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).
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.
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 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 fascinates many people about a cruise is the constant change between different countries and waters.
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.
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.
Who doesn't dream of traveling the Mediterranean on a cruise ship and relaxing by the pool?
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.
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
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.
A cruise to New Zealand offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and rich culture of this fascinating country.
A cruise is an exciting experience that offers relaxation, adventure and the opportunity to create lasting memories.
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.
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.
Our need to find relaxation is in many cases decisive for the choice of the type of holiday and the holiday destination.
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.
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.
The desire of Germans to travel, and especially to cruises to arctic and antarctic regions, is increasing.
People want to stay connected to the internet world while on vacation, like they are used to at home.
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.
Holidays are undoubtedly the best time for a family. Where is it going is an exciting question every year.
Especially in the recent past, cruising has become a global phenomenon.
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.
Cruises have been of great interest to holidaymakers for years. Why is that?
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.
German vacationers love cruises. As far as this form of travel is concerned, they are European champions.
Gambling has been around for thousands of years. In Germany, players were threatened with punishment for a long time.
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.
Addicted to the sea, addicted to cruises: cruise ships take us to those places we dream of. To metropolises, hip islands and fascinating sights.
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.
In 2019, the year before the outbreak of the corona pandemic, 30 million people worldwide traveled on cruise ships.
Lots of people take cruises, and even more people are considering cruising. No wonder the world offers a large number of attractive cruise destinations.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Scientists are convinced that gambling has existed for about five millennia. Mankind apparently developed a weakness for playing with chance very early on.
A cruise is pure relaxation. But how can you keep that special feeling and relax at home? Here are four tips!
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.
After the pandemic-related slump in sales in recent years, cruises are enjoying renewed popularity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 have a long tradition on cruise ships. Read here what you need to know about gambling at sea.
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.
Cruises to Sweden visit the country's largest cities, places of contrast and diversity. Multicultural cosmopolitanism meets traditions and many historic buildings.
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.
Cruise ships are well suited to experience beautiful and unforgettable vacations. Legendary routes lead through the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland border numerous countries with interesting cities on the Baltic Sea
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 are often associated with the sea and distant lands. We overlook the fact that the good is very close.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Greece's capital Athens is really not a small city. About three million people live in the metropolitan area.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Casino cruises are all the rage. They are ideal for those cruise passengers who are looking for thrills and fun alongside relaxation and vacation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
