Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
PortMiami secures $19.5M for elevated bulkhead to combat sea level rise
PortMiami (Florida, USA) has secured a US$19.5 million grant from the Resilient Florida Program to construct an elevated bulkhead system at Berth 10...
September 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MS Birka Gotland ship carried 160,000 passengers in 2024 summer
During the summer of 2024, ~160,000 passengers sailed on the Baltic Sea’s newest cruise vessel - MS Birka Gotland. Operating throughout June...
September 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Splendor drydock refurbished, with new livery and upgrades
Carnival Splendor has successfully completed a drydock refurb in Singapore, emerging with CCL's new livery. The vessel now displays the red...
August 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey awaits certification after prolonged refit
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey (fka Fred Olsen's Braemar from 2001 to 2024) arrived in Belfast (Northern Ireland) on April 28th after an extended...
August 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aroya unveils Arabia's first cruise ship with tailored family and cultural amenities
The 3362-passenger ship Aroya introduces several features designed specifically for families and Arabian travelers, including the first Saudi...
August 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crown Princess drydock alters itineraries, impacting thousands of passengers
Princess Cruises has announced changes to the upcoming deployment of the Crown Princess ship, which will undergo drydock maintenance, affecting...
August 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Odyssey begins final journey before refit and renaming as Mitsui Ocean Fuji
The renowned luxury ship Seabourn Odyssey is currently on her final voyage through Alaska, marking the end of her service with Seabourn before...
August 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Allure OTS set for US$100M refit & refurbishment
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s second OASIS-class ship Allure of the Seas is set to return in April 2025 after undergoing a significant US$100 million...
August 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL's ship Norwegian Encore to undergo major drydock refurbishment in 2024
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of the Norwegian Encore ship, scheduled for a 2-week drydocking this year...
August 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Coral Adventurer sets sail with innovative graphene-based coatings
Graphite Innovations & Technologies Inc/GIT Coatings (graphene-based coatings manufacturer) has partnered with Coral Expeditions Australia/fleet...
July 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Australia-based ship Carnival Splendor scheduled for drydock refurbishment in 2024
Carnival Splendor ship is en route to Singapore for a drydock refurb project in preparation for the upcoming 2024-2025 Australian season. Currently...
July 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Carnival Mardi Gras ship offers two Transatlantic cruises (USA-Europe-USA) due to drydock...
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line's ship Mardi Gras (Excel Class vessel) will return to Europe for a drydock refurbishment, offering travelers the opportunity...
July 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
DCL's ship Disney Dream scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in 2024-Q3
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has unveiled upcoming drydock refurbishment updates for the Disney Dream ship in 2024-Q3. Key enhancements include revamped...
July 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena ship cruises in Southeast Asia and Japan (2025-2026 winter)
Costa Cruises introduced significant innovation for winter 2025-2026, unveiling 2 new itineraries in Asia. Beyond its traditional routes in the...
July 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAluna and AIDAbella ships scheduled for major drydock refurbishments in 2025-2026
AIDA Cruises is advancing with its fleet modernization initiative AIDA Evolution. Following the AIDAdiva ship, the next two Sphinx-class vessels now...
July 2, 2024