Sun Princess has begun an extensive $30 million transformation that will refurbish and enhance the Princess Cruises ship.

During the two-week makeover, the vessel will receive a sparkling new atrium with Princess’ signature International Café, a new sushi and seafood venue, an updated Horizon Court buffet, and a refreshed Lotus Spa.

Interested viewers can follow the dry-dock progress while the ship is at the Sembawang shipyard in Singapore with regular photo updates offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse each day through August 20th.

The online dry-dock journal will offer a rare look at the work required to transform the ship with new interior furnishings and finishes, fresh hull paint and exterior refurbishment, and its new contemporary and Asian-style touches.

“Sun Princess debuted our first Japan-based cruise program earlier this year, and now the vessel will benefit from its time there with some new Asia-inspired elements as well as signature Princess features,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president.

“We know from past projects that there is a great deal of interest in a dry-dock such as this, so we’re again inviting the public to follow along as the ship is transformed.”

When Sun Princess emerges from dry-dock, the ship’s new atrium will feature Princess’ signature International Café with expanded seating and new décor.

A new dining venue, Kai Sushi, will serve up sushi and seafood.

The Horizon Court will feature contemporary food service areas and action stations for live a la carte cooking as well as a special pastry shop and coffee bar, refreshed décor and expanded seating.

A sophisticated space designed especially for the ship’s Sterling Steakhouse experience will also debut.

The ship’s top deck hamburger grill will be transformed into an al fresco barbeque venue, and the ice cream bar will add specialty coffee options.

The Lotus Spa will also get a thorough makeover, with new décor.

Once out of dry-dock, Sun Princess will set sail on a season of Asia and Australia cruises, before beginning a second season of Japan-based cruising in April 2014.