Royal Caribbean International canceled five 2021 cruises on the Liberty of the Seas to accommodate an extended drydock. Show
The scheduled drydock is part of the line’s $1 billion Royal Amplification fleet enhancement program that spans 10 ships over four years and includes the Freedom class of ships, of which the Liberty, built in 2007, is a part of. The line’s Oasis of the Seas recently completed its upgrade under the program. The ship’s cancellations begin with a Feb. 14, 2021, sailing. Royal said that all passengers have been informed and that it is offering them alternative cruises. The other affected sailings were to have departed on Feb. 21 and 28 and March 7 and 14. This is CruiseMapper's of dry-dock dates, news, and information on deck plan changes during vessel refits, regular maintenance and repairs, overhauls and renovation of small and big passenger cruise ships. Next links jump down directly to the cruise line refurbishment schedule of , , , , , , , , , , , , , plus various . Cruise ship refurbishment tends to be the best value-for-money strategy and highly successful policy for major cruise line companies in a time of worldwide economic uncertainty. For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all . To read more cruise ship technology news, please visit our engines-propulsion-fuel survey. At CruiseMapper's list of new vessels under construction or on order, you'll also find an impressive number of passenger ships (river-, ocean- and cruiseferries) being built/launched in the period 2015-2019. The majority of those joined the fleets owned by the world's biggest cruise companies - Carnival Corporation and RCCL-Royal Caribbean - via their subsidiaries/brands. Cruise ship refurbishments, renovations, refitsCruise ship drydocking (vessel refits and onboard refurbishments) is a multi-billion market with regularly scheduled vessel renovation projects every 2-3 years. Most drydocks are planned by the world's largest cruise shipowners - Carnival Corporation, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Shipping Group, and NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. For comparison, Carnival Destiny-Sunshine conversion (2013) cost ~USD 155M. Navigator OTS' drydock reconstruction (Jan-Feb 2019) was budgeted USD 115M. Also in 2019 were conducted the drydocks of the NCLH-owned Oceania (6-ship brand) with fleet-refurb budget ~USD 100 million. Cruiseship refurb and newbuild contractor companiesOne of the industry's largest companies contracted for cruiseship and yacht interior outfitting (both of newbuilds and refitted boats) is De Wave Group (based in Genoa Italy). The company's cruiseship order book in 2022 was EUR 104 million. De Wave Group's latest projects included the newbuilds Seabourn Venture, Seabourn Pursuit, Discovery Princess (EUR 15M), Norwegian Prima (EUR 10M), Celebrity Beyond (EUR 9M/April 2021), as well as refit projects for Virgin's Resilient Lady (June 2021/EUR 40M), NCL (EUR 6M), Oceania's Marina and Riviera (~600 staterooms + public areas). ALMACO Group is another major turnkey manufacturer serving the marine and offshore industries. The company designs, manufactures and installs staterooms (crew and passenger cabin units), galley/kitchen equipment, provision stores, cold freezer rooms, refrigeration machinery systems, laundry facilities, pantries, bars. ALMACO is also contracted for lifecycle services (scheduled maintenance works) and spare parts supply for passenger vessels (including cruiseferries), as well as for and expert engineering and project management. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE. Why cruise ships are being refurbished?Time is money - while a cruise ship overhaul takes 15-30-days, building a new liner (design to launch) takes ~3 years (depending on vessel size, specifications, special features, owner, budget, etc). In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. Due to the impact of the Coronavirus crisis and IMO's new maritime regulations, all major cruise shipping companies started to sell (and eventually replace) the fleet's oldest units to smaller travel operators. In most cases, "refurbished" is synonymous with "maintenance and repairs", "freshened up" and "overhauled". Works include engineering/machinery updates, hull cleaning-painting, new furniture and decors (sometimes only changing the color schemes), new carpets, smart HDTVs (interactive systems), shipwide Wi-Fi coverage and faster satellite Internet, replacing handrails and glass, upgrades of venues (sometimes creating new lounge areas or expanding old ones), new amenities and services, etc. This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. Some refits may cost up to US$50M. Drydock refit projects for older vessels always include installing low-water usage toilets (urinals and fixtures), energy-efficient LED lighting (inside and outside), energy-efficient windows, HVAC system (heat-ventilation-air conditioning), hull coating (to reduce the boat's resistance through water). What the list of cruise ship renovations generally includes?Major cruise ship overhauls may include reconstructing or adding new cabins, lounges, restaurants, a SPA facility, swimming pool(s), sometimes adding a whole new deck, and even better - a whole midsection, like the case of MS Enchantment of the Seas refurbishment / lengthening in 2005 (next photo and the YouTube video below). Some technical enhancements, like a new external coating or an updated propulsion, for example, could significantly reduce fuel consumption (improving the ship's efficiency and environmental performance), while "most fun" modern time gadgets and contraptions attract huge crowds - like virtual "real-time" windows in all Inside cabins, or a water park with a slide, or a kids-only area, or a hugely-huge movie screen by the main pool.
Cruise ship refurbishment news are some of the "most wanted" and extremely popular on all major online travel forums. All big lines put their liners into dry dock every few years to update (or upgrade) them - it costs money, but again - it's cheaper than going on brand new ships. It's a fact that many travellers are hesitant to take the first sailing post-drydock. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. A major refit, on the other hand, usually involves significant changes in construction (or services) and have an "unpleasant" tendency to start prior to the actual drydock (even during the sailing prior) and often continues into the first sailing after. The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany.
Cruise ship refurbishment jobsCruise ship refurbishment jobs are another issue. In 2009 Saga Holidays (UK company) refitted and refurbished its newly purchased Saga Pearl 2 ship (former name ms Astoria) spending 20 million pounds on this project and providing more than 300 jobs over a 3-month period. The next video is about the April 2016 drydock refurb of Splendour OTS (now Marella Discovery) done in Freeport Bahamas.
Often vessels' need unscheduled repairs - not matching with planned maintenance schedules. In such cases are used teams of underwater specialists for fast, high-quality repairs, thus avoiding potential loss of income due to drydocking. The world's first global underwater ship repair service provider is Wartsila (CruiseMapper tagged news) - any marine services and maintenance works, regardless of the ship's current location. In 2017, Wartsila (Finnish marine corporation) acquired Trident BV (a global provider of commercial diving services) Via Trident, Wartsila offers worldwide underwater repairs, propulsion systems overhaul, regular maintenance works (hull cleaning, propeller polishing, welding), scrubber-cleaning and retrofitting, even major underwater overhauls. Corporation's main underwater teams are in Holland, Italy, and the Canaries. They can be dispatched to any location in a matter of hours, providing fast-response vessel inspections, repairs, refurbishments, equipment installation-replacement. Cruise ship refurbishment schedule 2020-2021-2022This is a regularly updated list of dry-dock dates, with concise info about the cruise ship upgrades, deck plan changes and refits by the cruise company. All links in the following table are internal (CruiseMapper) and redirect to the ship's deck plan page. Note1: All Singapore-based vessel refurbishment projects are done by Sembcorp Marine (at the Admiralty Yard). The company is among the leaders on the cruise ship refit market. Among its regular clients are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises (Asia). Note2: All Cadiz (Spain)-based ship refurbishments are done by the Navantia shipbuilding company - Europe's 5th and the world's 9th largest shipbuilder. The company's ship-repair services are provided to both commercial and military (naval) vessels. RCI Royal Caribbean drydock refurbishmentsRCI's "Royal Advantage" renovation program (2011-2016) was budgeted USD 300 million. RCI's 6-ship refurbishment project "innovation renovations" was implemented in 2016. The vessels Adventure, Empress, Jewel, Liberty, Majesty, and Radiance received some of the company's most popular shipboard features. In mid-March 2018, Royal Caribbean announced a USD 1 billion fleetwide refurbishment project ("Royal Amplified", 2018-2022) covering 10 liners in 3 classes (Oasis, Freedom, Voyager).
RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). RCI ships usually enter drydocks in up to 5-year periods. Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesHarmony of the Seas 2021 April drydock 2021 (technical)Symphony of the Seas 2021 May drydock 2021 (technical)Adventure of the Seas 2018 (January 31- March 1) Freeport Bahamas
Allure of the Seas 2014 February 23 - March 2 (Bahamas) 2015 May 1-19 (Cadiz Spain) 2018 January (for propulsion repairs) 2020 (March 13 - May 9) Royal Amplified 2020 drydock (USD 165 million)
Brilliance of the Seas 2018 April 21-30 (Hamburg Germany)
Enchantment of the Seas 2021 Sept (Cadiz) routine maintenance Explorer of the Seas 2020 (Royal Amplified) March 17 - May 6, Cadiz Spain USD 110 million drydock
Freedom Of The Seas 2015 2020 (Royal Amplified) January 12 - March 7 2015 drydock
2020 drydock ($116 million)
Grandeur of the Seas 2017
Independence of the Seas 2018 (April 4 - May 4) Freeport Bahamas
Ovation of the Seas 2019 April general renovation after the Asian/Chinese deployment. On Lido Deck, Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop was replaced with Fish and Ships (poolside specialty seafood bar)Jewel of the Seas 2021 May 2016 May (Cadiz Spain) drydock 2021 (technical) drydock 2016
Liberty of the Seas 2021 July 2016 February (Freeport Bahamas) drydock 2021 (technical) drydock 2016
Mariner of the Seas 2018 (May 8 - June 24)
Majesty of the Seas 2016 May (Freeport Bahamas)
Allure of the Seas 2020 (March 13 - May 9) Royal Amplified 2015 drydock (May 1-19, Cadiz)
2020 drydock (USD 165 million)
Oasis of the Seas 2019 (September 22 - November 23) (USD 165 million drydock refurb project)
Quantum of the Seas 2019 Oct 19 - Nov 16 (Singapore) (USD 65 million) - general maintenance, technical overhauls, refreshed interiors, new attractions (Laser Tag, Escape Room) Navigator of the Seas 2019 Jan 3 - Feb 23
Quantum of the Seas 2019 (Oct 19 - Nov 16) Singapore Along with the regular maintenance works will be added two new team gaming experiences (Laser Tag, Escape Room).Radiance of the Seas 2021 Sept (Cadiz) routine maintenance Rhapsody of the Seas 2022 April-May (Brest France) routine maintenance (hull cleaning and painting, mechanical/machinery inspections and upgrades), open-deck spaces renovations (sundeck, swimming pools), recarpeting of all indoor public areas (hallways, bars, lounges) Serenade of the Seas 2022 routine maintenance (hull cleaning and painting, mechanical/machinery inspections and upgrades), open-deck spaces renovations (sundeck, swimming pools), recarpeting of all indoor public areas (hallways, bars, lounges) Vision of the Seas2022 February (Freeport Bahamas)routine maintenance Voyager of the Seas
2019 drydock (USD 97 million)
2014 drydock
Carnival Cruise Line drydock refurbishmentsThe Carnival ship refurbishment schedule shows newly added onboard amenities and facilities. These old and future planned fleetwide upgrades are by the company's "Fun Ship 2.0" fleet renovation program. The company's additional program for ship technology upgrades (also fleetwide) was budgeted USD 300 million.
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The list of Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades includes:
All drydocks were in Freeport Bahamas - except Carnival Spirit (Singapore) and Carnival Legend (Portland OR). USD 200 million vessel refit/reconstruction projects (drydocks in Cadiz Spain)
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line drydock refurbishmentsAll drydock refurbishments 2016-2017-2018-2019 as projects are part of NCL's "Norwegian Edge" fleet renovation program, budgeted around USD 500 million. Each drydock costs around USD 35-40 million. Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan Changes Norwegian Getaway 2020 technical upgrades (Wheelhouse refit, cabin upgrades, new scrubbers and propellers) Norwegian Breakaway 2018 (April-May) Brest France drydock 2020 (technical upgrades, cabin refurbs) drydock 2018
Norwegian Dawn "Norwegian Edge" 2016 (May-June) Freeport
Norwegian Epic 2015 Sept 27-Oct 17 (Brest France)
Norwegian Pearl "Norwegian Edge" 2017 February
Norwegian Sky
Norwegian Spirit 2017 Jan (Freeport) 2020 (Jan-Feb), Marseille France (2017 drydock) extensive updates to all public areas and staterooms 2020 drydock (USD 100 million)
Norwegian Sun "Norwegian Edge" 2018 April (Barcelona)
Norwegian Star "Norwegian Edge" 2018 May (Barcelona)
Norwegian Jade "Norwegian Edge" 2017 March (Freeport Bahamas)
Norwegian Jewel "Norwegian Edge" 2018 Oct-Nov (Singapore)
Norwegian Gem 2015 October-November (San Francisco CA)
Pride of America "Norwegian Edge" 2018 February
Princess Cruises drydock refurbishmentsShip NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesCaribbean Princess 2019 (June) 2017 Mar 25 - Apr 5 (drydock 2019) added fleet's first-ever waterpark (Reef Splash Zone/without waterslides) aft-portside on Deck 17) that includes a large-sized Splashpad (outdoor water playground) fitted with splash pool, water cannons, water sprays, showers, interactive whale-like structure (with a "raining" fluke). The surrounding family lounging area was updated with new patio furniture, fixtures, finishes. The existing swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub (large outdoor Jacuzzi) and poolside bar (Morgan's Bar) were renovated. Newly-added Game Zone hosts family competitions with oversized backyard games. The water-park area is protected by wind panels (throughout) and has Shade Canopy (seating area covered with canvas canopies). The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. (drydock 2017) new kids area, updated pool deck LED screen, 87 more connecting cabins Coral Princess 2016 Jan (Freeport Bahamas) new carpets, beds, gym equipment Diamond Princess 2019 Jan 19 - Feb 2 (Singapore)
Royal Princess 2018 (Dec 1-8) Freeport
Crown Princess Emerald Princess Grand Princess Island Princess Regal Princess Royal Princess Ruby Princess Sapphire Princess
P&O Cruises (Australia and UK) drydock refurbishmentsShip NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesPacific Explorer 2020 (Feb 12-27) Singapore last drydock as Dawn Princess in 2017 (May 27 - June 22, Singapore) (2020) USD 30 million drydocking before joining P&O Australia) - maintenance works, renovations to public areas and all cabins (carpeting, upholstery) Pacific Encounter 2021 March-April (fka Star Princess / 2-week drydocking in Singapore before joining P&O Australia)
Britannia 2019 (Oct 8-22) Damen Brest (France)
Azura 2020 (April 4-16) Ferrol Spain drydock 2020 (GBP 20 million)
drydock 2015 (GBP 26 million)
Aurora 2022 June 9-23 (Harland & Wolff/Belfast)
Arcadia 2017 Nov 1-14 / Hamburg)
Ventura 2018 March 13-Brest France)
Holland America Line drydock refurbishmentsIn 2003-2008, by the SOE ("Signature of Excellence") program, HAL upgraded all older vessels, on which were also added new venues, stateroom categories, and amenities. In November 2015 was announced company's USD 300 million fleetwide renovation program, including Suite cabin improvements (new decors, furnishings, amenities, services) for all suite categories on Vista-Class, Signature-Class and R-Class vessels. In 2018, HAL contracted ABB Group (Swedish-Swiss corporation specializing in robotics, marine power, and propulsion equipment) for installing shore-power systems fleetwide. The technology allows docked in ports cruise ships to receive shoreside power supply (from the city's grid) and turn off their engines, thus reducing to zero emissions and noise. ABB installed its shore-power equipment on 11x HAL ships. Switchover (ship-to-shore power) at seaports takes around 20 min. Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan Changes
top-grade suites upgrades:
****Holland America Line's USD 300 million fleet renovation project included updating onboard entertainment, dining and suites fleetwide in 2016-2018. Enhancements vary by ship.
Noordam (2019) - Billboard Onboard, Microsoft Studio, Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop, pickleball court (Sports Deck), all suites renovated and updated with new furniture, renovated (furniture and carpeting) were Pinnacle Bar, Pinnacle Grill, Dining Room, Lido Market, Spa & Salon. ms Volendam 2014 (Singapore)
Celebrity Cruises drydock refurbishmentsIn July 2018, the company announced a USD 500 million fleet modernization (drydock refurbishment) program dubbed "Celebrity Revolution". The project is scheduled for February 2019 through February 2023. The 4-year fleet refurbishment program starts in February 2019.
The list of scheduled for drydocks Celebrity ships (by the Celebrity Revolution project) is shown in the following table: Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesCelebrity Infinity 2021 Feb (Cadiz) 2015 (Oct 15-29) Freeport Bahamas) (2021 drydock) technical (2015 drydock)
Celebrity Summit 2016 (Feb 17 - Mar 12) Freeport Bahamas
"Celebrity Revolution" fleetwide modernization project (USD 0,5 billion)
Oceania Cruises drydock refurbishmentsIn August 2018, Oceania announced the company's OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project budgeted USD 100 million. It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica).
As a result, the fleet was expanded with 1368 new staterooms (342 per boat), and all shipboard restaurants, bars, and lounges were redesigned and redecorated.
Works on the fleetwide refurb project involved 1000+ artisans and craftsmen and resulted in 1368 new cabins, 8000 new light fixtures, 12000 new sofas and chairs. Ship Name / Dry-Dock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan Changes(all R-class vessels) - upgrades total cost USD 50 million Insignia 2018 (November 18 - December 6), Freeport Bahamas Nautica 2020 (June 8-21) Regatta 2019 (September 7-23) Sirena 2019 (May 5-18) drydock shipyards:
Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT.
Riviera (Nov-Dec 2022) and Marina (Oct-Nov 2023)
Disney Cruise Line drydock refurbishmentsShip NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesDisney Dream 2020-Q4 (Brest France) 2018 Jan 1-14 2020 - general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades 2018 refurb
Disney Fantasy 2020-Q4 (Brest France) general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades Disney Magic 2019 2015 (Sept 5-18) Cadiz Spain 2015 refurb
2019 refurb
Disney Wonder 2020-Q4 (Brest France) 2016 Sept 9 - Oct 23 (Cadiz Spain) 2020 - general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades 2016 refurb
MSC Cruises ships lengthening and drydock refurbishmentsMSC Cruises announced in late December 2013 the start of the EUR 200 refurbishment program (named "renaissance") involving not only the revitalization of all Lirica-class vessels but also stretching all four of them in the period 2014-2016 (a total of 38 drydock weeks). During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung. ZOE is a voice-enabled artificial intelligence device available in all passenger staterooms. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesThe cruise ship refurbishment dates by vessel were:
Each of these vessels is now 824 ft / 251 m long, with a weight of ~60,000 GT and passenger capacity 2,070. After the refit, each of them is 902 ft / 275 m long, with a weight of ~65,000 GT and capacity 2,680 pax, featuring 193 additional cruise staterooms and 59 new crew cabins.
After the drydocks, each of the 4 Lirica-class ships has:
(USD 30 million, Freeport) MSC Armonia drydock 2019 (Nov 18 - Dec 8) - all public areas and staterooms renovated MSC Splendida 2017 Nov-Dec
Costa Cruises drydock refurbishmentsBesides the ship's staff and crew, Costa cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesCosta Atlantica 2015 Jan
Costa Magica and Costa Pacifica 2017 (Nov-Dec)
Costa Serena 2015 Apr
Costa Fortuna 2014
TUI and AIDA Cruises drydock refurbishmentsBesides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesAIDAvita 2020 March 25 - April 15 (Dubai UAE) 2017 March 25 - April 4 (Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Germany) 2020 drydock (USD 30 million) - technical maintenance works, regular maintenance (all staterooms and public spaces), new carpeting, upholstery. 2017 drydock
AIDAbella 2016 (Cadiz Spain)
AIDAmar 2019 Mar 31 - May 4
AIDAsol 2019 Apr 28 - May 11
AIDAstella 2018 (March 3-8) Drydocks World (Dubai)
AIDAdiva 2022 April- May (Bremerhaven / Lloyd Werft)
AIDAperla 2022 April- May (Bremerhaven / Lloyd Werft)
AIDAluna
2019 wetdock:
TUI Mein Schiff 2 2013 Nov 1-7 (Cadiz Spain)
TUI Mein Schiff 3 2016 Apr 19 - May 1 (Cadiz Spain)
TUI Mein Schiff 4 2020 (Feb 3-14) Marseille France
Windstar Cruises refurbishmentsOn November 15, 2018, Windstar announced the "Star Plus Initiative" - drydock fleet renovation program budgeted USD 250 million. The project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine changes for fleet's three Star-Class mega-yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride. The project resulted in bigger passenger capacity, adding new staterooms, venues, public spaces, new and more efficient engines. Each ship's capacity was increased by 68% (from 212 to 312 passengers). The drydocks were scheduled for the period October 2019 through November 2020, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily.
The Star Plus project increased Windstar fleet's capacity by 24%. Star Plus was partially financed through the Export Credit facility guaranteed by SACE Italy (financial and insurance products and services). The drydock lengthening included cutting each vessel in two and installing a new/prefabricated midship section with length 25,6 m (84 ft). Vessel's LOA length was increased from 135 to 161 m (443 to 528 ft). The midship section has an additional elevator. Following drydock, each ship now has 2x new dining venues, new shop, new retail space; enlarged Gym, new Spa, larger swimming pool, new tender loading area (midship), 2x new tender boats (90-seats each), expanded and upgraded staff-crew areas and cabins. The two new dining venues are an alternative Spanish specialty restaurant ("Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso") and a casual BBQ space (adjacent to Star Bar). The old diesel engines (7 per ship) were replaced with 4 new engines running on ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel) fuel, thus reducing SO emissions. Each ship received 50 new cabins (to 156 total), which (based on the total investment) meant shipbuilding cost per berth USD 267,000. Among the new cabins are two larger Owner Suites. All existing staterooms were completely refurbished, including their bathrooms, balconies, sliding doors. The new public spaces and cabins were designed by the NYC-based "The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry". Ship NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan Changes
fleet transfers:
fleet-transfer changes - Star Pride (2014 April), Star Legend (2015 Apr), Star Breeze (2015 May)
(2017 Dec) Star Legend - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats) Star Legend (2020, USD 85 million drydock) - lengthened, 50 new cabins, all existing cabins redesigned-renovated, all cabin bathrooms fully renovated, 2 new dining venues, renovated-expanded wellness (Spa and Fitness), redesigned sundeck (with full-size swimming pool), new engines, 2 new tenders
In 2016, Star Pride was again refurbished ($4,5 million) Small-ship and luxury cruise lines refurbishmentsShip NameDrydock Dates / ShipyardRefurbishment Review / Deckplan ChangesCunard Queen Elizabeth 2018 November 15-27 (Brest France)
Cunard Queen Victoria 2022 May 2-19 (Harland & Wolff/Belfast)
Cunard Queen Mary 2 2016 (May 27 - June 21) Hamburg / Blohm+Voss
Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity 2020 (April 13-23) Singapore 2017 (Sept 19 - Oct 21) Bremerhaven Germany drydock 2020 (USD 10 million)
drydock 2017
RSSC Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Navigator 2016 Mar-Apr
RSSC Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Mariner 2018 Mar 15 - April 3
RSSC Regent Seven Seas Cruises Seven Seas Voyager 2016 Oct
Azamara Onward (ex Pacific Princess) 2022 April (Amsterdam) (EUR 14 million/USD 15,9M project by Somec via TSI) renovations of all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, steel works, hull cleaning.repainting Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest Journey (2016 January in Freeport Bahamas) Quest (2016 April in Singapore)
(drydock 2021) Azamara Journey (Navantia/Cadiz) general maintenance, some hotel updates Azamara Pursuit 2021 Sept (Cadiz Spain) (2021) general maintenance, some hotel updates, repainting (new livery) Silversea Silver Whisper and Silver Wind (Whisper) 2016 Oct (Wind) 2016 Dec (part of Silversea's USD 170M fleetwide program)
Silversea Silver Whisper 2018 Dec 8-19 (Freeport)
Silversea Silver Wind 2018 (Nov 26 - Dec 9), 2020 August (Freeport)
Silversea Silver Spirit 2018 April (Palermo Sicily, Italy)
Silversea Silver Shadow 2019 Nov 2 - Dec 2 (Valletta Malta) (USD 30 million) - part of Silversea's "Project Invictus" (fleet renovation program) - general maintenance, upgrades to public areas, complete renovation of all staterooms, adding Atrium & Arts Cafe (replacing the old Lobby) and Connoisseur’s Club (removed from Deck 7 to Deck 8)Silversea Silver Explorer 2017 May 1-21 (Cadiz Spain) 2018 Sept-Oct (Vancouver Canada)
In 2018, the ship was drydocked for maintenance works done by Seaspan (Canadian shipbuilder). Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. Silversea Silver Galapagos 2013 Sept 7-28 (Singapore)
Marella Cruises UK Marella Explorer (fka TUI Mein Schiff 1) 2019 Oct 11 - Nov 6 (Brest France) (USD 25 million) - technical maintenance works, machinery upgrades, updates to interior spaces, Hideout (teen lounge) received AstroTurf and titled flooring (outside) and new furniture (loungers, deckchairs, bar stools)Marella Cruises UK Marella Discovery (fka Splendour of the Seas) 2022 Nov (Cadiz) all staterooms fully refurbished, new cabin bathrooms fitted with UV-free Antimicrobial Light technologyMarella Cruises UK Marella Discovery 2 (fka Legend of the Seas) 2017 April-May
(Plantours) MS Hamburg 2020 (April 2 - May 1) Lisnave Shipyard, Setubal Portugal USD 20 million
Fred Olsen MS Borealis 2022 (Oct 28 - Nov 13), Cammell Laird (Birkenhead/Liverpool) general maintenance, engineering works, public areas renovations, cabin refurbishments Fred Olsen MS Braemar 2019 (Nov 14-23) Blohm+Voss Hamburg general maintenance, engineering works, public areas renovations, cabin refurbishments) Fred Olsen MS Balmoral 2019 (Nov 10-19) Blohm+Voss Hamburg (USD 18 million) general maintenance, engineering works, public areas and cabin renovations, new venues (Tea Room, Photo Gallery) Hapag Lloyd MS Europa 2022 Sept (Blohm+Voss Hamburg) 56 cabins fully renovated (flooring/carpets, fixed furniture, soft furnishings, light fixers and fittings)Hapag Lloyd MS Europa 2 2015 Apr (Blohm+Voss Hamburg)
Seabourn Quest 2018 (April 28 -May 4), Genoa
Windstar Cruises (former Seabourn ships)
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Windstar superyachts (fleet's smallest ships)
In 2016, Star Pride was again refurbished ($4,5 million) SeaDream 1 and SeaDream 2 SeaDream 2 (January 2022) SeaDream 1 (May 2022) (USD 10 million for both yachts, in Freeport)
Ponant Cruises Le Ponant 2019-2020 (Nov - April) in Genoa Italy 6-month drydock at San Giorgio del Porto shipyardPhoenix Reisen Artania 2019 (Nov 17 - Dec 6) Lloyd Werft, Germany (Dec 2014 drydock) 71-days - technical enhancements (new Wartsila engines, new power, and freshwater plants, new auxiliary generator, upgraded automation system), new cabins (152 balconies), rooms renovation (2019 drydock, USD 25 million) general maintenance, interio renovations - 257 cabins (completely renovated), major lounge overhauls (Pacific Lounge, Jamaica Club), new carpets-wallpapers-furnishings in all cabins and all interior public spaces Hurtigruten ships
(all drydocks are at Fosen Yards, Norway)
Hurtigruten's "Green Push" fleet renovation program is budgeted USD 850 million. (2020, USD 35 million drydock), Finnmarken ship renamed to Otto Sverdrup
(Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line via Margaritaville at Sea) Margaritaville Paradise/fka Grand Classica 2022 April-May (Freeport Bahamas) all staterooms were modernized, all public spaces were renovated with new soft furnishing and carpetsLindblad National Geographic Orion 2014 Sept (Singapore)
Lindblad National Geographic Explorer 2015 Apr 16 (Lloyd Werft, Germany)
Glory Sea (fka Celestyal Odyssey) 2014 May 4-16 (Lloyd Werft / Bremerhaven Germany)
MS The World (privately owned residence ship) 2016 Sept-Oct (Cadiz Spain)
MS Asuka 2 (NYK Line Japan) 2020 January-February
At the following tag-link can be found listed all CruiseMapper's news related to drydock refurbishments. Is Liberty of the Seas being refurbished?Liberty of the Seas overview. Passengers enjoying activities onboard Liberty of the Seas. Liberty was refurbished in 2016, but will undergo Royal Amplified Renovations in 2021.
What Royal Caribbean ships are being refurbished 2022?RCI Royal Caribbean drydock refurbishments. Where is the Liberty of the Seas ship right now?The current position of LIBERTY OF THE SEAS is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.0796 N / 78.6171 W) reported 21 hours ago by AIS.
When was Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas last refurbished?Liberty of the Seas was last refurbished in 2016. Like all Royal Caribbean ships, they receive upgrades about every 5 years. During the drydock, Royal Caribbean added: Perfect Storm water slides.
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