Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises expands fleet with high-capacity TUI Ria, sailing Rhine & Moselle in 2026
TUI River Cruises has introduced a newly refurbished ship, set to join its fleet as the highest-capacity vessel yet, ready to sail the Rhine and...
October 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean’s ship Oasis OTS heads for Caribbean after European season
Today, October 24th, RCI-Royal Caribbean's ship Oasis of the Seas embarks on a 14-day Transatlantic crossing from Barcelona to Port Everglades/Fort...
October 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
TUI River Cruises expands fleet with launch of refurbished TUI Ria in 2026
TUI River Cruises is set to expand its fleet in the summer of 2026 with the introduction of TUI Ria, a newly refurbished vessel designed for enhanced...
October 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
SAGA's ship Spirit of Adventure begins first-ever drydock refit in Falmouth UK
Saga Cruises’ ship Spirit of Adventure is scheduled for her inaugural drydock visit in Falmouth UK on Monday, October 21st. This significant...
October 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean launches exclusive Eurovision-themed cruises for 2025
RCI-Royal Caribbean is offering Eurovision fans 2 exclusive cruises in 2025, combining the excitement of the Eurovision Song Contest with European...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival expands Caribbean and Mexican Riviera sailings into 2027
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced extended itineraries for Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor from New Orleans (Port NOLA Louisiana), as well...
October 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Emerald Cruises to launch Emerald Astra on Rhine, Moselle, and Danube in 2026
Emerald Cruises is set to introduce a new 180-passenger "Star Ship" Emerald Astra, scheduled to debut on the Rhine, Moselle, and Danube rivers in...
October 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Windstar ship Wind Surf undergoes major refurbishment in Spain before Caribbean 2024 season
MS Wind Surf, one of the largest sailing vessels in the world and the flagship of Windstar, is preparing for the first phase of significant drydock...
October 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDA announces major 2025 ship modernization and World Cruise plans
In February 2025, AIDA Cruises will commence its most extensive fleet modernization to date as part of the AIDA Evolution initiative. This program...
October 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten advances zero-emission ship plans for 2030 debut
Hurtigruten has announced an update on its groundbreaking Sea Zero project, a zero-emission vessel slated for debut in 2030, currently in the...
October 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL ship Carnival Panorama resumes cruises after drydock refurbishment
Carnival Panorama, now sporting the red, white, and blue hull livery that has become the hallmark of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, is set to return to...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIVA Cruises launches boutique riverboat VIVA BEYOND in 2026
The European ship travel brand VIVA Cruises (fleet) is elevating its offerings with the launch of the new VIVA Boutique product, designed to provide...
October 11, 2024 - Accidents
CFC cancels early 2025 cruises for €15M refurbishment of Renaissance ship
CFC-Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres has announced the cancellation of all cruises aboard its vessel Renaissance for a 2-month period in early 2025...
October 2, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey departs Belfast on Around The World Cruise
There was a modest display of applause and cheers of “hip, hip hooray” as the announcement was made that the Villa Vie Residences' ship...
October 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Antara Cruises unveils refurbished RV Bengal Ganga for 2024 voyages
The river cruise brand Antara Cruises announced the launch of its newly refurbished boat RV Bengal Ganga, set to commence voyages from homeport...
September 30, 2024