Trimline, the Southampton-based marine interior refurbishment specialists, has completed a ten-day renovation of Thomson Cruises’ 34,000 gross ton cruise liner, Thomson Celebration. Eighty-six staff from Trimline met the ship in wet-dock in Limassol, Cyprus to begin refurbishment as part of the cruise line’s modernisation strategy for 2015.
The ship’s Horizons bar saw the largest transformation, with soft furnishings from Trimline’s Southampton workshop updating the look and feel. Further changes included re-upholstery of chairs plus the addition of new curtains, sofas and banquette seating. New carpet and deck heads were also installed leaving the space refreshed and bright. In addition to this a new Amtico dance floor was also fitted.
Hemingway’s Bar had an electrical overhaul with new LED light replacement for energy efficiency and new electric sliding doors were fitted to the Lido deck to create an automatic exit and entrance.
A new stainless steel bar was fitted along with new white goods including dishwashers and ice machines as part of the conversion of the old Sports Deck to a new Sun Lounge area. A brand new canopy was also installed.
In addition, seven lifts were fitted with new flooring, panelling and deck heads and public toilets were redecorated with new tiling.
Andrew Richards, CEO at Trimline, said: “Working on Thomson Celebration has been a great example of how our teams can turn around large-scale refits in very short time frames. This is something we are proud of as a business and allows us to work well with so many of our customers. Heading into our 50th year in 2015, this is an aspect that will continue to strengthen our service in the years to come.”
Refurbishment of Thomson Celebration came in advance of completion of more extensive works to an additional ship in the Thomson Cruises fleet, Thomson Dream.
