Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Global Ports Holding/GPH starts expansive constructions across its cruise ports
Global Ports Holding (GPH), known as the world’s largest cruise port operator, moved forward this year following the inauguration of its new...
September 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Poesia scheduled for major refurbishment ahead of Alaska 2026 season
MSC has announced a substantial drydock refurbishment of MSC Poesia in preparation for its inaugural Alaskan season in summer 2026. The project...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
StarDream Cruises introduces pickleball facilities on Genting Dream and Star Navigator
StarDream Cruises, operator of StarCruises and Dream Cruises, has announced the introduction of pickleball facilities aboard two of its vessels...
September 23, 2025 - Accidents
P&O revises 2026-2027 cruise schedule: Ventura refit and Arvia itinerary changes
P&O Cruises has cancelled two upcoming voyages — one on MS Ventura in 2026 and another on MS Arvia in 2027 — citing different...
September 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
G Adventures unveils Ocean Adventurer as refurbished expedition vessel
G Adventures has relaunched its former Ocean Adventurer (under charter from SunStone Ships Inc) to operate as MS Expedition for the upcoming...
September 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS The World ship completes US$30M drydock refurbishment in Cadiz
The world's largest privately-owned residential ship, MS The World (Residences at Sea), has completed its most extensive drydock refurbishment to...
September 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA Cruises adjusts 2026 Itineraries for AIDAcosma ship due to drydocking
AIDA Cruises has confirmed adjustments to two of its planned sailings in late 2026 on the AIDAcosma. The changes are the result of the vessel&rsquo...
September 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Paul Gauguin Cruises’ refurbished ship launched into 2026 with Tahiti bonus
Paul Gauguin Cruises/PGC (aka "PG Cruises", Ponant-owned brand) has unveiled a new “Tempting Tahiti” opportunity, permitting travellers...
August 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth repositions to Miami after extensive refurbishment in Singapore
Cunard, the venerable line with nearly two centuries at sea, is poised to embark upon an unprecedented venture this autumn, as the Queen Elizabeth...
August 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line to transform its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has initiated a significant transformation of its private island, Great Stirrup Cay, situated in the Bahamas. At the core...
August 22, 2025 - Accidents
Carnival Conquest dry dock delay triggers second round of cancellations
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has adjusted its maintenance schedule yet again, resulting in further cruise cancellations for one of its vessels. Carnival...
August 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's ship Ovation OTS scheduled for a major refurbishment in 2026
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that Ovation of the Seas will undergo a substantial enhancement under its Royal Amplified...
August 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Royal Princess sets Southeast Asia course for October 2026
Princess Cruises has confirmed that Royal Princess will embark on her inaugural Southeast Asia deployment in October 2026, establishing Singapore as...
August 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas partner with Diamonds International for enhanced onboard...
Oceania Cruises, recognized for its culinary and destination-focused luxury voyages, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising...
August 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Symphony ship to undergo scheduled drydock refurbishment in November 2025
Crystal Cruises has confirmed that the Crystal Symphony will enter drydock in November 2025 for a planned 3-week program of refurbishment and...
August 11, 2025