Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises acquires P&O Pacific Explorer, launching as Star Scorpio in 2025
Resorts World Cruises has announced the acquisition of Pacific Explorer, formerly part of the P&O Australia fleet, marking a significant...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P&O Cruises...
December 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises unveils Grand Voyage and 2026-2027 itineraries
Celebrity Cruises opened bookings for 2026-2027 voyages, including the highly anticipated 110-night Grand Voyage that marks the brand’s longest...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Half Moon Cay renamed “RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay” amid enhancements and expanded guest offerings
The Carnival Corporation's private Bahamian island resort Half Moon Cay will undergo a transformation and rebranding as “RelaxAway, Half Moon...
December 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery 2 ship debuts interactive gaming experience and refurbished staterooms
Marella Cruises UK unveiled the Play Wall, its first interactive gaming experience on the Marella Discovery 2 ship. The new activity is available at...
December 9, 2024 - 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