2025 will see numerous cruise ships present process important refurbishments with the return of huge drydock packages.
Cruise Trade Information appears to be like at a few of the key initiatives already introduced for the 12 months.
For a whole overview of the worldwide cruise ship drydock market, see the brand new 2025 Drydock and Refurb Report by Cruise Trade Information.
Norwegian Bliss
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capability: 4,200 friends
Tonnage: 164,600
12 months constructed: 2018
Date: January 2025
Following the Norwegian Encore and the Norwegian Pleasure, the Norwegian Bliss underwent a major refurbishment in early 2025.
Through the drydock, the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel noticed a number of upgrades to its public areas and services. This included the enlargement of specialty eating places, akin to Cagney’s and Teppanyaki, and the creation of recent areas just like the Horizon Park.
Extra staterooms changed a portion of the ship’s Remark Lounge, whereas new three-bedroom suites had been added to The Haven by Norwegian.
AIDAdiva
Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises
Capability: 2,030 friends
Tonnage: 68,500
12 months constructed: 2007
Date: February 2025
The AIDAdiva is at present present process a serious refurbishment as a part of AIDA Cruises’ Evolution Program.
As the primary ship to be included within the venture, which can see at the very least three vessels being modernized by 2026, the 2007-built ship is about to spend seven weeks in a drydock on the Chantier Naval de Marseille.
The AIDAdiva is seeing its staterooms upgraded with a brand new look, in addition to a rise within the variety of suites onboard. Different adjustments embody the addition of recent eating places, signature bars and exercise areas for households with kids.
Paul Gauguin
Cruise Line: Paul Gauguin Cruises/Ponant
Capability: 320 friends
Tonnage: 19,200
12 months constructed: 1997
Date: February 2025
As a part of one of many largest refurbishments set to happen in 2025, the Paul Gauguin not too long ago arrived in Singapore for a seven-week drydock.
Based on Paul Gauguin Cruises, the multi-million-dollar venture introduces sustainable expertise upgrades, a recent new search for its common Le Grill restaurant, in addition to a reimagined pool deck with shaded cabana areas.
The 1997-built vessel can also be getting eight new connecting staterooms and up to date comfortable furnishings all through its public areas.
Attract of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Worldwide
Capability: 5,552 friends
Tonnage: 220,100
12 months constructed: 2010
Date: April 2025
Marking the return of Royal Caribbean’s Amplified refit program, the Attract of the Seas is about to endure a $100 million improve in April 2025.
Throughout a drydock in Europe, the 2010-built ship will see the creation of recent venues and options onboard, in addition to the addition of recent suites.
After the replace, the Attract of the Seas will supply greater than 35 methods to dine and drink, along with new bars, a brand new water park and upgraded pool decks.
Wind Spirit
Cruise Line: Windstar Cruises
Capability: 148 friends
Tonnage: 5,703
12 months constructed: 1988
Date: April 2025
The Wind Spirit is present process a serious refurbishment in Europe in April 2025. As a part of Windstar’s Setting Sails refit initiative, the ship is about to obtain new public areas, up to date areas and extra.
The venture consists of the refurbishment of the vessel’s reception space, retail area and a lounge adjoining to the Yacht Membership Café.
Different areas being refreshed embody the World Spa, the Proprietor’s Suite and the pool deck, which can obtain a brand new pool and whirlpool. The Wind Spirit can also be getting a serious tech improve, with the addition of recent, bigger flat-screen TVs to all staterooms and Starlink Wi-Fi.
Sea Cloud
Cruise Line: Sea Cloud Cruises
Capability: 64 friends
Tonnage: 2,532
12 months constructed: 1931
Date: October 2025
The Sea Cloud is about to endure an intensive refurbishment following its 2025 summer season season within the Mediterranean.
Additional particulars of the venture, which shall be overseen by Sea Cloud Cruises Managing Director and Chief Technical Officer Adam Pazdzioch, are nonetheless to be introduced.
Based on Sea Cloud Cruises, the 93-year-old crusing ship shall be ready for continued service past its one centesimal birthday along with being upgraded,
