Liners that have undergone renovation this season!

Four Gates Group reviewed some of the major dry dock projects taking place during the summer and early fall.



Brilliant Lady
Cruise company: Virgin Voyages
Capacity: 2 770 guests
Tonnage: 110 000
Year of construction: 2024
Docking period: July 20 – August 1, 2025
Shipyard: Fincantieri (Palermo, Italy)

In preparation for her maiden voyage, Brilliant Lady docked at Fincantieri's shipyard in late July.
The 110,000-ton vessel, which is due to welcome its first passengers in September, has undergone final touches and upgrades to its public areas.
The 2,770-guest ship has also undergone activation work following several months of downtime in Europe, following its delivery to Virgin Voyages in 2024 .

>>>Cruises on a liner Brilliant Lady


Finnmarken
Cruise company: Hurtigruten
Capacity: 500 guests
Tonnage: 15 960
Year of construction: 2002
Docking period: July 25 – August 8, 2025
Shipyard: Norderwerft (Hamburg, Germany)

Hurtigruten Finnmarken has undergone maintenance work in dry dock at the Norderwerft shipyard in Hamburg.
One voyage had to be cancelled to accommodate the project, and the 2002 ship arrived at the shipyard at the end of July.
The 500-guest liner received new parts and other maintenance before resuming operations in early August.


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Norwegian Jewel
Cruise company: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity: 2 400 guests
Tonnage: 93 000
Year of construction: 2005
Docking period: September 25 – October 15, 2025
Shipyard: Chantier Naval de Marseille (Marseille, France)

Norwegian Jewel is scheduled to dock at a European shipyard in late September.
In addition to maintenance and general maintenance, the 2005 ship will receive public area upgrades, including the opening of a new Vibe Beach Club.
After the work Norwegian Jewel will make a transatlantic crossing and cruise the Caribbean in the winter.

>>>Cruises on a liner Norwegian Jewel




Explorer of the Seas
Cruise company: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity: 3 286 guests
Tonnage: 142 000
Year of construction: 2000
Docking period: September 21 – October 19, 2025
Shipyard: Navantia (Cadiz, Spain)

Explorer of the Seas - Royal Caribbean International will be docked at the end of the European season.
While at the shipyard in Spain, the Voyager-class liner will undergo scheduled maintenance and general operational maintenance.
The project is scheduled for late September, after which the ship will depart on a transatlantic route to Port Canaveral.

>>>Cruises on a liner Explorer of the Seas


Dream
Cruise company: Tianjin Orient International Cruise Line
Capacity: 1 950 guests
Tonnage: 77 000
Year of construction: 1998
Docking period: June 26 – July 7, 2025
Shipyard: CSSC Qingdao Beihai (Qingdao, China)

Tianjin Orient International Cruise Line's Dream underwent a scheduled docking at CSSC Qingdao Beihai shipyard in Qingdao.
According to reports from Asia, the former Sea Princess underwent scheduled maintenance, as well as classification inspections and minor interior upgrades.
The 1998 liner also received a new livery, engine repairs, hull painting and other work.

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