Meyer shipyard

Meyer Werft

The company history of the Papenburg MEYER shipyard goes back to the year 1795, and the traditional shipyard has been family-owned for seven generations. The MEYER Group maintains shipyard locations in Papenburg, Rostock, Turku/Finland and recently in Wismar (formerly MV-Werften).

Take the train from Civitavecchia to Rome

Take the train from Civitavecchia to Rome

Mediterranean cruises often include departures, disembarkation or stopovers in Rome. To be more precise: cruise ships do not dock in Rome but in the medium-sized city, which is almost 70 kilometers away Civitavecchia on. In such cases, a trip to Rome is usually on the passengers' agenda.

AIDA on the rise: cruises more popular again

AIDA on the rise: cruises more popular again

 After an enforced period of abstinence, the appetite for cruising seems to be high. This is the impression you get when you look at the Germans' desire to travel.

Northern Europe Cruises: Countries, Ports & Attractions

Northern Europe Cruises: Countries, Ports & Attractions

Northern Europe cruises combine a relaxing vacation on board and activities on land. Holidaymakers can expect a wide range of countries to explore, historic ports and impressive sights. Anyone interested can find out more about this in this guide.

What laws apply on a cruise ship?

What laws apply on a cruise ship?

What fascinates many people about a cruise is the constant change between different countries and waters.

Cleaning of drinking water systems on cruise ships

Cleaning of drinking water systems on cruise ships

The Carela Group is known for cleaning and disinfecting drinking water systems worldwide at the highest level - be it in industrial buildings, residential complexes, hospitals or retirement homes.

Financing the cruise: This is how the dream of vacationing on the high seas can become a reality

Financing the cruise: This is how the dream of vacationing on the high seas can become a reality

After a long dry spell caused by corona, the cruise industry has picked up speed again. Travelers' interest in cruises is growing, fueling confidence in the tourism industry sector.

Book a Mediterranean cruise: This should be considered when choosing a shipping company

Book a Mediterranean cruise: This should be considered when choosing a shipping company

Who doesn't dream of traveling the Mediterranean on a cruise ship and relaxing by the pool?

7 Casino-Kartenspiele, welche Sie vor Ihrer Kreuzfahrt lernen sollten

Playing in the onboard casino or online - which should I choose?

Those who go on a cruise are looking for the sea, relaxation, new experiences with other cultures, but also good entertainment. A colorful program is therefore always offered on the ships, which often also includes a well-equipped on-board casino with table and slot machines.

Visit two of Europe's oldest casinos by cruise ship

Visit two of Europe's oldest casinos by cruise ship

Online casinos have been attracting customers for years. Many people try their luck on their cell phones, computers or tablets. Whether at machines or at roulette - casinos drive the excitement

7 Casino-Kartenspiele, welche Sie vor Ihrer Kreuzfahrt lernen sollten

7 Casino-Kartenspiele, die Sie vor der Kreuzfahrt lernen sollten

Bereiten Sie sich auf eine Kreuzfahrt vor? Das ist sicherlich sehr aufregend. Ein paar Wochen auf dem blauen Meer, ein paar Stopps an schönen Hafenstädten und eine Menge Zeit, um sich einmal richtig zu entspannen.

New Zealand on a cruise: The best itineraries for an unforgettable trip

New Zealand on a cruise: The best itineraries for an unforgettable trip

A cruise to New Zealand offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich culture of this fascinating country.

Cruise ship etiquette: what a good passenger should know

Cruise ship etiquette: what a good passenger should know

A cruise is an exciting experience that offers relaxation, adventure and the opportunity to create lasting memories.

Sport & fitness on board a cruise

Sport & fitness on board a cruise

Welcome aboard your dream cruise! While you explore the endless expanses of the sea and discover breathtaking destinations, your cruise offers you another multi-faceted experience: sport and fitness.

Visa requirements for cruises in the United States and the Caribbean

Visa requirements for cruises in the United States and the Caribbean

For cruises in distant countries, local entry regulations must be observed. A visa is required in some countries in North America and the Caribbean. This applies both if you want to go ashore and if you are in transit during your arrival.

Cruises offer pure relaxation

Cruises offer pure relaxation

Our need to find relaxation is in many cases decisive for the choice of the type of holiday and the holiday destination.

Cruise ships: what entertainment is offered to passengers?

Cruise ships: what entertainment is offered to passengers

Relax and escape from everyday life: For many people, a trip on a cruise ship is the fulfillment of long-cherished dreams. Cruises deliver great experiences at destinations and at sea.

Pack your suitcase for the cruise

Pack your suitcase for the cruise

Is the next vacation or the next cruise coming up? Are you wondering what to take with you and what to do without? Then you are right with us.

Antarctic cruises are becoming more popular with travelers

Antarctic cruises are becoming more popular with travelers

The desire of Germans to travel, and especially to cruises to arctic and antarctic regions, is increasing.

With the 700 euro gaming laptop on board: gaming on the cruise thanks to fast internet

With the 700 euro gaming laptop on board: gaming on the cruise thanks to fast internet

People want to stay connected to the internet world while on vacation, like they are used to at home.

Cruise ships with casinos are part of everyday life

Cruise ships with casinos are part of everyday life

Every year millions of people travel to distant countries and cities on cruise ships. The ships offer their guests a wide range of recreational and entertainment options.

Cruising with the family

Cruising with the family

Holidays are undoubtedly the best time for a family. Where is it going is an exciting question every year.

Cruise lovers USA: Why Americans love this form of vacation so much

Cruise lovers USA: Why Americans love this form of vacation so much

Especially in the recent past, cruising has become a global phenomenon.

Cruises are popular with millions of people around the world

Cruises are popular with millions of people around the world

More than two million Germans have regularly traveled by cruise ship in recent years, and many more people dream of cruising. Preferred destinations from the perspective of German vacationers are the Mediterranean region, the far north and the ports on the Baltic Sea.

Gambling on the high seas - a new trend?

Gambling on the high seas - a new trend?

Cruises have been of great interest to holidaymakers for years. Why is that?

Which cruise ship is right for me?

Which cruise ship is right for me?

Well over 300 cruise ships sail the world's oceans. Most of the ships are bread and butter ships, which - depending on the country of origin - are perfectly tailored to the needs of their passengers.

Cruise ships with the best entertainment programs

Cruise ships with the best entertainment programs

German vacationers love cruises. As far as this form of travel is concerned, they are European champions.

Casinos on cruise ships: gambling on the high seas

Casinos on cruise ships: gambling on the high seas

Gambling has been around for thousands of years. In Germany, players were threatened with punishment for a long time.

What to watch out for when cruising

What to watch out for when cruising

Don't worry about booking a flight or a rental car and waking up in a different place almost every day? Cruises meet these requirements. In the following we show you what to consider when taking a cruise.

Where is the next cruise going?

Where is the next cruise going?

Addicted to the sea, addicted to cruises: cruise ships take us to those places we dream of. To metropolises, hip islands and fascinating sights.

Internet on the high seas: useful tips for skippers

Internet on the high seas: useful tips for skippers

The latest generation of cruise ships are equipped with the latest technology to navigate and guarantee travelers first-class internet access. In terms of that, the question arises as to how things are with sailing or motor yachts in this regard.

Discover the diverse world of cruises

Discover the diverse world of cruises

In 2019, the year before the outbreak of the corona pandemic, 30 million people worldwide traveled on cruise ships.

The top offers among casino cruises

The top offers among casino cruises

Lots of people take cruises, and even more people are considering cruising. No wonder the world offers a large number of attractive cruise destinations.

Cruise ships - no time for boredom

Cruise ships - no time for boredom

We love cruises. Boat trips take us to unusual places. When we go ashore and on board the ships, we feel free, we leave everyday life behind us. Unfortunately, this break from everyday life usually only lasts seven or fourteen days. The much longer world trips are out of the question for us.

Cruises - an ideal form of vacation

Cruises - an ideal form of vacation

The cruise industry has been growing steadily for decades. Ship travel, once a form of travel for the top ten thousand, has become affordable for broad sections of the population.

Marco Polo - the most famous Venetian of all time

Marco Polo - the most famous Venetian of all time

One named not just one airport after him, but also a travel guide and a number of streets, schools and monuments in many countries around the world: Marco Polo, the restless merchant from Venice, according to his own stories traveled through Asian steppes, deserts and cities and served the ruler of the Mongols for almost two decades.

Barcelona - Exciting Nightlife - The best Party Places

Barcelona - Exciting Nightlife - The best Party Places

Barcelona, ​​Spain's second largest city, is the cultural and political hub of the region of Catalonia. Millions of tourists from all over the world visit the Catalan capital every year.

The history of the cruise

The history of the cruise

Travel, discover, experience - these terms have long been associated with cruises. The special form of travel addresses the basic needs of holidaymakers, which is not least demonstrated by the steadily increasing demand for cruises up until the beginning of the corona pandemic.

On-board casinos - indispensable on cruise ships

On-board casinos - indispensable on cruise ships

Cruises offer many passengers unforgettable travel experiences. The noise and smell of the sea and the vastness of the sky are by no means all.

The rise of online casinos on cruise ships

The rise of online casinos on cruise ships

Scientists are convinced that gambling has existed for about five millennia. Mankind apparently developed a weakness for playing with chance very early on.

The rise of online casinos on cruise ships

After the cruise: How to relax at home

A cruise is pure relaxation. But how can you keep that special feeling and relax at home? Here are four tips!

The best places to combine a cruise with a fishing adventure

The best places to combine a cruise with a fishing adventure

With some cruise ships enabling people to explore a city, it’s common for travelers to enjoy a variety of adventures when they dock at a new destination. Of course, depending on the amount of time you have will determine what exactly you can do, but there are some great places around the world to enjoy a spot of fishing for a few hours.

Casinos on the high seas: the best cruise lines

Casinos on the high seas: the best cruise lines

After the pandemic-related slump in sales in recent years, cruises are enjoying renewed popularity.

Cruise ship entertainment: what to wear to onboard events and activities

Cruise ship entertainment: what to wear to onboard events and activities

 Cruising is a great way to see the world while enjoying all the amenities aboard a luxurious ship. From exotic destinations to relaxing days at sea, there is something for everyone on a cruise. 

Like a cruise ship - holiday park Limburg Parc Maasresidence

Like a cruise ship - holiday park Limburg Parc Maasresidence

In the southernmost of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands, in Limburg, lies the holiday park Limburg Parc Maasresidence in the picturesque town of Thorn. Surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers, the complex is an oasis of calm and relaxation. The holiday park is suitable for families, couples or friends who want to get away from it all and have a nice time in nature.

Blockchain and tourism: An inseparable power team

Blockchain and tourism: An inseparable power team

 The tourism industry is slowly recovering worldwide from the consequences of the corona pandemic. In order to stay on the cutting edge of technology, the tourism industry has been catching up, especially in the areas of blockchain and crypto. Many new actions that benefit companies and travelers have only become possible thanks to blockchain applications.

Advantages of a cruise with the Mein Schiff fleet

Advantages of a cruise with the Mein Schiff fleet

The Hamburg shipping company TUI Cruises names its seven premium ships “Mein Schiff” and a number. Only the "Mein Schiff Herz" deviates from this rule. Although the similarities predominate, each of the ships has certain unique selling points. It is recommended to take a cruise with TUI Cruises.

Swimming Pools, Casinos & More: 5 Tips for a Day at Sea on a Cruise

Swimming Pools, Casinos & More: 5 Tips for a Day at Sea on a Cruise

A cruise is full of adventure. Depending on the travel time and the capacity of the cruise ship, the stay at sea can even offer all kinds of adventures.

Entertainment on cruise ships

Entertainment on cruise ships

 The good booking situation for trips on seagoing ships after the end of the corona pandemic is allowing cruise companies worldwide to breathe a sigh of relief. The floating hotels take us to different destinations and at the same time they give us a sense of prestige and luxury. In addition to fascinating experiences at the destinations, the guests experience a varied program on board the ships.

Casinos on cruise ships - what to consider

Casinos on cruise ships - what to consider

Casinos have a long tradition on cruise ships. Read here what you need to know about gambling at sea.

Cruising in winter - holidays on board

Cruising in winter - holidays on board

For a long time, cruise ships were anchored because of the corona pandemic. Instead of island hopping, the potential guests switched to surfing the Internet.

Cruising in Sweden - port cities with casinos

Cruising in Sweden - port cities with casinos

Cruises to Sweden visit the country's largest cities, places of contrast and diversity. Multicultural cosmopolitanism meets traditions and many historic buildings.

The most popular cruise destinations for German vacationers

The most popular cruise destinations for German vacationers

For a long time, cruises seemed to be reserved exclusively for an older, wealthy clientele. Travelers of all ages are now discovering the world on comfortable cruise ships.

The world's best casino cruise ships

The world's best casino cruise ships

Cruise ships are well suited to experience beautiful and unforgettable vacations. Legendary routes lead through the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

The most beautiful and rewarding cruise destinations around the Baltic Sea

The most beautiful and rewarding cruise destinations around the Baltic Sea

Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland border numerous countries with interesting cities on the Baltic Sea

Cruise destination Macau

Cruise destination Macau

At the mouth of the Pearl River lies the Chinese special administrative region of Macau, a magnet for tourists and a conference center in Asia.

Tipping has to be a voluntary matter

Tipping has to be a voluntary matter

According to the District Court of Koblenz, the tour operator must not automatically debit the generally customary tip from the passengers' on-board account during a cruise. With the decision, the action brought by the Federation of German Consumer Organizations against a tour operator was justified.

Luxury on the high seas: cruise ships floating dream palaces

Luxury on the high seas: cruise ships floating dream palaces

Cruises continue to delight millions of travelers around the world. The pleasant and uncomplicated way of traveling and the flair of the sea make cruises appear attractive to many holidaymakers, despite the criticism voiced by environmental activists.

Professional escort on cruises

Professional escort on cruises

Gentleman host, dancer, ambassador, entertainer or dance host. As early as 1972, the traditional British shipping company Cunard hired retired men to entertain women traveling alone on board as dance accompanists. What exactly are the tasks of a gentleman host? Which shipping companies offer this service and how much money can you earn with this very unusual job? Questions that will be examined a little more closely in this article ...

Onboard entertainment from the cruise giants

Onboard entertainment from the cruise giants

Nowadays, cruises are not just a series of shore excursions and intermittent rest periods. On the contrary: there is a lot to experience for passengers on board the cruise ships.

Cruises on the Rhine

Cruises on the Rhine

Cruises are often associated with the sea and distant lands. We overlook the fact that the good is very close.

Cruises along the Norwegian coast

Cruises along the Norwegian coast

Cruises are an ideal form of travel for people who want to experience and see a lot in a short time. Cruise providers meet this need on various routes along the Norwegian coast.

Overview casino offer on cruise ships

Overview casino offer on cruise ships

Casinos are offered on most cruise lines. Exceptions are the four ships of Disney Cruises, NCL's Pride of America and various small expedition or river ships. The casino offers of the individual shipping companies vary, and the casinos of the individual ships can also be equipped differently within a fleet.

We introduce - cruises headquarters

We introduce - cruises headquarters

The cruise industry is booming. More than two million Germans embarked on a cruise in 2016, and significant increases are also expected for the coming years. How are you supposed to keep track of things, find the right destination and the right ship?

Interesting facts about cruises

Interesting facts about cruises

Every year, more and more Germans take unforgettable ocean cruises. The cruise industry offers us a wide range of opportunities to make sea voyages for almost every taste and price. The range of offers extends from mini cruises to 120-day, great world trips.

Gambling and casinos on cruise ships

Casinos and gambling on cruise ships

According to estimates by the international industry association CLIA Cruise Ships, almost 25,8 million passengers will travel with cruise ships in 2017. The offer is broad. It ranges from luxury liners to premium and club ships to small expedition ships that go to remote destinations.

We introduce - cruise newspaper

We introduce - cruise newspaper

Cruises on rivers and on the high seas are trendy. Last year more than two million Germans traveled on cruise ships. The number of passengers, travel sales and the number of overnight stays on board the ships all grew by a double-digit percentage compared to the previous year. Across Europe, Germans are European champions in cruises ahead of the British.

Athens - Local public transport

Greece's capital Athens is really not a small city. About three million people live in the metropolitan area.

Dangers on the cruise ship

Dangers on the cruise ship

The folk song "A seafaring that's funny ..." sings about the joys of seafaring. The dangers of seafaring are hidden from the lyrics. Are the hypermodern cruise ships unsafe? Not in and of itself!

Change of ship for cruises - consumer rights

AIDA Cruises as is known, had problems with the takeover of those to be built in Japan AIDAprima. The Mitsubishi shipyard commissioned with the construction was unable to complete the new building within the agreed delivery date. For the second time, AIDA Cruises recently had to admit that the voyages cannot take place in the planned period.

Blackjack on the high seas - guaranteed carefree fun

Blackjack on the high seas - guaranteed carefree fun

After a long break, many cruise ships can be expected to restart in the next few months. Individual shipping companies are currently carrying out their first tests based on special hygiene concepts.

Gambling on cruise ships

Entertainment and gambling on cruise ships

Over the past ten years, the number of passengers on cruise ships has increased by 70 percent to around 30 million travelers. Cruises, originally a form of travel for the "upper ten thousand", have now become affordable for broad sections of the population.

Why are live online casinos so popular on cruises?

Why are live online casinos so popular on cruises?

Vacationers on cruise ships want to be entertained. Be it with events, concerts or in the on-board casino. Time flies when you play roulette, blackjack and poker.

The right entertainment on cruises - which casino games are available?

The right entertainment on cruises - which casino games are available?

Cruises have been enjoying increasing popularity for a long time. Travelers of all ages and origins are drawn to the cruise ships, which are equipped with every amenity. As larger and larger units were built, ship travel became increasingly affordable.

What to look out for when gambling on cruises

What to look out for when gambling on cruises

For many people, a cruise is a high point in life. Crusaders discover unknown port cities, meet nice people and enjoy the diverse life on board. The game of chance offered in the on-board casino is also popular. The question is: what should be considered when luck beckons on the high seas?

Traveling by cruise ship - 7 moments of wellbeing

Traveling by cruise ship - 7 moments of wellbeing

In most cases, you are spoiled for choice before going on holiday. Vacations require preliminary decisions. The duration of the trip and the destination must be weighed up. What is the purpose of the trip? Do we want to relax or experience something new? Are you planning a long-distance trip or a city trip over the weekend? Do we want a club vacation or a safari?

Gardening on the cruise ship

Are gardeners needed on cruise ships? What's that good for? On board the five celebrity ships of the Solstice class gardeners are needed to give the 2.000 square meter lawns on board the ships intensive care.

Mobile prepaid internet during cruises in Europe

10.02.2014
For a current cruise within Europe, we were looking for a prepaid internet tariff for our smartphone that offers the best possible price-performance ratio.

Shipyards - Weighing the cruise ships

Ship hulls have long been made of steel. A modern cruise ship can easily use 40.000 tons of steel. That happens in shipyards. In huge halls, new ships are built in block construction with high technological input and in a relatively short time.   

By train or bus from Catania to Taormina

Your cruise ship lays in Catania / Sicily and you are drawn to the lovely Taormina? Well! Catania's cruise terminal and Taormina are almost 50 kilometers away. How to get there? There are two options.

Take the jet ferry to Capri

The cruise ship controls Naples and you want the approximately 20 sea emails towering in front of Naples Capri Island visit? Nothing is easier than that.

Bus travel in Malta

Bus travel in Malta

Over and over! Malta's old English-made buses are long gone. The oldtimers, which were aged a quarter of a century ago, regularly made us smile. The drivers decorated “their” bus with family photos, photos of their favorite animals, curtains or images of saints.

Compulsory Service Fee - Advertising Versus Jurisprudence

April 13, 2013 - In German law, the Price indication regulation anchored. This useful construct says in Section § 1 Abs. 1 that end consumers Final prices are to be named, i.e. prices that are charged including sales tax and other price components. German courts would not have to deal with this issue if it were not repeatedly violated.

Compensation Claims - Cancellation of Cruises

The misfortune of Costa Concordia with its consequences, which cannot yet be conclusively assessed, raises the question of what rights consumers have in such cases.

Cruise - The Federal Court of Justice strengthens the rights of individual vacationers

We still remember the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull in 2010. The Federal Court of Justice recently dealt with the consequences of the volcanic eruption.

Cruise with a casino experience

Casino Experience Cruises

Casino cruises are all the rage. They are ideal for those cruise passengers who are looking for thrills and fun alongside relaxation and vacation.

Flight delay - missed cruise

The Brandenburg consumer center recently pointed out the above facts. On the occasion of the strike of the cabin crew at Lufthansa, the legal situation should be reminded once again.

Change of route on a cruise - no loss of value

Now and then you experience that one of the destination ports is not called during a cruise. The Rostock District Court had to deal with such a matter.

Missing luggage

ARAG experts have collected and presented legal tips for cruises from the judgments available. We quote from this:

In the present case, the luggage handed over to the organizers' agents at the airport did not make it to the cruise ship in Genoa. They were only able to dispose of their luggage again five days later.

Pirate Danger

ARAG experts have collected and presented legal tips for cruises from the judgments available. We quote from this:

Pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden on cruise ships are conceivable. A couple had booked a three-week cruise from Durban to Genoa. After embarkation, the travelers were informed that there would be route changes due to possible pirate attacks. As a precaution, three planned destinations were not called. As an alternative, an additional five-hour stay in Sharm El Sheik was inserted.

Fall in heavy seas

ARAG experts have collected and presented legal tips for cruises from the judgments available. We quote from this:

The LG Bremen had to decide on the following situation and to speak right:

A ship's guest had fallen so badly in the bathroom of his cabin in heavy seas that he could no longer take part in shore excursions. He also needed long-term pain therapy. He then sued the tour operator for damages.

When does the travel cancellation insurance not have to pay?

ARAG experts have collected and presented legal tips for cruises from the judgments available. We quote from this:

A couple had planned a cruise from Genoa. During the bus trip to the cruise port in Genoa, which is included in the tour price, the plaintiff suffered a heart attack. The couple asked the travel cancellation insurance company to reimburse the travel price.

Luxury cabin guests must accept sounds

We have seen it personally before. It was with great pleasure that we boarded our cruise ship and took possession of our cabin. What we found corresponded to the descriptions of the shipping company and gave hope for two nice, quiet weeks in the Caribbean.

Cruise ship does not call at port

ARAG experts have collected and presented legal tips for cruises from the judgments available. We quote from this:

The LG Bremen has decided under Ref .: 1 O 1335/01 that vacationers are not automatically entitled to a reduction in the travel price if a cruise ship cannot meet all the planned stops of the cruise due to adverse conditions.

Cruise ship docks in the container port

Who hasn't seen this before? Everything is right! The ship fits. The cabin fully meets our expectations. The food is amazing. The fellow travelers are very annoying. We feel we deserve it all. And then one morning we wake up in a godforsaken container port; B. in Antwerp on

 

 

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