The ships will receive a $50 million upgrade in a six-week timeframe that includes the refurbishment of suites, staterooms and selected public rooms. This will bring these ships more in line with their two newest ships the Marina and Riviera.
Here is a breakdown of what is getting updated :-
– Owner’s and Vista suites, will receive new bathrooms including the addition of oversized showers and new vanities.
– Original artwork, in-line with the celebrated collection on Marina and Riviera, will be commissioned for all suites and staterooms.
– The Terrace Café, will be completely refurbished including the addition of a state-of-the-art grill allowing for grilled dinner specialities.
– Baristas coffee bar found on Marina and Riviera will be added. Guests will enjoy complimentary gourmet and specialty coffees as well as snacks.
– Horizons, the line’s observation lounge, will also be refurbished with a new colour scheme and décor.
– The ships’ only indoor smoking area will be made fully enclosed with glass and install a state-of-the-art air filtration system.
– The Grand Dining Room as well as Toscana, the line’s Italian restaurant will be expanded with more tables for two.
– The show lounges will be refurbished
– The Canyon Ranch SpaClub® will receive new steam and changing rooms.
The idea with this refurbishment is that it will make the experience more consistent across the fleet.
The dry docks are scheduled from April 24 to June 6, 2014 with Insignia and Nautica being refurbished in Marseilles, France and Regatta in Vancouver, BC.
The renovated Insignia will debut on May 8, 2014 in Barcelona for her 7-day Jewels of Europe cruise. This will be Insignia’s first cruise after her two-year charter.
Nautica will debut on May 16, 2014 in Civitavecchia for her 10-day Cliffs & Coves cruise and Regatta on June 7, 2014 in Vancouver for her 10-day Majesty of Alaska cruise.
I have been on the Regatta myself, you can read my previous blog on that by clicking HERE