Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Former AIDAvita cruise ship officially rebranded as Blue Dream Melody for Chinese market
Blue Dream Cruises has confirmed the acquisition of the former AIDA cruise ship AIDAvita, which will undergo rebranding and renaming as Blue Dream...
February 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line acquires Firenze ship from Costa Cruises
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has officially taken ownership of Firenze (IMO 9801691) from its sister company Costa Cruises, in a handover ceremony...
February 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AIDAvita cruise ship named Blue Dream Melody amid ownership shift
The former AIDAvita ship (currently docked in Tallinn Estonia) has undergone a significant name change, marking a potential shift in ownership...
January 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Firenze concludes farewell voyage, set to transform into Carnival Firenze
On January 21, 2024, Costa Firenze concluded her final voyage with Costa Cruises, a two-week Mediterranean and Canary Islands cruise that concluded...
January 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's ship MS Maud resumes cruises following drydock repairs
After undergoing necessary drydock repairs following weather damage in December 2023, HX-Hurtigruten's expedition ship MS Maud is now scheduled to...
January 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville's ship Islander/Costa Atlantica to be drydock refit/refurbished in Belfast for June...
The former Costa Cruises ship Costa Atlantica (acquired by Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line in 2023) arrived at Harland & Wolff...
January 15, 2024 - Accidents
MSC Cruises' ship Sinfonia breaks mooring in Syracuse (Italy) due to gale force winds
On Saturday, January 6, the MSC Sinfonia cruise ship, anchored at the port of Syracuse, Italy, experienced challenging weather conditions marked by...
January 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Exploris One (fka Silver Explorer) sets sail on maiden voyage
The trend of "boutique cruising" remains prominent in the global maritime industry, as an increasing number of operators integrate small ships into...
January 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises unveils 2025 schedule, 2026 coming soon with popular Adriatic itineraries
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled its 2025 itinerary program and confirmed the imminent launch of its 2026 collection. Currently available for booking...
January 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia's Aroya brand reveals inaugural ship set to redefine Arabian cruises in 2024
Aroya Cruises, the latest addition to the Arabian cruise industry operated by Cruise Saudi, has revealed its inaugural cruise ship set to embark from...
December 28, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America boosts guest satisfaction with fleetwide Starlink Internet upgrade
HAL-Holland America Line witnesses a notable upswing in guest satisfaction with internet services following the completion of the installation of...
December 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HX and Hurtigruten unveil distinctive new brand identities and elevated guest experiences ahead of...
HX and sister brand Hurtigruten are revealing the next phase of their new brand identities, building upon the initial announcement in September. In...
December 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream Yacht Club upgrades entire fleet with shore power connectivity
SeaDream Yacht Club is embarking on a fleet-wide enhancement by incorporating shore power connectivity. The integration of shoreside electricity...
December 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences unveils residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey (Fred Olsen's Braemar)
The new brand/start-up Villa Vie Residences signed a Purchase Offer/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire Fred Olsen's ship Braemar and name...
December 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar Cruises unveils a multi-million refurbishment project for the 3 sailing ships (2023-2026)
Windstar Cruises has announced a comprehensive multi-year, multi-million-dollar project to enhance its classic sailing yachts, including the Wind...
December 7, 2023