Phoenix Reisen’s Artania recently arrived at the Chantier Naval de Marseille in France to undergo an unscheduled drydock.

According to an update shared by the company, the 1984-built ship is undergoing repairs in addition to a modernization project.

Phoenix Reisen added that the drydock, which will be primarily aimed at repairing a bow thruster, offers a rare opportunity for other enhancements.

The company also noted that the project is being run in partnership with the ship management company BSM.

Cruise Industry News, Phoenix Reisen had to cancel a cruise to make room for the drydock, which wasn’t initially part of Artania’s schedule for 2025.

When announcing the drydock in September 2025, the company said that the shipyard visit was necessary for the ship to undergo repairs on a defective bow thruster.

As a result, a 14-night cruise to the Mediterranean and the Canaries that was scheduled to sail on December 6, 2025 was cancelled.

Following the work, the Artania is set to welcome guests for an 18-night holiday cruise to the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

Sailing roundtrip from Savona starting on December 20, 2025, the itinerary features visits to destinations in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

In early 2026, the 45,000-ton vessel kicks off a 125-night cruise to the U.S. East Coast, the Caribbean and South America.

The itinerary is highlighted by overnight visits to a wide range of destinations, including Mindelo, Barbados, St. Vincent, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Puerto Montt, Santo Domingo, New York City and more.

The Artania previously underwent a major modernization project in late 2024 as part of a 20-million-euro drydock.

In addition to technical work, the refit included updates to the ship’s public areas and staterooms, as well as the introduction of new balcony cabins.