Meyer Werft and MSC Cruises provide joint statement on newbuilding contract

Meyer Werft and MSC Cruises have issued the following joint statement regarding the current status of negotiations on the major contract for Meyer Werft to build four next-generation cruise ships, plus two options. (more…)
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New details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including the vessel’s name and design theme, were announced today at the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting by Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro during his historic first day at the helm of the company. 
Today, MSC Cruises announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg, Germany, marking the launch of its “New Frontier” platform—a brand-new class of ships.
MEYER WERFT delivered its latest cruise ship, the 340-metre and 4,000-passenger DISNEY DESTINY.
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. 
Just days after Carnival Cruise Line announced its next new ship will be named Carnival Festivale, construction is now officially underway with the first piece of steel cut Tuesday at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany.
Maritime clean technology leader Silverstream Technologies has signed an agreement with Carnival Corporation & plc to install the Silverstream® System on another two cruise ships.
Meyer Werft today (24.10.2024) delivered its new cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, to Disney Cruise Line.
MEYER WERFT and Disney Cruise Line will continue their long and successful part-nership: the German shipyard will build four additional ships that will join Disney Cruise Line’s fleet between 2027 and 2031.
As of May 14, 2024, ALMACO Group has successfully completed the delivery of all galleys and provision stores onboard Silver Ray, the latest addition to Silver Cruises’ fleet, built at MEYER WERFT shipyard in Papenburg.
It is an important signal for Papenburg as a shipbuilding location: the Oriental Land Company (OLC) has commissioned MEYER WERFT to build a Disney Wish-class cruise ship for the Japanese market.
Doubling down on its commitment to unlocking the very best experiences in ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel, Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class.
The MEYER Group reveals visionary ideas and innovative maritime products at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami this week and underlines its technological leadership in maritime products. 
Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone today with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Silversea celebrated the float out of its second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray, at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, on February 25. 

Meyer Werft and NYK Cruises today (12.12.2023) celebrated the traditional keel-laying ceremony for the new cruise ship ASUKA III.
Viking announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. 