Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises acquires and refurbishes Pacific Explorer/Star Scorpio ship
Resorts World Cruises expanded its fleet with the acquisition of the 1800-passenger vessel Pacific Explorer (to be renamed "Star Scorpio...
February 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands Arabian Gulf schedule with extra "Desert Days" voyage
Celestyal Cruises has announced the addition of an extra sailing to its inaugural Arabian Gulf season due to the high demand for its itineraries. An...
January 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Former German cruise ship reborn as luxury liner in Southeast Asia
A former German cruise ship, Dream Goddess, long inactive and nearly consigned to history, is set to reenter service under a new Malaysian cruise...
January 22, 2025 - Accidents
4 Disney Fantasy cruises canceled for drydock refurbishment (2025 Oct-Nov)
DCL-Disney Cruise Line has announced the cancellation of 4 Disney Fantasy sailings in 2025 due to adjustments in the ship's dry dock schedule for...
January 17, 2025 - Accidents
Regal Princess to undergo drydock maintenance, affecting April 2025 itineraries
The Carnival Corporation-owned Princess Cruises announced that its vessel Regal Princess will enter drydock in Rotterdam (Holland) for regular...
January 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Sinfonia ship returns to Eastern Mediterranean for winter 2024-2025 season
MSC Sinfonia started the winter 2024-2025 season (running until late April 2025) with a series of 7-night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries. The MSC...
January 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises’ flagship sets sail after major refurbishment by MJM Marine
MJM Marine has announced the completion of a groundbreaking project for Aroya Cruises, marked by the official launch of the vessel from its homeport...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral restarts operations after multi-million drydock refurbishment
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' ship MS Balmoral welcomed passengers following an extensive multi-million-pound, 2-week drydock refurbishment at A&P...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line announces refurbishments for ships Bliss and Breakaway in 2025
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled plans to significantly enhance its vessels Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway, introducing new onboard...
December 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises unveils 2026 voyages brochure highlighting French Polynesia expertise
PGC/Paul Gauguin Cruises (PONANT's fully-owned subsidiary specializing in French Polynesia voyages) introduced its 2026 voyages brochure. The 86...
December 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises acquires P&O Pacific Explorer, launching as Star Scorpio in 2025
Resorts World Cruises has announced the acquisition of Pacific Explorer, formerly part of the P&O Australia fleet, marking a significant...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P&O Cruises...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils Grand Voyage and 2026-2027 itineraries
Celebrity Cruises opened bookings for 2026-2027 voyages, including the highly anticipated 110-night Grand Voyage that marks the brand’s longest...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Half Moon Cay renamed “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay” amid enhancements and expanded guest offerings
The Carnival Corporation's private Bahamian island resort Half Moon Cay will undergo a transformation and rebranding as “RelaxAway, Half Moon...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship debuts interactive gaming experience and refurbished staterooms
Marella Cruises UK unveiled the Play Wall, its first interactive gaming experience on the Marella Discovery 2 ship. The new activity is available at...
December 9, 2024