Cruise news (MeyerWerft-tagged)
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2 Coronavirus crew on Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas
Two employees on Royal Caribbean's newest ship - Odyssey of the Seas have tested COVID positive. According to a spokesman for the shipbuilder...
March 7, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: RCI-Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas ship conveyance
Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas left Papenburg and commenced her conveyance to the North Sea early Saturday morning, February 27. The newbuild...
February 28, 2021 - Cruise Industry
First steel cut for P&O UK's Arvia cruise ship
With the steel cutting ceremony at MEYER WERFT (shipyard in Papenburg Germany) started construction works on the P&O Cruises UK's newest ship...
February 23, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft Papenburg Shipyard invests in cruise ships' Zero Emissions Tech
One of the oldest shipyards in service, the cruise shipbuilding company Meyer Werft celebrates 226 years in late-January. Throughout its history, the...
January 4, 2021 - Cruise Industry
ALMACO provides catering solutions for Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure
In January 2017, Meyer Werft contracted Almaco Group to provide catering solutions for Saga Cruises’ ship Spirit of Adventure. The scope of...
December 1, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas floated out
On Saturday, November 28, Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas left MEYER WERFT’s covered building dock II (hall 6). The 169,000 GT, 347...
November 29, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: P&O Cruises Iona timelapse
P&O Cruises released a timelapse video showing its largest-ever cruise ship being built. Viewers can see the 2-year build process for the US...
October 31, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: P&O UK takes delivery of its new cruise ship, Iona
P&O Cruises took delivery of its new ship - Iona. At 185,000 GT and 345 m in length with 17 passenger decks, Iona will be the largest cruise...
October 12, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Spirit of Adventure handed over to Saga Cruises by shipbuilder Meyer Werft
The latest addition to Saga Cruises' fleet - MS Spirit of Adventure, was handed over on Wednesday, September 30, in Emden Germany, by shipbuilder...
October 1, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas boasts with a large name
New detail in the painting of RCI-Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas has been unveiled. The name of the new ship, which is currently being built...
September 12, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wish will not be delivered on time
Speaking at the Bank of America "Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference", an excerpt from Christine McCarthy (Walt Disney...
September 12, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Saga Cruises' Spirit of Adventure leaves Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany
Saga Cruises' new liner Spirit of Adventure arrived in Emden Germany (port on North Sea) Monday morning, August 31, following her successful...
August 31, 2020 - Cruise Industry
Delivery date announced for P&O Cruises newest ship Iona
P&O UK announced plans for its highly anticipated liner Iona. The liner was originally scheduled to launch in April 2020 but was delayed...
August 4, 2020 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Saga Cruises' Spirit of Adventure leaves Meyer Werft’s building dock I
On Friday, July 24, Spirit of Adventure - the 2nd new cruise ship for the UK-based company Saga Cruises - left Meyer Werft’s drydock (the...
July 25, 2020 - Cruise Industry
German shipyard Meyer Werft suspends operations for 6 weeks
German shipyard Meyer Werft halts production and suspends operations from Monday, July 20, for 6 weeks (through August 30) due to a slump in orders...
July 19, 2020