Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Trimline UK secures €15M contract for AIDA Cruises’ Evolution (refurbishment) program
The UK-based Trimline, a specialist in marine interior outfitting, has been awarded a EUR 15 million (US$19.1 million) contract to refit 3 AIDA...
December 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MS Paul Gauguin ship scheduled for a major drydock refurbishment in Singapore
Paul Gauguin Cruises (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand) announced a major 7-week drydock refurbishment for MS Paul Gauguin, to be conducted in...
December 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth to undergo drydock refit before Caribbean and Alaska debuts
Cunard has announced a significant drydock refurbishment of MS Queen Elizabeth, aligning the vessel for its inaugural Caribbean 2025 program (based...
December 4, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises prepares for Red Sea debut with transformed Manara
Saudi Arabia’s Aroya Cruises is set to launch its inaugural vessel Manara following extensive preparations since 2023. Originally delivered in...
November 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen's ship Balmoral to undergo drydock refurbishment at A&P Falmouth UK
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ ship Balmoral will enter drydock in December for a 2-week refurbishment at A&P Falmouth, part of the APCL Group...
November 19, 2024 - Accidents
Flooding in Spain delays Royal Caribbean's ship Adventure OTS Transatlantic cruise by 2 days
Adventure of the Seas, currently undergoing scheduled maintenance in Cadiz (Spain) has faced delays due to the region's severe rain and flooding...
November 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
2025 Refit to add new suite and dining experiences on Celestyal Discovery
Celestyal Cruises has announced plans to expand the stateroom offerings aboard its newest vessel, Celestyal Discovery, as part of an extensive refit...
November 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Port Seward (Alaska) gains $46M boost for emission-reducing cruise facilities
The Port of Seward, Alaska, a significant cruise destination on the Kenai Peninsula, recently secured a US$45.7 million Environmental Protection...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Phoenix Reisen’s MS Artania undergoes €20M overhaul at Lloyd Werft
The Bonn-based cruise operator Phoenix Reisen, in partnership with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (Cyprus) Ltd., is preparing for substantial...
November 6, 2024 - Accidents
Refit delays force Marella UK to cancel Discovery 2 ship’s “Spanish Flavours” cruise
Marella Cruises announced the cancellation of a scheduled voyage of Marella Discovery 2 ship due to an extended drydocking at Navantia Shipyard in...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL ship Norwegian Star drydocked at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France) for maintenance
The 294-meter Norwegian Star, operated by NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line, arrived at Damen Shiprepair in Brest (France) on October 21st, 2024, for a...
October 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
New Nile RIver cruiser TUI Al Horeya starts luxury voyages in Egypt
TUI River Cruises introduces new venues aboard the fully refurbished 5-star Nile cruiser TUI Al Horeya, set to make its maiden Nile voyage this...
October 25, 2024 - 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