Asuka 2 deck plans

MS Asuka II (1990-built, last refurbished in 2023-2024/November-February) is operated by NYK Cruises - a Japanese luxury travel brand and subsidiary of NYK Line (Yusen Cruise Co Ltd). Asuka 2 is currently the largest Japan-flagged cruise vessel, with 480 staterooms and capacity 872 passengers (max 960) plus 545 crew.

Asuka II refurbishment 2020 review

In 2020 (January-February), the liner is scheduled to enter drydock in Singapore for a 45-day long refit and refurbishment project at Sembcorp Marine Admiralty Yard (shipyard owned by Sembcorp Marine Ltd).

During the drydock refurb, the vessel received the following new/upgraded facilities and amenities:

• All staterooms were extensively renovated and redesigned by adding the traditional for Japan tatami-mat (flooring material) in the sleeping area. All cabins received smart HDTVs with infotainment system (Internet and on-demand movies).
• A new reading lounge provides a quiet space for relaxation, and has an extensive book selection, WIFi and Internet (for smart devices), as well as PC stations.
• Some of the ship's restaurants were refurbished.
• In Lobby Deck's entrance hall was mounted a large UHD LED display.
• Wi-Fi coverage was upgraded to shipwide - accessible in all staterooms and public areas, except only a few quiet zones.
• A large outdoor Jacuzzi (whirlpool bath) was installed on Sun Deck.

Technical enhancements during the drydock included installing a scrubber system (gas scrubber) - an air pollution-controlling system that removes particulates and some green gases (SOx and NOx) from the exhaust streams.