Following Security Clearances: Two Cruise Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz Toward the Mediterranean
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Following Security Clearances: Two Cruise Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz Toward the Mediterranean

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Apr 19, 2026 1 min read


TUI Cruises announced that its ships, "Mein Schiff 4" and "Mein Schiff 5," successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining necessary clearances from relevant authorities. The company stated that the crossing followed a careful assessment of the security situation, and both ships are now sailing at speed toward the Mediterranean. This development comes amid fluctuations in the strait's status, which was previously declared fully open before witnessing renewed security tensions on April 18

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