Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL returns to Great Lakes and Canadian waters
Victory Cruise Lines/VCL, a boutique operator specializing in small-ship voyages, is preparing to re-enter the U.S. market this April with a renewed...
April 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Navantia and Royal Caribbean reinforce strategic alliance with framework agreement
On April 15, 2025, the Spanish shipyard-owner Navantia SA and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group formalized a Framework Agreement at RCG's headquarters in...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Singapore Port’s Marina Bay cruise terminal set for major infrastructure overhaul
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) is scheduled for a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement valued at S$40 million (~US$759,500). The...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Cruises completes major refit of MS Paul Gauguin ship
Paul Gauguin Cruises (Ponant's fully-owned subsidiary) has concluded a comprehensive 7-week drydock refurbishment of the 330-guest ms Paul Gauguin in...
April 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania's ship Insignia sold to Crescent Seas (residential cruise line)
Crescent Seas, a USA-based luxury residential cruise line, has announced plans to introduce its second residential vessel, a refurbished version of...
April 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MS The World ship undergoes major drydock refurbishment at Navantia (Cadiz)
MS The World, recognized as the largest privately-owned residential vessel currently in operation, is scheduled to enter drydock at the Navantia...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
£6M upgrade enhances Port Dover's cruise berths
The Port of Dover (England) has successfully completed an extensive GBP 6 million upgrade to its mooring facilities at two dedicated cruise berths...
April 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces winter 2026-2027 Caribbean itineraries
HAL-Holland America Line has announced its 2026-2027 winter season itineraries for the Caribbean, featuring an increased number of voyages extending...
April 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Majestic Princess ship refurbished for 2025 cruise season
Majestic Princess has resumed service following a two-week drydock in Palermo (Italy) emerging with newly designed venues and updated spaces in...
April 3, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Refurbished Celestyal Discovery ship introduces new suites and dining options
Celestyal Discovery has resumed operations following a comprehensive drydock refurbishment in Piraeus during the winter season. The 1360-passenger...
March 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDAdiva ship underwent AIDA Evolution drydock refit and refurbishment
AIDA Cruises has successfully completed the inaugural phase of the AIDA Evolution program with the extensive modernization of AIDAdiva. This fleet...
March 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Regent's Seven Seas Navigator to become Crescent Seas' first residential ship
Seven Seas Navigator - the oldest vessel in Regent Seven Seas Cruises/RSSC's fleet, is slated for conversion into a luxury residential yacht in 2026...
March 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cunard’s ship Queen Elizabeth completes refurbishment ahead of Miami and Alaska deployments
Cunard’s MS Queen Elizabeth ship has completed an extensive 3-week refurbishment at Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore in preparation...
March 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL's ship Carnival Spirit returns to service following drydock refurbishment
Carnival Spirit has returned to the water following a month-long dry dock, emerging with several enhancements designed to elevate the guest...
March 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Pacific Explorer transforms into Star Voyager ahead of Asian deployment
The former Pacific Explorer, affectionately known as "Dora," has completed a swift transformation in drydock and has now emerged as Star Voyager. The...
March 18, 2025