select cabins and all suites received updated bathrooms, (deck 10) 25 new balcony and inside cabins, (deck 2) Lincoln Center Stage (chamber music hall), (deck 11) The Retreat (adult sundeck area) replaces the sunbathing canvas areas, major Royal and Penthouse Suites renovations, decor changes and renovations (pool area, Casino, Solarium), new relaxation/entertainment area (Rooftop Terrace, deck 12), new steakhouse restaurant (Tuscan Grille) replacing "SS United States"), new steakhouse restaurant (Tuscan Grille) replacing "Normandie"), Rooftop Terrace (taking some space from aft sundeck area), Future Cruise Sales desk (separate from Captain's Club), Cinema (redesigned to double as Conference Center), Top Deck Burger Bar (replacing Mast Grill), Major Suite renovations (Royal and Penthouse), Cabin upgrades (bathrooms, lighting, carpeting, drapes, bed linens, artwork, RFID door locks). Notes: The Carnival Breeze completed its 2022 dry-dock in April 2022 after being sent to dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain. In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. The 2,200-guest ship, which will join Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream and the new Excel-Class Carnival Jubilee in the Port of Galveston, will offer longer sailings of nine, 10, 11 and even 12 days beginning in the fall of 2024 and . There does not appear to be a gap in Nieuw Amsterdam's schedule during 2022/2023 for her overdue dry dock and Nieuw Statendam is getting close to dry dock time. Carnival Miracle to Sail from Galveston - cruisecritic.com These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. During Carnival Dream's last dry-dock it received the following updates: Routine hotel maintenance Cosmetic enhancements in lounges and public areas such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work and lighting Alchemy Bar (replaced Plaza Bar at Ocean Plaza) Pizzeria del Capitano (replaced Carnival Deli) Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. In 2020-2021, Carnival Victory was renamed "Carnival Radiance" (upgraded to Sunshine-Class at Navantia/Cadiz Spain). Events | Port of Redwood Below is the official restart dates for the Behind the Fun tours on Carnival cruise ships: Carnival Panorama - March 6. Updated Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Dry Dock Schedule and Upgrades August 2022 Update: HAL Dry Docks, Charters & Groups Onboard Grand Dining Room (Deck 5 aft) received new premium furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandeliers. A good economy, good weather, high-quality marinas, and a laid back way of life. In 2003-2008, by the SOE ("Signature of Excellence") program, HAL upgraded all older vessels, on which were also added new venues, stateroom categories, and amenities. This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. The majority of those joined the fleets owned by the world's biggest cruise companies - Carnival Corporation and RCCL-Royal Caribbean - via their subsidiaries/brands. The company is among the leaders on the cruise ship refit market. Appearance and fuel efficiency Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. In 2017, the ship received a major upgrade with all the FUN 2.0 enhancements, including the popular Guys Burger Joint. See Carnival Dream's 2023 to 2024 schedule and popular upcoming cruise itineraries on Cruise Critic. Carnival Horizon 's first cruise after its extensive dry dock is scheduled for Saturday, January 22. Carnival Victory's transformation into Carnival Radiance - March 19 through April 26, 2020. Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar redesigned, as well as most public venues. Registered in England and Wales. Some 24 ships are scheduled to enter dry dock during the second quarter. 2022. On November 15, 2018, Windstar announced the "Star Plus Initiative" - drydock fleet renovation program budgeted USD 250 million. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. To read more cruise ship technology news, please visit our engines-propulsion-fuel survey. Carnival Miracle to Drydock; Radiance to Take - Cruise Industry News Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. On Lido Deck, Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop was replaced with Fish and Ships (poolside specialty seafood bar). The cruise ship refurbishment dates by vessel were: Each of these vessels is now 824 ft / 251 m long, with a weight of ~60,000 GT and passenger capacity 2,070. Carnival Dream entered dry dock recently to receive some major enhancements and new additions. Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. 2018 (January 31- March 1) Freeport Bahamas, 2020 (Royal Amplified) January 12 - March 7, (USD 65 million) - general maintenance, technical overhauls, refreshed interiors, new attractions (Laser Tag, Escape Room), routine maintenance (hull cleaning and painting, mechanical/machinery inspections and upgrades), open-deck spaces renovations (sundeck, swimming pools), recarpeting of all indoor public areas (hallways, bars, lounges). Bionic Bar replaced Champagne Bar, Music Hall replaced Dazzles Disco. However, its the chance the cruise line will have to make some minor upgrades such as carpeting and decor. Carnival Magic completes dry-dock, debuting all-new Carnival Cruise Navigator OTS' drydock reconstruction (Jan-Feb 2019) was budgeted USD 115M. For 2019 were scheduled Navigator and Oasis, for 2020 - Allure and Freedom, for 2021 - Liberty. For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all cruise line refurbishments 2018-2019-2020 schedule. lounge renovations (La Terrazza, Observation Lounge, Panorama Lounge). Casino and Conference Room (new curtains, chairs), (Deck 5) 9x Terrace Suite refitted to Veranda Suites, all cabins upgraded with 40-inch flat TVs (interactive system), all cabin bathrooms (repolished granite countertops). After the refit, each of them is 902 ft / 275 m long, with a weight of ~65,000 GT and capacity 2,680 pax, featuring 193 additional cruise staterooms and 59 new crew cabins. Carnival Cruise Lines - Dry Dock Schedule - Cruising Earth Dream-class concepts (waterslide, lighting/audio upgrades), renovations (restaurants, bars, spa, atrium, cabins, kids areas), Animator's Palate restaurant with 2 dinner shows, kids programs upgrades (Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab), new venues - Tiana's Place (restaurant), Fathoms (disco), O'Gills (English pub), Mickey's Mainsail (shop), Chill Teen Spa, Smile Spa, a new AquaPark with a slide, water cannons, water sprays, onboard boutiques enhancement - new interior designs, new perfumery on each ship selling top brands, like Dior, new passenger and crew cabins (respectively 193 and 59 per vessel), new shipwide artificial intelligence translation system (based on Baidu search engine and technology by Tuge). Carnival Miracle recently underwent a dry dock spell to add Carnival's red, white and blue livery to the ship's hull. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. Hurtigruten's "Green Push" fleet renovation program is budgeted USD 850 million. Vitality Spa and Fitness Center (wellness complex on Deck 12) enhanced, enlarged and relocated (from forward to aft), new exclusive lounges - Suite Lounge andDiamond Lounge, new cabins (25 oceanview, 23 interior), new forward spa cabins, cabin categories changes, new flat TVs in all cabins, theater renamed "La Scala" (DreamWorks Experience added), Photo Gallery renamed "Focus", size reduced, Vault disco replaced by "Giovanni's Table", Inside cabins converted to Virtual Balcony, Portofino restaurant replaced with "Chops Grille", Island Grill Bar and Florist Shop removed, In-line Skating Track replaced with FlowRider, Cloud Nine and Seven Hearts rooms replaced with Izumi, 19th Hole lounge replaced with Diamond Club, Digital signage (touch-screen way finders) installed. All staterooms were completely overhauled (redesigned and refurnished) and upgraded with custom-made furniture, polished wood, stone finishes, designer accessories, smart HDTVs, USB ports, LED lighting. From fall 2024 to spring 2025, Carnival Miracle will . By this program will be introduced new and innovative features, new experiences and amenities, new pool deck areas and venues, new dining options, new nightlife concepts, new onboard attractions. 6:00 AMWednesday. As a result, all cruises onboard the Radiance set to depart between Oct. 17, 2022, and Oct. 28, 2022 have been cancelled. After the drydocks, each of the 4 Lirica-class ships has: (USD 30 million, Freeport) MSC Armonia drydock 2019 (Nov 18 - Dec 8) - all public areas and staterooms renovated. ULTIMATE Carnival Legend Ship Tour Post Dry Dock Renovations! (all drydocks are at Fosen Yards, Norway). The new public spaces and cabins were designed by the NYC-based "The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry". Each drydock cost ~US$35-40 million. The second of Carnival's new Excel Class of cruise ships after Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration made her maiden voyage on 6th November 2022. All big lines put their liners into dry dock every few years to update (or upgrade) them - it costs money, but again - it's cheaper than going on brand new ships. So far, ten Carnival cruise ships have received the new livery, and it will continue to roll out through 2022. addition of 21 cabins Lanai category and contemporary bar, Mix. Carnival Cruise Line Sets 2021 Dry Docks For Three Ships And Defers The Star Plus project increased Windstar fleet's capacity by 24%. Each of the enlarged gambling facilities now has 140 of the gaming industry's newest slot and video poker machines. Carnival Magic has left dry-dock at the shipyard in Marseilles, France, revealing the new Carnival Cruise Line livery that is being rolled out across the fleet. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise.