Cruise news (Papenburg Germany-tagged)

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
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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
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Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas makes way for AIDAcosma at Meyer Werft shipyard
The Meyer Werft shipyard released photos from the building site of Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas at Papenburg Germany that show the vessel...
July 6, 2020
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RCI-Royal Caribbean delays Odyssey of the Seas for 6 months
RCI-Royal Caribbean International is delaying the inauguration of its newest ship Odyssey of the Seas for 6 months. Currently under construction...
July 1, 2020
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P&O UK's ship Iona's Ems River conveyance
P&O Cruises UK's newbuild MS Iona left Papenburg yard's outfitting dock Wednesday evening, March 18, for her journey to the sea. Because of the...
March 19, 2020
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VIDEO: P&O Flagship Iona Floated Out at Meyer Werft Shipyard
P&O Cruises newbuild Iona left the covered building dock II at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany on February 14. The 184,000 GT-ton...
February 15, 2020
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Saga's Spirit of Adventure to Be Christened in Portsmouth
Saga Cruises will christen Spirit of Adventure, its new cruise ship, in Portsmouth UK on August 19, 2020, marking the first time that the UK cruise...
February 9, 2020
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Adventures by Disney Provides More Opportunities for the Whole Family
Families will have the opportunity to embark on more Adventures by Disney river cruises in 2021 - a total of 30 cruisetours along 4 European rivers...
January 24, 2020
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VIDEO: Norwegian Encore Conveyance
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announced that flee's newest vessel - Norwegian Encore, successfully completed its construction and departed Meyer Werft...
October 2, 2019
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VIDEO: Float Out of Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that its latest vessel, Norwegian Encore, had successfully completed a major milestone in her construction when she...
August 18, 2019
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VIDEO: Keel Laid for P&O Cruises’ Iona
The keel laying ceremony of the newbuild for the British P&O Cruises with ship number S. 710 was another milestone at MEYER WERFT in Papenburg...
June 15, 2019
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VIDEO: Saga Lays Keel for Spirit of Adventure
Saga Cruises marked the keel laying of its 2nd new cruise ship specially designed for the British market, Spirit of Adventure, via a ceremony at...
June 4, 2019
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VIDEO: Spirit of Discovery Floated Out
Saga Cruises' first newbuild, Spirit of Discovery, took to the water for the first time ahead of her inaugural sailing in July 2019. The vessel...
May 13, 2019
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Keel Laid for Odyssey of the Seas
On May 3, 2019, Royal Caribbean marked a major milestone in the development of its Odyssey of the Seas. Scheduled for delivery in fall 2020, the new...
May 5, 2019
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First Steel Cut for Spirit of Adventure
A steel cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, March 27, for Saga Cruises’ 2nd bespoke-built boutique ship, Spirit of Adventure. This follows...
March 28, 2019
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