From routine work to major refurbishments, Cruise Industry News looks into key drydock projects taking place between late August and September.
Cordelia Sky
Cruise Line: Cordelia Cruises
Capacity: 2,000 guests
Tonnage: 77,104
Year built: 1999
Drydock Period: September 13, 2026 to TBD
Shipyard: Besiktas (Yalova, Turkey)
Being prepared to launch service for Cordelia Cruises, the former Norwegian Sky entered drydock in Mid-September.
In addition to undergoing routine maintenance, the 1999-built ship is being adapted to sail for its new operator in India.
The Cordelia Sky will kick off its maiden season in Mumbai in October, offering short cruises to Lakshadweep and Goa.
Carnival Freedom
Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity: 2,974 guests
Tonnage: 110,000
Year built: 2007
Drydock Period: September 1 to October 9, 2026
Shipyard: Chantier Naval de Marseille (Marseille, France)
The Carnival Freedom is currently undergoing a drydock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard in France.
Pausing its regular operations in North America, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is undergoing technical maintenance and routine upkeep work.
The 2007-built ship is also scheduled to get a new funnel before welcoming guests back for a Mediterranean cruise on October 9, 2026.
Genting Dream
Cruise Line: StarDream Cruises
Capacity: 3,400 guests
Tonnage: 150,000
Year built: 2016
Drydock Period: September 6 to September 25, 2026
Shipyard: Seatrium Tuas (Singapore)
The Genting Dream arrived at the Seatrium Tuas Shipyard in Singapore earlier this month for a 20-day drydock.
While details of the project were not publicly released, the ship is expected to undergo routine maintenance and class work before welcoming guests back on September 25, 2026.
Operated by StarDream Cruises, the 2016-built vessel offers short cruises that sail from Singapore to destinations in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
MSC Musica
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Capacity: 2,550 guests
Tonnage: 92,400
Year built: 2006
Drydock Period: September 14 to November 16, 2026
Shipyard: Palumbo (Valletta, Malta)
The MSC Musica is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project at the Palumbo Shipyard in Valletta, Malta.
Part of a fleet modernization initiative that has also seen the MSC Poesia and the MSC Magnifica undergoing similar work, the 2006-built vessel will introduce MSC’s suite enclave, the Yacht Club, as well as new specialty dining venues and updated public areas.
The MSC Musica is scheduled to leave the shipyard in early November, before resuming service in South America on November 16, 2026.
Disney Wonder
Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Capacity: 1,750 guests
Tonnage: 85,000
Year built: 1999
Drydock Period: August 17 to September 7, 2026
Shipyard: Esquimalt Graving Dock (Victoria, Canada)
The Disney Wonder underwent a routine drydock at the Esquimalt Graving Dock between August 17 and September 7, 2026.
The 1,750-passenger ship underwent technical update, class inspections and statutory work before welcoming guests back on September 7, 2026.
The Disney Cruise Line vessel then completed its summer season in Alaska, which runs through late September.
