Mein Schiff Flow experiences water ingress during heavy rain

Heavy rainfall caused water to enter the interior of the cruise ship ‘Mein Schiff Flow’ while it was traveling through the Mediterranean on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The vessel was en route from Tarragona, Spain, to Civitavecchia, Italy.

Reports indicate that water entered Stairwell A near the entrance to the Harbour Market buffet restaurant. Passengers described the incident as a ‘waterfall’ in some areas. The crew responded immediately by initiating drying measures, and while drying equipment remained in place, passengers reported no significant restrictions to their travel.

The exact cause of the water ingress remains unknown, though it is suspected to have been caused by intense rainfall or a door to the outer deck not being fully closed. The incident did not impact the ship’s schedule; the vessel arrived in Civitavecchia as planned on Thursday. The cruise continues with scheduled stops in Naples, Palermo, Palma de Mallorca, and Barcelona.