The ship will most likely arrive at Ulstein Verft in early April 2017 and the job is scheduled to be completed by mid-June 2017 in time for next year's Arctic cruise season.
The makeover includes renovation of the ship interiors, significant technical upgrades such as the replacement of main engines and gears, as well as the addition of new passenger cabins.
New bathrooms will be fitted in every cabin, and upgrades to the Main Lounge and Main Dining Room, gym, and select suites.
Significant technical enhancements include two new engines, generators, gear boxes, drive systems, and re-bladed propellers to increase fuel efficiency and a minimized carbon footprint.
'This is an important contract to us within a new segment. The shipowner wanted a quality partner, and even if it’s a demanding project with short delivery time, we will deliver on-time with quality as always,' says Ulstein Verft's managing director Kristian Sætre.'The work in our engineering and design department has started,' he added.
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