Key cruise ship drydocks in January include quick work on a few mainstream ships and the continued conversion of the former Maasdam into CFC’s Renaissance for its start up targeting the French cruise market.
For more insight in the cruise ship drydock and repair market, see the 2023 Drydock and Refurb Report by Cruise Industry News.
Carnival Elation
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity: 2,040 passengers
Tonnage: 70,367
Year built: 1998
Drydock Duration: January 21 to February 11
Shipyard Location: Caribbean
The Carnival Elation is undergoing a scheduled drydock later this month. Currently based in Jacksonville, the 1998-built vessel is set to go through routine class work, in addition to hotel and technical maintenance, before resuming service on Feb. 11.
Independence of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity: 3,600 passengers
Tonnage: 160,000
Year built: 2008
Drydock Duration: January 6 to February 17
Shipyard Location: Europe
Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas is also scheduled for a routine drydock this month. Currently on its way to a shipyard in Europe, the 160,000-ton vessel will undergo class work, technical improvements and hotel upkeep. After returning to North America, the Independence is set to resume service on Feb. 17.
Queen Victoria
Cruise Line: Cunard
Capacity: 2,000 guests
Tonnage: 90,000
Year built: 2007
Drydock Duration: January 2 to January 4
Shipyard Location: Europe
The Queen Victoria underwent emergency repairs in Spain earlier this month, as part of an unscheduled drydock. According to the local media, the three-day shipyard visited occurred during a regular cruise, with passengers remaining onboard while working was being carried out on one of the ship’s propellers.
Spirit of Discovery
Cruise Line: Saga Cruises
Capacity: 1,000
Tonnage: 55,900
Year built: 2019
Drydock Duration: January 8 to February 2
Shipyard Location: Europe
The Spirit of Discovery is spending most of January in a European shipyard. After undergoing routine maintenance, in addition to class work, technical upgrades and hotel upkeep, the Saga Cruises’ vessel is set to resume service on Feb. 2.
Westerdam
Cruise Line: Holland America Line
Capacity: 1,900
Tonnage: 82,348
Year built: 2004
Drydock Duration: January 19 to February 3
Shipyard Location: Asia
Another ship undergoing routine maintenance and class work in January, the Westerdam is set to be drydocked in Asia. Marking Holland America’s return to the region, the 2004-built vessel is welcoming guests back in Singapore, on Feb. 3.
Renaissance
Cruise Line: CFC – Compagnie Française de Croisières
Capacity: 1,258
Tonnage: 55,451
Year built: 1993
Drydock Duration: October to May
Shipyard Location: Europe
Renaissance’s long drydock is continuing to progress in January. After nearly three years out of service, the former Maasdam is being prepared to launch service for CFC, a new French cruise line.
Undergoing extensive technical upgrades and hotel renovations, the 1,258-guest vessel is set to debut in May
