105 1992-built Gabriella, which included overhauling bow thrusters, replacing rudder pintle bearings and installing new outside shaft seals. Grand Bahama Shipyard, Freeport, The Bahamas Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas will undergo a more than $100 million refurbishment at Granda Bahama Shipyard in April 2025 as part of the cruise line’s Amplified programme. Once complete, the ship will offer multiple new experiences, including a reimagined pool deck with resort-style pools, ‘tots and tweens’ pools with slides, water cannons and fountains, and the brand’s Cyclone and Typhoon racing waterslides, as well as the SuperCell champagne bowl. The shipyard also completed a three-week project in October 2024 on Holland America Line’s Volendam, which included new exterior paintwork and a refresh of interior public areas. Chantier Naval de Marseille, France AIDA Cruises’ AIDAdiva spent seven weeks in dry dock at the Chantier Naval de Marseille yard in February and March 2025 as part of the brand’s Evolution programme, which also includes refurbishment projects on AIDAluna and AIDAbella in late 2025 and early 2026, respectively. UK-based outfitter Trimline focused on updating key guest areas onboard AIDAdiva, with co-owner of Trimline, Nick Farrell, saying: “This project allows us to showcase our commitment to quality, innovation and long-term partnerships in the maritime industry.” Trimline also completed a casino expansion onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Silhouette at the yard in Marseille in the latter half of 2024. It will complete a similar project onboard Celebrity Apex in the first half of 2025. Damen Shiprepair Brest, France At the end of 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Encore entered dry dock at Damen’s yard in Brest for two Trimline crews working on a Celebrity Cruises ship in drydock at Chantier Naval de Marseille in France; Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas was given a reimagined pool deck while in dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard (middle); Hythe Shipyard carried out a programme of maintenance for ferry operator Wightlink (top) Photo: Wightlink Photo: Trimline Photo: Royal Caribbean International
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