Overview

• The new cruise ship left Meyer Werft in Papenburg at midnight for a roughly 40-kilometre passage down the Ems to Emden en route to the North Sea.
• Meyer Werft says the ship will complete a brief adjustment run at sea and is expected to arrive in the Dutch port of Eemshaven on Sunday morning for final outfitting and handover.
• On the narrow river the transfer is being carried out in reverse with two assisting tugs because this method offers better maneuverability, according to the yard.
• The Waterways and Shipping Administration fully closed the Gandersum barrier to impound water and ensure a smooth transit.
• Several hundred spectators watched the nighttime move and a fireworks send-off, as the LNG-powered ship—third in Disney’s Wish class—features about 1,250 cabins and capacity for roughly 4,000 passengers.