From routine maintenance to conversion work, Cruise Industry News looks into some of the key drydock projects that are taking place in January
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Celebrity Infinity
Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises
Capacity: 2,170 guests
Tonnage: 91,000
Year built: 2001
Drydock Period: Jan. 2 to Jan. 11, 2026
Shipyard: Chantier Naval de Marseille (Marseille, France)
The Celebrity Infinity arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille earlier this month to undergo a routine drydock.
As part of its year-round deployment in Europe, the 2001-built ship is set to welcome guests back on Jan. 11, 2026, for a series of cruises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Costa Toscana
Cruise Line: Costa Cruises
Capacity: 5,224 guests
Tonnage: 182,700
Year built: 2021
Drydock Period: Jan. 28 to Feb. 15, 2026
Shipyard: Chantier Naval de Marseille (Marseille, France)
With its winter season in the Middle East cancelled in mid-2025, the Costa Toscana is set to undergo a drydock in late January.
Currently sailing in the Western Mediterranean, the LNG-powered ship is expected to spend approximately two weeks at a shipyard in Europe.
As part of its first mandatory drydock, the 5,224-guest vessel is set to undergo maintenance, in addition to technical work and class inspections.
Marella Explorer 2
Cruise Line: Marella Cruises
Capacity: 1,814 guests
Tonnage: 70,606
Year built: 1995
Drydock Period: Jan. 9 to Feb. 5, 2026
Shipyard: Navantia (Cadiz, Spain)
After entering drydock in early January, the Marella Explorer 2 is set to remain out of service for nearly a month before welcoming guests back on Feb. 5, 2026.
Originally built for Celebrity Cruises as the Century, the 1,814-guest ship completed its 30th year of service in late 2025.
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise
Cruise Line: Margaritaville at Sea
Capacity: 1,300 guests
Tonnage: 53,000
Year built: 1991
Drydock Period: Jan. 7 to Jan. 20, 2026
Shipyard: Grand Bahama Shipyard (Freeport, Bahamas)
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise is currently undergoing a drydock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport.
The project includes the addition of a new buffet area, which is said to be designed to offer a modern approach to casual dining.
Ideal
Cruise Line: Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line
Capacity: 2,720 guests
Tonnage: 103,000
Year built: 2004
Drydock Period: Dec. 24, 2025, to Feb. 15, 2026
Shipyard: Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry (Qingdao, China)
Acquired from Seajets in late 2024, the Ideal is undergoing a conversion project before debuting for Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line.
Originally built for Costa Cruises, the 2,720-guest ship is expected to undergo significant work ahead of welcoming its first guests in China in mid-February.
Before sailing to the Far East, the former Costa Magica spent over five years out of revenue service in Europe.
