Key cruise ship drydocks in January embody fast work on a couple of mainstream ships and the continued conversion of the previous Maasdam into CFC’s Renaissance for its begin up concentrating on the French cruise market.
For extra perception within the cruise ship drydock and restore market, see the 2023 Drydock and Refurb Report by Cruise Business Information.
Carnival Elation
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Capability: 2,040 passengers
Tonnage: 70,367
Yr constructed: 1998
Drydock Period: January 21 to February 11
Shipyard Location: Caribbean
The Carnival Elation is present process a scheduled drydock later this month. At the moment primarily based in Jacksonville, the 1998-built vessel is ready to undergo routine class work, along with lodge and technical upkeep, earlier than resuming service on Feb. 11.
Independence of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean Worldwide
Capability: 3,600 passengers
Tonnage: 160,000
Yr constructed: 2008
Drydock Period: January 6 to February 17
Shipyard Location: Europe
Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas can also be scheduled for a routine drydock this month. At the moment on its solution to a shipyard in Europe, the 160,000-ton vessel will endure class work, technical enhancements and lodge maintenance. After returning to North America, the Independence is ready to renew service on Feb. 17.
Queen Victoria
Cruise Line: Cunard
Capability: 2,000 visitors
Tonnage: 90,000
Yr constructed: 2007
Drydock Period: January 2 to January 4
Shipyard Location: Europe
The Queen Victoria underwent emergency repairs in Spain earlier this month, as a part of an unscheduled drydock. In line with the native media, the three-day shipyard visited occurred throughout a daily cruise, with passengers remaining onboard whereas working was being carried out on one of many ship’s propellers.
Spirit of Discovery
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Capability: 1,000
Tonnage: 55,900
Yr constructed: 2019
Drydock Period: January 8 to February 2
Shipyard Location: Europe
The Spirit of Discovery is spending most of January in a European shipyard. After present process routine upkeep, along with class work, technical upgrades and lodge maintenance, the Saga Cruises’ vessel is ready to renew service on Feb. 2.
Westerdam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Capability: 1,900
Tonnage: 82,348
Yr constructed: 2004
Drydock Period: January 19 to February 3
Shipyard Location: Asia
One other ship present process routine upkeep and sophistication work in January, the Westerdam is ready to be drydocked in Asia. Marking Holland America’s return to the area, the 2004-built vessel is welcoming visitors again in Singapore, on Feb. 3.
Renaissance
Cruise Line: CFC – Compagnie Française de Croisières
Capability: 1,258
Tonnage: 55,451
Yr constructed: 1993
Drydock Period: October to Could
Shipyard Location: Europe
Renaissance’s lengthy drydock is constant to progress in January. After practically three years out of service, the previous Maasdam is being ready to launch service for CFC, a brand new French cruise line.
Present process in depth technical upgrades and lodge renovations, the 1,258-guest vessel is ready to debut in Could
