Two AIDA Cruises ships, the AIDAmar and the AIDAcosma, are currently undergoing drydocks at Chantier Naval de Marseille in Southern France.

Undergoing a major refurbishment as part of the AIDA Evolution program, the AIDAmar was the first ship to enter drydock, arriving at the shipyard in early November.

Similar to other ships in the company’s Sphinx class, the 2,174-passenger vessel is undergoing a modernization project that will introduce new dining and entertainment venues.

Before welcoming guests back on December 20, 2026, the AIDAmar is will also see technical upgrades, in addition to refreshed staterooms and public areas.

The ship is in drydock for the second time this year after visiting Damen Shiprepair in Rotterdam earlier this year.

As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the vessel underwent hull inspections and technical maintenance with guests onboard.

The drydock was part of AIDA’s special “shipyard experience,” which sailed roundtrip from the German port of Warnemunde in July.

In addition to visits to destinations in the Baltic, the sailing featured a 24-hour drydock at the Dutch shipyard.

The AIDAcosma joined the AIDAmar in Marseille earlier this week for a routine drydock, which will include technical work, maintenance and class inspections.

The LNG-powered vessel is scheduled to resume service on November 26, 2026, kicking off a winter season that will feature itineraries to the Western Mediterranean and the Canaries.

A third ship, the Celestyal Journey, is also currently undergoing a routine drydock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille.

The Celestyal Cruises vessel arrived at the yard in early November, after completing its summer deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean.

With its winter season in the Middle East cancelled due to conflicts in the region, the 1994-built ship is scheduled to welcome guests back in early March 2027.