MSC Sinfonia completed an extensive scheduled dry dock and refurbishment at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Valletta. Work included extensive steelwork in accommodation and machinery spaces, overhaul of the stabilizers and thrusters, hydro-jet cleaning of the underwater hull, maintenance of cold-ironing equipment, piping, decks, lifeboats and robotic window systems, along with refurbishment of passenger areas and accommodations.

MSC Sinfonia completed an extensive lengthening and refurbishment at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard as part of MSC Cruises’ Renaissance Programme. The ship was cut apart and a 24-meter prefabricated midship section was inserted, adding 193 passenger cabins and increasing passenger capacity. The project also expanded dining and entertainment areas, added new children’s facilities and a spray park, upgraded the MSC Aurea Spa, and extensively refurbished existing accommodations and public spaces.