Some of the significant renovation projects scheduled to occur in the upcoming months are examined by Cruise Industry News.
Norwegian Encore
Cruise Line: Norwegian Cruise Line
Capacity: 4,200 guests
Tonnage: 164,600
Year built: 2019
Date: November 2024
Later this year, the Norwegian Encore is scheduled to undergo a significant renovation. Norwegian Cruise Line claims that the ship would undergo significant renovations to provide guests with higher-end onboard experiences.
One of the new amenities is Spice H2O, a free sun deck exclusively for adults that will take the place of Encore's laser tag area.
Additionally, Cagney's Steakhouse and Teppanyaki, two dining establishments, will be enlarged, and a section of the ship's Observation Lounge will be converted into 24 new balcony rooms. Other modifications include the addition of Palomar and the renovation of the suites in the Haven area.
Scarlet Lady
Cruise Line: Virgin Voyages
Capacity: 2,770 guests
Tonnage: 110,000
Year built: 2020
Date: November 2024
In November, Virgin Voyages' first ship, the Scarlet Lady, will go into dry dock for a few cosmetic improvements.
The business claims that new dining and entertainment options as well as new suites would be added to the 2020-built vessel.
In order to produce 24 "Seriously Suites," which Virgin claims are the most popular suite category onboard, several cabins on Deck 11 are being modified. Additional modifications include the addition of a new mermaid to Scarlet Lady's bow and the enlargement of the ship's non-smoking casino.
AIDAdiva
Cruise Line: AIDA Cruises
Capacity: 2,030 guests
Tonnage: 68,500
Year built: 2007
Date: February 2025
As part of the Evolution renovation initiative, AIDA Cruises will make major alterations to the AIDAdiva first.
The 2,030-guest ship is scheduled to go through a seven-week drydock beginning in February 2025, during which time all of its staterooms will be remodeled and given a new appearance. Additionally, the number of suites on board will be increased.
In addition, The Theatrium—AIDA's distinctive fusion of theater and atrium—has been completely redesigned, and new dining options, signature bars, and kid-friendly activity areas have been added.
Allure of the Seas
Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
Capacity: 5,552 guests
Tonnage: 220,100
Year built: 2010
Date: April 2025
Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas is set for a $100 million upgrade in April 2025, as part of the company’s Royal Amplified refit program.
During the refurbishment, the 2010-built ship will see the creation of new venues and features onboard, as well as the addition of new suites.
According to Royal Caribbean, after the update, the Allure of the Seas will offer more than 35 ways to dine, as well as new bars, a new water park and upgraded pool decks.
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