Cruise news (Papenburg Germany-tagged)
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DCL-Disney Cruise Line delays Disney Adventure debut after shipbuilding setback
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced the postponement of MS Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage, originally scheduled for December 15th, 2025, to...
September 11, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises adjusts 2026 Itineraries for AIDAcosma ship due to drydocking
AIDA Cruises has confirmed adjustments to two of its planned sailings in late 2026 on the AIDAcosma. The changes are the result of the vessel&rsquo...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Festivale ship's construction/assembly started with the keel laying at Meyer Werft
Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, hosted the keel laying ceremony for CCL-Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class vessel, Carnival Festivale...
August 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Disney’s next Wish-class ship begins construction in Papenburg (Germany)
At the shipyard in Papenburg (Germany), DCL/Disney Cruise Line commenced the construction of its latest vessel with a traditional steel-cutting...
August 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Corporation expands AIDA fleet with €2 billion Fincantieri order
Carnival Corporation has placed its first cruise ship order for its subsidiary AIDA Cruises. The order, placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri...
April 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Disney Destiny floats out at Meyer Werft, advancing toward 2025 delivery
MS Disney Destiny, the newest vessel in the DCL-Disney Cruise Line's fleet, was launched at Meyer Werft Papenburg (Germany). The ship was recently...
March 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Asuka III nears completion: Ems River conveyance scheduled
The Asuka III, a 52,200-gross-ton cruise ship constructed by Meyer Werft for NYK Cruises, is set to commence her conveyance along the Ems River on...
February 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
The new ship Asuka III floated out
The Japanese cruise market has reached a significant milestone with the launch of Asuka III, the first new cruise ship built to sail under the...
January 22, 2025 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney to debut new ship class and Wish-class vessel by 2031
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has outlined plans for a significant fleet expansion, announcing the addition of 4 ships between 2027 and 2031. The expansion...
January 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft delivers DCL's ship Disney Treasure
On October 24th, 2024, Meyer Werft delivered MS Disney Treasure - DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest ship. Disney Treasure showcases advanced and...
October 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Treasure ready for sea trials following Ems River conveyance
DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, Disney Treasure (144,256 GT), has completed a key milestone in her construction by making the conveyance from...
September 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Germany secures financial lifeline for Meyer Werft with €200M stake
Germany brokered a deal to provide financial support for the shipbuilder Meyer Werft GmbH, a private company that recently secured a...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Treasure ship floated out at Meyer Werft Papenburg
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft floated out the Disney Treasure ship. DCL/Disney Cruise Line's 144,000 GT vessel has exited the building dock/drydock...
August 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruises set sail year-round in Japan by 2029
On Tuesday, July 9, DCL-Disney Cruise Line and Oriental Land Co Ltd (OLC) announced a new agreement to bring year-round Disney cruise vacations to...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meyer Werft delivers Silversea's newest NOVA-class ship Silver Ray
Silversea has reaffirmed its dedication to premier ultra-luxury and expedition travel with the delivery of Silver Ray ship, the second vessel in its...
May 15, 2024