MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida Debuts Redesigned Yacht Club Restaurant After Drydock
MSC is betting big on its ship-within-a-ship Yacht Club, refreshing key venues to win higher-spend cruisers as premium enclaves spread across mainstream fleets.
Ship Refurbishment
Cruise ship refurbishment news covering dry docks, new venues, cabin upgrades, and return-to-service plans. Follow changes aboard the fleet.
News
AIDAbella Returns After Seven-Week Refit With Efficiency Upgrades
Cruise lines are betting on refits, not new ships, to keep older vessels competitive as sustainability pressure grows. AIDA’s circular-economy approach signals a shift.
News
Tianjin Oriental to Homeport Two Cruise Ships in China in 2026
Running ships from both Tianjin and Shanghai signals how China’s cruise market is rebuilding, with short Korea getaways a battleground for ports and operators.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Solstice Returns After Singapore Refit Adds 54 Cabins
Celebrity’s overhaul shows how cruise lines are turning midlife ships into floating resorts, adding premium dining and outdoor spaces to stay competitive without new builds.
MSC Cruises
MSC Poesia Starts Malta Drydock Refit to Add Yacht Club
MSC is upgrading an older Musica-class ship with a private Yacht Club enclave, a sign cruise lines are adding premium spaces to older fleets to win Alaska travelers.