Meyer Werft Archives

Carnival Festivale Keel Laying Sets Tempo For New Music-Themed Ship’s Construction

Strike up the band! In keeping with maritime tradition, a keel laying ceremony took place yesterday at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany for Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Festivale, set for delivery in spring 2027. Brett Vitols, associate vice president of new builds for Carnival Cruise Line and Petu Kummala, associate Read more

By Andy Parrett, 2 months17 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - TUI Cruises

Anticipation Is The Greatest Joy! First Test Trip With Mein Schiff 7 Even Before The Christening

TUI Cruises regular guests and cruise fans are eagerly waiting for Mein Schiff 7 to start its first voyages. Even before the official christening of the newest fleet member on 22 June in the Bay of Kiel, guests will have the opportunity to put the sister ship of Mein Schiff Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year21 May 2024 ago

Cruise News - Disney Cruise Line

Disney Destiny Will Bring Stories Of Legendary Disney Heroes And Villains To Life

Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. With the good luck garnered by this maritime tradition, this ship of legends and lore is Read more

By Andy Parrett, 2 years23 March 2024 ago