Spain, Singapore, and Italy lead 2025 cruise ship drydocks, with major refurbishments, sustainability upgrades, and luxury enhancements for top cruise liners.

Major Cruise Ship Drydocks Underway in March 2025 with Upgrades and Transformations

Several cruise ships are undergoing significant drydock projects in March 2025, ranging from major refurbishments and conversions to routine maintenance across global shipyards.

Allure of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International’s Iconic Oasis-Class Ship

• Capacity: 5,552 guests
• Tonnage: 220,000
• Drydock Period: Feb. 23 – Apr. 11, 2025
• Location: Navantia, Cádiz, Spain

As part of Royal Caribbean’s Royal Amplification program, the Allure of the Seas is undergoing an extensive renovation. The ship will debut upgraded dining venues, redesigned bars, a refreshed pool deck, and new family-friendly spaces. Once completed, the ship will begin its summer Western Mediterranean itineraries on April 11, 2025.

Queen Elizabeth – Cunard

• Capacity: 2,092 guests
• Tonnage: 90,400
• Drydock Period: Feb. 26 – Mar. 14, 2025
• Location: Singapore

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is currently in drydock in Singapore for routine maintenance and upgrades. Enhancements include updates to public areas such as the Commodore Club and Queens Room, ensuring a refreshed guest experience before the ship resumes service in mid-March for its Alaska and Canada cruise season.

Star Voyager – StarCruises

• Capacity: 1,998 guests
• Tonnage: 77,000
• Drydock Period: Feb. 18 – Mar. 26, 2025
• Location: Singapore

The former Pacific Explorer, previously operated by P&O Cruises Australia, is being rebranded as Star Voyager under StarCruises. This transition involves refurbishment and reconfiguration ahead of its debut in late March. The ship will soon sail across Southeast Asia, offering cruises from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and beyond.

Paul Gauguin – Operated by Ponant’s Paul Gauguin Cruises

• Capacity: 320 guests
• Tonnage: 19,200
• Drydock Period: Feb. 11 – Apr. 1, 2025
• Location: Seatrium Admiralty Yard, Singapore

Undergoing a sustainability-focused refit, the Paul Gauguin is being equipped with advanced heat recovery systems, efficient chillers, and an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) for energy optimization. Public areas, including the pool deck, restaurants, bars, and staterooms, are also being modernized before the ship returns to service in early April.

Majestic Princess – Princess Cruises

• Capacity: 3,600 guests
• Tonnage: 141,000
• Drydock Period: Mar. 11 – Apr. 1, 2025
• Location: Fincantieri, Palermo, Italy

After a successful winter sailing season in the Caribbean and South America, the Majestic Princess has arrived in Europe for its summer schedule. The ship is currently undergoing technical maintenance, class surveys, and routine drydock work at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard before returning to service on April 1, 2025.

These drydock projects reflect the cruise industry’s ongoing investment in innovation, sustainability, and enhanced guest experiences as ships prepare for their next exciting itineraries.

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