Cruise news (refurbishment-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Margaritaville at Sea ship MAS Islander to be homeported in Florida (Tampa) starting June 2024
Margaritaville at Sea/Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line introduced a novel maritime experience with the launch of its flagship Margaritaville at Sea...
December 5, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Spain's Port Santander prioritizes cruise shipping traffic with improved passenger terminal and...
On October 26th, Cesar Diaz officially became the new chairman at Port Santander. A few weeks later, on November 17th, Fred Olsen's ship Bolette made...
December 2, 2023 - Accidents
Carnival Panorama ship unable to reach shipyard due to height constraints
Carnival Panorama faced challenges heading to a Portland shipyard for repairs due to height restrictions. Despite not typically docking in late...
November 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Mein Schiff 5 docks in Dubai for scheduled drydock refurbishment
On November 20, 2023, Mein Schiff 5 docked in Dubai UAE for a scheduled drydock refurbishment. Commencing the first of two relocation voyages via the...
November 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises' ship Marina scheduled for a multi-million drydock refurbishment in 2024 May
Oceania Cruises has scheduled a comprehensive drydocking of the 1250-passenger ship Marina. The drydock refurbishment (planned for May 2024) will...
November 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard's Transatlantic liner RMS Queen Mary 2 restarts operations on November 16
Cunard's Transatlantic ship RMS Queen Mary 2 is currently undergoing drydock maintenance at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (in Rotterdam Holland). After...
November 11, 2023