Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Mein Schiff 1
Mein Schiff 5
Gross Tonnage
Mein Schiff 1
111,500 GT
Mein Schiff 5
99,436 GT
Length
Mein Schiff 1
316 m
Mein Schiff 5
316 m
Beam
Mein Schiff 1
36 m
Mein Schiff 5
36 m
Passengers
Mein Schiff 1
2,894
Mein Schiff 5
2,534
Crew
Mein Schiff 1
1,000
Mein Schiff 5
1,000
Decks
Mein Schiff 1
—
Mein Schiff 5
—
Year Built
Mein Schiff 1
2,018
Mein Schiff 5
2,016
Space Ratio
Mein Schiff 1
38.5 GT/pax
Mein Schiff 5
39.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Mein Schiff 1
2.89 :1
Mein Schiff 5
2.53 :1
| Specification | Mein Schiff 1 | Mein Schiff 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | TUI Cruises | TUI Cruises |
| Class | Legacy | Mein Schiff |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,016 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 111,500 GTWinner | 99,436 GT |
| Length | 316 m | 316 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 12.5 m | — |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,894Winner | 2,534 |
| Crew | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.5 GT/pax | 39.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.89:1 | 2.53:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Turku | Meyer Turku |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9783576 | 9783564 |
Mein Schiff 1 is the larger vessel at 111,500 GT — 12% more than Mein Schiff 5's 99,436 GT. Built in 2018, Mein Schiff 1 is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Mein Schiff 5 edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.5:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Capacity | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Modernity | Mein Schiff 1 |
| Service | Mein Schiff 5 |
| Spaciousness | Mein Schiff 5 |
Bottom line: Mein Schiff 1 wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Mein Schiff 1
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Mein Schiff 5
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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