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British luxury cruise line Cunard has announced a stunning refurbishment of Queen Mary 2, marking a new chapter for the world’s only ocean liner as she prepares to enter dry dock in spring 2027.
As the flagship of the Cunard fleet and the only ship in the world offering regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossings between Southampton and New York, Queen Mary 2 occupies a unique place in maritime history. The 2027 refurbishment represents Cunard’s continued investment in the future of luxury ocean travel, ensuring she remains the benchmark for Transatlantic travel for generations to come. 
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Azamara Pursuit has completed a scheduled drydock at Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock in British Columbia, Canada, as part of the ship’s regular maintenance program.
The drydock provided an opportunity for the cruise line to carry out important maintenance and inspections to ensure the vessel was ready to return to service. 
Margaritaville at Sea has selected the Harland & Wolff shipyard in Belfast to transform the Costa Fortuna into its newest cruise ship, the Beachcomber.
According to Navantia UK, which acquired the Belfast facility in late 2024, the project is expected to generate approximately £40 million in economic impact for the Belfast region. 
The Celebrity Reflection is set for a significant capacity increase during its upcoming refurbishment in early 2027, with an estimated 59 new staterooms to be added during the ship’s planned drydock.
The ship's additional accommodations will bring the 126,000-ton vessel’s capacity to nearly 3,150 passengers based on double occupancy. 
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its Summer 2028 Alaska itineraries, on board the newly enhanced MSC Poesia.
MSC Cruises third Alaska season will begin April 24, 2028, and MSC Poesia will sail weekly 7-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle through September 18, 2028, giving guests the opportunity to discover Alaska's breathtaking glaciers, abundant wildlife and charming coastal towns and experience one of the world's most sought-after cruise destinations. 
Holland America Line has announced Zuiderdam as the next ship in its Holland America Evolution program, bringing signature Pinnacle Class experiences as part of the line’s largest fleet update in its 153-year history.
In addition to revealing the newest ship to be part of this fleet enhancement, Holland America Line also is releasing renderings of the new Pinnacle and Bridgeview Suites for the first time—offering an inside glimpse into this new stateroom category that is a highlight of the ship transformation. 
Cunard, the world's most iconic luxury cruise line, has revealed plans for an extensive transformation of Queen Victoria.
The 2007-built elegant ship is set to emerge from dry dock this fall with refreshed signature spaces including Cunard Grills suites and the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café. 
The recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated Caribbean voyages.
For 185 years, Cunard's Queens have embodied the pinnacle of British luxury travel, and now Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Miami for the first time in Cunard history, bringing its renowned White Star Service to the region for a two-season residency of luxurious nine- to 21- night itineraries. 
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Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, returns to action today with a variety of fresh enhancements following a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France.
The ship sets sail from Barcelona on a 15-day transatlantic journey back to her homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla., to resume the fun with a year-round schedule of cruises to stunning destinations in the Caribbean. 
Image: Carnival Cruise Line
Sapphire Princess Returns from Drydock Featuring Fresh Enhancements and New Specialty Restaurants14/10/2025
Following a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon, Sapphire Princess has set sail unveiling exciting new guest experiences, including the addition of two popular specialty restaurants - Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill. Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill will be open for guests starting November 16, 2025.
The 115,875-ton ship, which carries 2,670 guests, underwent general refurbishments and enhancements, highlighted by the transformation of two venues into specialty dining experiences. 
Image: Princess Cruises
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