, alternates between seven- and ten-day cruises in the Baltic Sea and 14- and 18-day cruises to the Svalbard archipelago. New and a particular highlight for all Svalbard enthusiasts are two 18-day cruises that combine the extraordinary island destinations of Iceland and Svalbard.

Ciao Adriatic, kaliméra Greece

Anyone longing for warmth and a break this summer will find a wide variety of destinations in the Adriatic, the eastern and the western Mediterranean on Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5 and Mein Schiff Flow as well as the option to extend their holidays and combine routes individually.

A popular port is set to return to the itinerary of Mein Schiff 4 in summer 2028. Guests can discover the stop in historic Ravenna, Italy, on seven-day cruises departing from and returning to Trieste from May to October. A special programme awaits families on the family cruises aboard Mein Schiff 4 in July and August. As a long-standing partner of the Mein Schiff fleet, the Flying Steps Academy has become an integral part of the experience and will once again delight young cruise passengers with cool dance workshops in summer 2028. An adults-only cruise will take place on the way to the ship’s summer cruising region.

Sailing from and to Heraklion (Crete), Mein Schiff 5 offers nine different seven-day cruises along the Greek coast to Italy and through the Aegean islands, which can be flexibly combined into 14-day cruises. The picturesque stops at Santorini, Mykonos and Patmos as well as the historic ports of Malta, Cyprus and Egypt are highlights of the cruises through the eastern Mediterranean.

The newest addition to the fleet, Mein Schiff Flow, is once again sailing the western Mediterranean in its third summer season. On seven- to eleven-day cruises, the second ship in the InTUItion class will take guests to Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Morocco. A special feature is the overnight stay in Palma (Mallorca) at the start or end of the cruises, giving guests the perfect opportunity to experience the island’s many facets.

A summer along the Adriatic coast

During the summer months, guests on Mein Schiff 6 can explore coastal cities in western Europe, travelling to and from Leixões (Porto). On two seven-day itineraries, the cruise ship will sail along the coasts of Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar, Morocco and France. The two cruises can be combined for an extended break at sea. In October, Mein Schiff 6 returns to the western Mediterranean with cruises departing from and returning to Palma (Mallorca) on combinable seven-day cruises.

Booking and pricing information*

The cruise “12 nights – Cities of the Baltic Sea – from/to Kiel” with Mein Schiff 1 from 29 June to 11 July 2028 is available from €2.899 per person in a balcony cabin and from €2.379 per person in an inside cabin, in each case based on double occupancy in the PRO fare with Mein Schiff premium inclusive services (including €200 early booking discount until 30 September 2027).

The cruise “14 nights – Iceland’s Natural Wonders – from Kiel/to Bremerhaven” with Mein Schiff 3 from 20 June to 4 July 2028 is available from €3.399 per person in a balcony cabin and from €2.649 per person in an inside cabin, in each case based on double occupancy in the PRO fare with Mein Schiff premium inclusive services (including €230 early booking discount until 30 September 2027).

The cruise “7 nights – Dream Destinations on the Adriatic – from/to Trieste” with Mein Schiff 4 from 27 August to 3 September 2028 is available from €1.399 per person in a balcony cabin and from €1.169 per person in an inside cabin, in each case based on double occupancy in the PRO fare with Mein Schiff premium inclusive services (including €180 early booking discount until 30 September 2027).

* Please note that the prices quoted are subject to change, prior sale and errors.