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Princess Cruises Dry Dock Schedule

Princess Cruises Dry Dock Schedule 2026-2029

Princess Dry Dock Schedule 2026-2029

Princess Cruises - Dry Dock

The Princess Cruises' Dry Dock Schedule includes all current Princess ships, with details on upcoming scheduled dry docks as well as those recently completed. Cruise lines typically plan routine dry docks up to two years in advance to minimize the need to cancel or modify itineraries after bookings open. However, schedule changes are not uncommon. Unplanned events, such as significant mechanical issues, can require adjustments to the schedule, often creating a cascading effect, resulting in itinerary changes or even cancellations for two or more ships.

While sailing on a freshly refurbished ship straight out of dry dock can be a wonderful experience, a last-minute cruise cancellation due to an extended dry dock period can be deeply disappointing. We recommend keeping this possibility in mind when planning your cruise.

The information provided on this page is subject to change at any time. Report any inaccuracies or needed updates in our Princess Cruises Community Forum.

Dry Dock Schedule Last Updated: Wed Sep 16, 2026

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Caribbean Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 9, 2022 - April 26, 2022
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Duration
18 days
Caribbean Princess completed an 18-day dry dock at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, from April 9 through April 26, 2022. The project included scheduled maintenance, technical work and renovation preparations. The ship's preceding voyage was shortened to provide additional time for the yard period.
Previous Dry Dock
April 13, 2019 - May 13, 2019
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Caribbean Princess underwent a dry-dock refurbishment in Freeport in June 2019. The principal addition was The Reef Family Splash Zone, Princess' first family water-play area of its kind. The Deck 17 complex incorporated a splash pool, water sprays and cannons, an interactive whale-themed feature, shaded family seating, an outdoor play area connected with Camp Discovery and a family game zone.
Previous Dry Dock
March 25, 2017 - April 5, 2017
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
12 days
Caribbean Princess underwent a dry-dock refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard from March 25 through April 5, 2017. Camp Discovery youth and teen facilities were added, the Movies Under the Stars screen was upgraded, and 87 pairs of connecting staterooms were created for families. Horizon Court was transformed into World Fresh Marketplace, while the former Café Caribe area was reworked to introduce Planks BBQ and Steamers Seafood.
Previous Dry Dock
January 4, 2009 - January 14, 2009
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
21 days
Caribbean Princess underwent a major refurbishment in early 2009 that introduced features associated with Princess' newer Grand-class ships. The former atrium was transformed into the three-deck Piazza, incorporating the International Café, Vines wine and seafood bar, an internet café and library, and new street-entertainment space. Additional public areas and entertainment facilities were renovated during the project.

Coral Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
September 26, 2024 - October 17, 2024
Shipyard
Seatrium Admiralty Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
22 days
Coral Princess completed a scheduled dry dock in Singapore from September 26 through October 17, 2024. The project covered routine maintenance, safety and classification inspections, machinery and system overhauls, hull cleaning and repainting, and general hotel upkeep before the ship resumed passenger operations from Singapore.
Previous Dry Dock
January 21, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
11 days
Coral Princess underwent a dry-dock refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard in 2019. All passenger staterooms were upgraded with Princess Luxury Beds as part of the company's fleetwide accommodation improvement program, alongside scheduled maintenance and general refurbishment.

Crown Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
November 29, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Shipyard
Seatrium Tuas Boulevard Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
Approximately three weeks
Crown Princess entered dry dock at Seatrium Tuas Boulevard in Singapore on November 29, 2025, with shipyard work continuing through December 18 before the ship returned to guest service on December 19. The approximately three-week project combined routine maintenance, technical work, class inspections and hotel-area refurbishment with significant guest-facing enhancements. Princess added O'Malley's Irish Pub, redesigned Gatsby's Casino and introduced a new EFFY Lounge, along with broader refurbishment throughout the ship.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
March 24, 2018 - April 3, 2018
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
11 days
Crown Princess underwent an extensive dry-dock refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard from March 24 through April 3, 2018. Four top-deck dining and beverage venues were refreshed and renamed Salty Dog Grill, Slice, Coffee & Cones and The Mix. Sabatini's became Sabatini's Trattoria, the outdoor theater received a larger LED screen, Horizon Court was reupholstered and all staterooms received Princess Luxury Beds. Camp Discovery was introduced, the Lotus Spa and fitness facilities were renovated, the casino and retail areas were refreshed, and OceanMedallion infrastructure was installed.

Diamond Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
March 31, 2020 - May 16, 2020
Shipyard
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works
Duration
47 days
Following the COVID-19 outbreak aboard Diamond Princess, the ship underwent an extensive deep-cleaning and disinfection program in Yokohama under Japanese health-authority supervision. During the subsequent local wet-dock period, interior renewal included replacement of mattresses, pillows, linens, draperies and curtains, together with previously scheduled maintenance tasks.
Previous Dry Dock
January 19, 2019 - February 2, 2019
Shipyard
Seatrium Admiralty Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
15 days
Diamond Princess underwent a multimillion-dollar refurbishment in Singapore from January 19 through February 2, 2019 as part of Princess Cruises' Come Back New Promise program. Movies Under the Stars received upgraded 7.1 surround sound and new pool-deck LED lighting. The casino received new carpeting, televisions and lighting; Lotus Spa and the fitness center gained renovated treatment and salon spaces and updated equipment; Explorers Lounge, Club Fusion and Princess Theater received digital-audio upgrades; Horizon Court received new furnishings; and Japanese-style bidet toilets were installed in public restrooms and suite bathrooms.
Previous Dry Dock
March 28, 2017 - April 5, 2017
Shipyard
Seatrium Admiralty Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
9 days
Diamond Princess completed a scheduled dry dock in Singapore from March 28 through April 5, 2017. In addition to maintenance and refurbishment work, the ship received Princess Cruises' new hull livery.

Discovery Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
Early November 2025 - November 17, 2025
Shipyard
Seatrium Tuas Boulevard Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
Approximately two weeks
Discovery Princess arrived in Singapore in late October 2025 before undergoing a scheduled dry dock at Seatrium Tuas Boulevard in November. The shipyard period combined routine technical maintenance, class work and general refurbishment with installation of an air-lubrication system intended to reduce hull friction and improve fuel efficiency. Public areas and staterooms received new carpeting, updated upholstery and furniture, while the exterior received fresh paint. The ship left the dry-dock facility on November 17 and resumed passenger operations from Singapore.

Emerald Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 9, 2025 - April 29, 2025
Shipyard
Fincantieri Palermo
Duration
21 days
Emerald Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Fincantieri Palermo in April 2025, arriving at the facility on April 9 and returning to passenger service on April 29. Industry reporting described the core scope as scheduled maintenance, class inspections and technical work.

Reported passenger-facing work included conversion of the Wheelhouse Bar into O'Malley's Irish Pub and Sports Bar, accessibility-related updates in cabins and public spaces, replacement carpeting and refurbishment of the buffet. Additional reported technical work included underwater-hull cleaning and painting, thruster and stabilizer overhauls, scrubber and steel work, and installation of air-lubrication and membrane-bioreactor systems. Some of this detailed scope is documented through secondary reporting rather than a comprehensive Princess post-dry-dock announcement.
Previous Dry Dock
October 12, 2022 - October 28, 2022
Shipyard
Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (Botlek)
Duration
17 days
Emerald Princess underwent routine dry docking at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam frof October 12, 2022 to October 28, 2022. The project included scheduled maintenance, technical and classification work, safety inspections, and hull cleaning and repainting.
Previous Dry Dock
April 1, 2019 - April 14, 2019
Shipyard
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
Duration
14 days
Emerald Princess completed a two-week dry dock at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards from April 1 through April 14, 2019. The project combined routine maintenance and classification work with passenger-area refurbishment, including Princess Luxury Bed installation, refreshed décor in The Sanctuary and Camp Discovery, and creation of Planks BBQ and Steamers Seafood from part of the buffet area.
Previous Dry Dock
November 30, 2015 - December 13, 2015
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
14 days
Emerald Princess underwent a multimillion-pound refurbishment in Freeport from November 30 through December 13, 2015. SHARE by Curtis Stone replaced Sabatini's, and Salty Dog Gastropub was introduced in the Wheelhouse Bar. Passenger staterooms received Princess Luxury Beds, the fitness center gained new equipment and free weights, and approximately 100 staterooms were converted into connecting family accommodations.
Previous Dry Dock
December 7, 2012 - December 17, 2012
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
11 days
Emerald Princess underwent a scheduled dry-dock renovation from December 7 through December 17, 2012. The shipyard described the visit as a routine maintenance docking, with the work focused primarily on scheduled maintenance and technical upkeep rather than a major passenger-area refurbishment.

Enchanted Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
April 15, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Shipyard
Fincantieri Palermo
Duration
18 days
Enchanted Princess completed a scheduled dry dock from April 15 through May 2, 2026. Available reporting characterizes the project as routine maintenance and cosmetic refresh work, but no sufficiently authoritative public source located in this run identified the shipyard, geographic location or a detailed itemized scope.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
March 30, 2023 - April 15, 2023
Shipyard
Fincantieri Palermo
Duration
17 days
Enchanted Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Fincantieri Palermo in Palermo, Sicily, from March 30 through April 15, 2023. The 17-day project combined routine maintenance, underwater hull cleaning and painting, public-area refurbishment and installation of an Air Lubrication System designed to reduce hull friction, fuel consumption and emissions. Passenger-facing changes included the debut of The Catch by Rudi seafood restaurant, which replaced Bistro Sur La Mer, while Sabatini's Italian Trattoria was relocated from Deck 5 to the former Bistro Sur La Mer space on Deck 7.

Grand Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 18, 2025 - May 3, 2025
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Duration
Approximately two weeks
Grand Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, from April 18 through May 3, 2025. The project combined routine maintenance, class inspections and passenger-area refresh work with upgrades throughout guest and operational spaces. Documented work included painting of guest elevators, replacement of bridge solar glides, marble replacement in public bathrooms, new galley tiles, replacement of pool-deck bulkheads, recoating of jacuzzis and retiling of spa treatment-room showers. Crew areas were also refreshed with replacement tables in the crew mess.
Previous Dry Dock
April 25, 2022 - May 11, 2022
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Duration
17 days
Grand Princess completed a 17-day dry dock at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, from April 25 through May 11, 2022. The project formed part of Vigor's active 2022 cruise-ship maintenance program and included scheduled shipyard and logistics work.
Previous Dry Dock
March 3, 2019 - March 20, 2019
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Grand Princess underwent a wet-dock refurbishment at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, in 2019. The period included maintenance and passenger-area refurbishment work including hull cleaning and painting, bow and stern thruster maintenance, davit load testing, minor steel repairs, interior refurbishment, and energy/environmental-efficiency work.
Previous Dry Dock
December 10, 2016 - December 20, 2016
Shipyard
BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair
Duration
11 days
Grand Princess underwent a scheduled maintenance and refurbishment dry dock at Vigor's Pier 70 facility in San Francisco. Passenger-area improvements included installation of Princess Luxury Beds, redesigned Camp Discovery youth facilities, refurbishment of Sabatini's, addition of Coffee & Cones, replacement of the Movies Under the Stars screen, and renewal of carpeting and other interior finishes.
Previous Dry Dock
April 11, 2011 - May 4, 2011
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
24 days
Grand Princess underwent a major refurbishment in April - May 2011. The cantilevered Skywalkers Nightclub structure was removed from the stern, reducing weight and altering the ship's exterior profile. New and reworked passenger venues included Crown Grill, a pizzeria, Leaves tea lounge and The One5 nightclub. Seven window suites were added; and the casino, boutiques, art gallery, Horizon Court, Lotus Spa and wedding chapel were refurbished.

Island Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Dry Dock In Progress
April 8, 2015 - May 20, 2015
Shipyard
Fincantieri Arsenale Triestino San Marco
Location
Trieste, Italy
Duration
42 days
Island Princess underwent a 42-day major revitalization at Fincantieri's Trieste repair facility in spring 2015. The project added new passenger accommodations and significantly reworked aft areas of the ship. Technical work included installation of an auxiliary diesel engine and alternator, together with a new exhaust line fitted with an exhaust-gas scrubber. More than 2,000 workers were involved and the project accounted for approximately 120,000 work hours.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
September 5, 2024 - September 24, 2024
Shipyard
Fincantieri Palermo
Duration
20 days
Island Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Fincantieri Palermo from September 5 through September 24, 2024. The project covered scheduled maintenance and classification work, safety inspections, technical overhauls, hull cleaning and repainting, general hotel upkeep and minor updates to passenger staterooms and public spaces.

Majestic Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
March 11, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Shipyard
Fincantieri Palermo
Duration
Approximately three weeks
Majestic Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Fincantieri Palermo from March 11 through April 1, 2025. The project combined routine technical maintenance and class inspections with substantial passenger-area refurbishment. New and reworked venues included O'Malley's Irish Pub, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Good Spirits At Sea, Alfredo's Slice, Salty Dog Café, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar and Bellini's Cocktail Bar. Retail and entertainment changes included expanded EFFY jewelry spaces, a new Confectionary and Captains Arcade, along with additional refreshed public spaces before the ship returned to service.

Regal Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 25, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Shipyard
Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (Botlek)
Duration
15 days
Regal Princess underwent a special dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam from late April into early May 2025. The ship arrived at the Rotterdam facility on April 25 and resumed passenger service on May 9. Princess arranged the unscheduled project to address an essential technical issue that had affected the ship's winter operations but was not described as compromising its safety certification or passenger facilities.

The central task was replacement of a failed diesel-generator engine. Damen's project team prepared the vessel before docking, then removed exterior shell plating and an internal bulkhead, cleared piping, pumps and walkways, installed skidding tracks and lifted the failed engine out. The replacement engine was installed by reversing that process, after which the affected structure and systems were restored. The project also included hull painting, technical servicing and general upkeep. The April 4 transatlantic voyage was shortened, and a subsequent cruise was canceled to create the repair window.

Royal Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Next Scheduled Dry Dock
October 16, 2026 - October 29, 2026
Location
Singapore
Duration
14 days
Royal Princess is scheduled for a 14-day dry-dock period in Singapore from October 16 through October 29, 2026. The publicly available operational schedule supports an October 16 arrival in Singapore followed by the ship's return to passenger service on October 30 for a Southeast Asia voyage. The specific shipyard and planned technical or passenger-facing work scope remain unannounced.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
December 1, 2018 - December 8, 2018
Shipyard
Grand Bahama Shipyard
Duration
8 days
Royal Princess underwent a multimillion-dollar dry-dock refurbishment at Grand Bahama Shipyard from December 1 through December 8, 2018. All passenger accommodations received Princess Luxury Beds and refreshed bedding, the Lotus Spa and fitness complex was refurbished, and the ship introduced updated theater programming including The Secret Silk and Encore.

Ruby Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
September 24, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Duration
29 days
Ruby Princess underwent an extended scheduled dry dock at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, from September 24 through October 22, 2023. The project focused on routine maintenance, classification work and comprehensive technical overhaul work.
Previous Dry Dock
September 29, 2018 - Ocrtober 13, 2018
Shipyard
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards
Duration
15 days
Ruby Princess underwent an approximately $8.2 million dry-dock refurbishment in October 2018. Passenger-facing changes included introduction or updating of Slice Pizzeria, Salty Dog Grill and SHARE by Curtis Stone, together with broader refurbishment work.
Previous Dry Dock
December 3, 2015 - December 14, 2015
Shipyard
Seaspan Vancouver Drydock
Duration
12 days
Ruby Princess completed a scheduled dry-dock refurbishment in Vancouver from December 3 through December 14, 2015. SHARE by Curtis Stone replaced Sabatini's, while the Salty Dog Gastropub dining experience was introduced in the Wheelhouse Bar. Passenger accommodations received Princess Luxury Beds, Club Class Mini-Suite services were introduced and the fitness center received updated equipment and free weights.

Sapphire Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Recently Completed Dry Dock
September 20, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Duration
19 days
Sapphire Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, from September 20 through October 8, 2025. The 19-day project combined routine technical maintenance and general refurbishment with the addition of two specialty restaurants. Makoto Ocean replaced the former Internet Café on Deck 7, while Crown Grill was installed in the former Savoy Dining Room on Deck 5.

Princess subsequently confirmed that the project included general refurbishments and enhancements, with Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill as its principal passenger-facing changes. Although the ship returned to service in October, Princess stated that both new restaurants would open to guests on November 16, 2025.

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 12, 2023 - April 28, 2023
Shipyard
Vigor Shipyard
Location
Portland, Oregon
Duration
17 days
Sapphire Princess underwent a routine scheduled dry dock at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon. The project focused on regular technical maintenance and overhauls, classification work and hotel upkeep, along with hull cleaning and repainting.
Previous Dry Dock
March 14, 2018 - March 28, 2018
Shipyard
Seatrium Admiralty Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
15 days
Sapphire Princess underwent an approximately two-week dry-dock refurbishment in Singapore in 2018. The ship received Princess' hull livery and all cabins were upgraded with Princess Luxury Beds. Lotus Spa and the fitness center, retail shops, corridors and hallways were renovated; Princess Theater received a new LED screen; a Club Class Mini-Suite category was introduced; and public areas received broader carpeting, furnishing and technology updates.

Sky Princess Dry Dock Schedule

Previous Dry Docks

Previous Dry Dock
April 19, 2023 - May 6, 2023
Shipyard
Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam (Botlek)
Duration
18 days
Sky Princess completed a scheduled dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam's Botlek facility in Rotterdam in April and May 2023. The project included installation of an Air Lubrication System, with 12 air-release units installed beneath the hull to reduce hydrodynamic resistance and improve efficiency. The underwater hull was hydro-blasted to bare metal and completely repainted, while selected staterooms and public spaces were refurbished. Passenger-area changes included the introduction of The Catch by Rudi seafood restaurant in place of Bistro Sur La Mer.

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