Crystal Cruises is considering a refurbish of the vintage cruise ship as an ocean-going vessel.

The Genting HK-controlled firm unveiled the “enormous undertaking” today along with the SS United States Conservancy, the non-profit group taking care of the ship.

Crystal Cruises says it will undertake a feasibility study lasting through this year to see whether the refurbishment will be viable. During that time, Crystal Cruises will pay for the maintenance costs of the vessel, now docked in Philadelphia.

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