Mein Schiff 1
Sails from La Romana, Dominican Republic · Fly into LRM
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Mein Schiff 1, photographed in January 2019 · Photo: Dickelbers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Mein Schiff 1
Mein Schiff 1 is a TUI Cruises cruise ship of the Blue Motion class, in service since 2018. She measures 111,500 gross tons and carries 2,894 guests with a crew of 1,000. She sails Caribbean itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Mein Schiff 1 is a large German-language cruise ship built by Meyer Turku in Finland and delivered to TUI Cruises in 2018. She is a stretched version of the earlier Blue Motion ships, measuring about 111,500 gross tons with room for 2,894 guests at double occupancy. Compared with Mein Schiff 3 to 6 she adds an enclosed sports court, a larger forward suite area and a raised jogging track, and she has 12 restaurants and bistros and 17 bars and lounges. She takes the name of the line's first ship, the former Celebrity Galaxy, which left for Marella Cruises in 2018. For winter 2026/27 she sails two-week Central America and Caribbean loops from La Romana and Montego Bay.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 2,894
- Crew 1,000 · 1:2.9
- Entered service
- 2018
- Length
- 316 m
- Longer than 86% of 575 ships
Mein Schiff 1 is bigger than 73% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 82%. At 38.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 54% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5−0.3, fleet average 4.3
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the TUI Cruises fleet average across 9 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Blue Motion class
Mein Schiff 1 is one of 7 Blue Motion class ships. Mein Schiff 7 (2024), Mein Schiff 2 (2019), Mein Schiff 6 (2017), Mein Schiff 5 (2016), Mein Schiff 4 (2015) and Mein Schiff 3 (2014) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mein Schiff 1 this ship | 2018 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Mein Schiff 7 | 2024 | 4.2/5 | |||
| Mein Schiff 2 | 2019 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Mein Schiff 6 | 2017 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Mein Schiff 5 | 2016 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Mein Schiff 4 | 2015 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Mein Schiff 3 | 2014 | 4.0/5 |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official published deck plans — reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
The operator page does not state a sailing-date window. Confirm the latest refit configuration, exact cabin category, outlook, accessibility and connecting doors with Mein Schiff. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and adjacency, not verified noise reports.
All decks
Official published deck plans — reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: X-Sun Deck

On this deck: X-Bar · Sports & Health · Ausguck · Hoheluft Bar

On this deck: X-Lounge · Überschau Bar · Cabanas · Nest - Nursery · Insel der Seeräuber – Kids-Club · Arena · Außenalster Bar & Grill

On this deck: Sauna · SPA & Beauty · Ruhepol – Bar & Lounge · Swimmingpool · Ice Cream Bar · Unverzicht Bar · Lagune · Bosporus – Snackbar · Backstube - Bakery Corner · Anckelmannsplatz - Buffet Restaurant · Fish Market Restaurant






On this deck: X-Panorama Deck

On this deck: Casino & Lounge · Abtanz Bar - Night Club · Photo Gallery · Neuer Wall - Shopping Arcades · Ebbe & Flut - Beer Bar · Guest Relations · Tag & Nacht - Bistro · Ganz schön Gesund – Bistro · Schau Bar · Manufaktur - Creative Cooking Workshops · Cucimare - Italian Restaurant · Surf & Turf - Steakhouse · Große Freiheit · Diamant Bar

On this deck: Gallery Bar · Gallery · Atelier · My next cruise · Tattoo Studio · Schaubühne - Live Stage · Konferenzräume · Sturmfrei - Teenslounge · Spielplatz - Videogames · Hairdresser · Barber Shop · TUI Bar · Shore excursions · Atlantik - Mediterranean Restaurant · Esszimmer - German Cuisine · Theatre

On this deck: Thalia Library · Reception · Saftwerft - Juice Bar · Atlantik - Classic Restaurant · Theatre

On this deck: Hospital

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 9 between accommodation on Decks 8 and 10
Compare central Deck 9 cabin overlap
Shortlist a room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Align the actual cabin footprint rather than treating the whole deck as equally quiet.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific official maps show accommodation across these decks. This is a conditional layout preference, not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 11 below occupied Deck 12 areas
Check Deck 11 beneath public facilities
Match the cabin with Deck 12 pools, outdoor seating, buffet/dining, fitness and spa facilities above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture or equipment activity where footprints overlap.
Why we flag this
The selected operator maps label pools, dining and wellness facilities on Deck 12 above portions of Deck 11 accommodation. Exact overlap matters; the flag does not apply to every room equally. Check the source plan.
Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 public venues
Check Deck 6 above nightlife and dining
Align the exact room with theatre, nightclub, casino/lounge, dining and public circulation footprints on Deck 5 below. Confirm event schedules and opening hours for the overlapping venue.
Why we flag this
The operator maps show major entertainment and dining facilities on Deck 5 below portions of Deck 6 accommodation. This describes spatial adjacency, not a confirmed disturbance complaint. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Ship-specific official Mein Schiff interactive SVG artwork and deck venue lists. PDF compiled by Cruise Frog, not separately issued by TUI Cruises.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Photos

Mein Schiff 1, photographed in January 2019Photo: Dickelbers, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Home port: La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Mein Schiff 1?
Mein Schiff 1 is operated by TUI Cruises and belongs to its Blue Motion class.
What are Mein Schiff 1's sister ships?
Mein Schiff 1 is one of 7 Blue Motion class ships. Mein Schiff 7 (2024), Mein Schiff 2 (2019), Mein Schiff 6 (2017), Mein Schiff 5 (2016), Mein Schiff 4 (2015) and Mein Schiff 3 (2014) are in service.
How big is Mein Schiff 1?
Mein Schiff 1 measures 111,500 gross tons and 316 metres in length.
How does Mein Schiff 1 compare in size with other cruise ships?
Mein Schiff 1 is bigger than 73% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 82%. At 38.5 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 54% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Mein Schiff 1 feel?
Mein Schiff 1 has a passenger space ratio of 38.5: 111,500 gross tons for 2,894 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Mein Schiff 1 feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Mein Schiff 1 carry?
Mein Schiff 1 carries 2,894 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,000 (about 2.9 guests per crew member).
When did Mein Schiff 1 enter service?
Mein Schiff 1 entered service in 2018.
Where does Mein Schiff 1 sail?
Mein Schiff 1 sails Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is La Romana, Dominican Republic.
Which airport should I fly into for Mein Schiff 1?
Mein Schiff 1 sails from La Romana, Dominican Republic. Fly into Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM).
Where can I find the deck plans for Mein Schiff 1?
TUI Cruises publishes the deck plans for Mein Schiff 1; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Mein Schiff 1 rated?
Cruises Frog rates Mein Schiff 1 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores.
Which cabins are good choices on Mein Schiff 1?
For the “Official published deck plans — reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 9 between accommodation on Decks 8 and 10: Shortlist a room with accommodation immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Align the actual cabin footprint rather than treating the whole deck as equally quiet. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Mein Schiff 1?
For the “Official published deck plans — reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 11 below occupied Deck 12 areas: Match the cabin with Deck 12 pools, outdoor seating, buffet/dining, fitness and spa facilities above. Ask about opening hours and early furniture or equipment activity where footprints overlap. Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 public venues: Align the exact room with theatre, nightclub, casino/lounge, dining and public circulation footprints on Deck 5 below. Confirm event schedules and opening hours for the overlapping venue. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Mein Schiff 1 deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official published deck plans — reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-22. The operator page does not state a sailing-date window. Confirm the latest refit configuration, exact cabin category, outlook, accessibility and connecting doors with Mein Schiff. Cabin cautions are inferred from labelled spaces and adjacency, not verified noise reports.
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