Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Cancels Ovation's 2027 Los Angeles Cruises
Ovation’s Los Angeles stay will end before 2028, with Brisbane next on its deployment plan for three- to eight-night itineraries after November 2027 cancellations.
Ship Refurbishment
Cruise ship refurbishment news covering dry docks, new venues, cabin upgrades, and return-to-service plans. Follow changes aboard the fleet.
News
Golden Horizon Heads to Malta for Refit After Reported Sale
Croatian outlet Jutarni.hr described the reported buyer as a Swiss shipowner operating about 100 vessels and valued the transaction at 110 million euros.
News
Windstar Reviews Star Explorer Conversion Ahead of 2026 Debut
The former World Explorer was built at West Sea in 2019 and will sail a nine-night Western Mediterranean maiden voyage calling at Cartagena, Gibraltar and Malaga.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cordelia Sky Enters Drydock in Turkey Ahead of Mumbai Debut
The former Norwegian Sky was handed over in September under a long-term charter; regional security concerns moved the conversion from Dubai Drydocks World.
MSC Cruises
MSC Musica Enters Malta Refit to Add Yacht Club Suites
Most of the new suites will be created by combining smaller staterooms, and the Yacht Club will include its own lounge, restaurant and sun deck.
News
Genting Dream Enters Drydock Before Sept. 25 Return
After its two-night return cruise to nowhere, Genting Dream is scheduled for one- to five-night sailings to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
News
Seabourn Quest to Sail 30-Day Amazon Voyage From Miami
The sailing is part of Seabourn's Ruby Jubilee program for its 40th anniversary, with two Caribbean holiday cruises and a 138-day world cruise to follow.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Cordelia Sky to Launch From Mumbai in October 2026
Norwegian Sky completed its final Norwegian Cruise Line voyage on September 9, a nine-day Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona to Piraeus.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Sky Ends 27 Years With NCL Before Cordelia Transfer
A planned follow-on itinerary through the Red Sea was canceled because of regional security conditions; refurbishment has shifted from Dubai Drydocks World.
Holland America Line
Holland America Moves Oosterdam Refit Up by Five Weeks
The dry dock is planned for Marseille, with Oosterdam the first of six Vista and Signature Class ships in a program valued at more than $500 million.
News
Cunard Plans 31 New Queen Mary 2 Staterooms in 2027 Drydock
The added cabins comprise sixteen Princess Grill suites and fifteen Britannia-category staterooms, with sales covering voyages departing from May 2027.
Holland America Line
Holland America Unveils Oosterdam Ocean Bar Redesign for 2027
Oosterdam and Zuiderdam will also add permanent Lido Pool bandstands for sailaway performances and Orange Party events beneath retractable glass roofs.