A delegation from Shaping Portsmouth welcomed the onboard guests to Portsmouth after the vessel docked. The TUI cruise vessel is 293.3m in length and weighs 99,536 in gross tonnage.
Captivating drone footage was taken of Mein Schiff 3 throughout the day. Portsmouth International Port director, Mike Sellers, said it was a major coup for the vessel to call into the harbour.
He added that it shows the city is a must-see destination. The News was given a tour of the ship and all it’s luxury.
Here are some of the pictures of what the cruise liner looks like.
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TUI cruise vessel Mein Schiff 3 becomes the largest ship ever to sail into Portsmouth harbour on Friday, May 26. Picture: Sarah Standing (260523-4469) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Mein Schiff 3 arrived into the harbour at 6.30am this morning. Picture: Sarah Standing (260523-4548) Photo: Sarah Standing (260523-4548)
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The TUI cruise vessel is carrying 2400 mostly German passengers. Photo: Sarah Standing (260523-4546)
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Portsmouth International Port is pushing for more cruise ships to stop off at the harbour. Photo: Sarah Standing
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Pictured is: (l-r) Captain of Mein Schiff 3 Simon Böttger and Andrew Williamson, passenger operations manager (Portsmouth International Port). Photo: Sarah Standing (260523-4504)
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Pictured is: (left) Andrew Williamson, passenger operations manager (Portsmouth International Port), (fourth from left) deputy Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Jason Fazackarley, (fifth from left) Mike Sellers, port director (Portsmouth International Port), (sixth from left) Captain of Mein Schiff 3 Simon Böttger and (third from right) cllr. Hugh Mason with staff from Mein Schiff 3. Photo: Sarah Standing (260523-4501)
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Pictured is: Mike Sellers, port director at Portsmouth International Port. Photo: Sarah Standing (260523-4555)
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Mein Schiff 3 calls in to destinations across the world. Photo: Sarah Standing (260523-4552)