Carnival has several ship dry-docks scheduled throughout the next two years. This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. The company's additional program for ship technology upgrades (also fleetwide) was budgeted USD 300 million. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. According to John Heald, cruises from March 24, 2024 through & including April 28, 2024 are cancelled for the dry-dock. Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT. February 8, 2022 Cruise Industry News The drydock and refurbishment market is hot for the start of 2022 as operators take the opportunity to do updates and necessary work before ships get back to full operational status, according to the 2022 Drydock and Refurbishment Report by Cruise Industry News. ****Holland America Line's USD 300 million fleet renovation project included updating onboard entertainment, dining and suites fleetwide in 2016-2018. redesigning of interior public areas (to become similar to Silver Muse), new carpeting (throughout), refurbished corridors and hallways, lounge renovations, overhauled Restaurant, Show Lounge, Library, Card and Conference Room, all staterooms upgraded, cabin balcony floors enhanced, outdoor decks renovated, their furniture replaced, 2020 drydock ("Project Invictus") the vessel will receive ice-class certificate, latest-technology equipment for navigation in Arctic and Antarctic destinations, upgraded Theater Lounge, new Zodiacs and sea kayaks, renovations of Spa and Salon, Atrium, Reception, La Terrazza, La Dame, Main Bar, Pool Bar, Observation Lounge, Panorama Lounge, all public WCs, stretched / lengthened by inserting a prebuilt midsection (length 15 m / 49 ft), 34 new cabins (6x Silver Suites, 26x Veranda Suites, 2x Panorama Suites), all existing staterooms and venues fully renovated, all top-tier suites received new handcrafted toppers, handmade mattresses, large flat HDTVs, new category (Balsorano Suite) decorated with items of personal value to Silversea Cruises chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, new restaurants and bars (Indochine, Atlantide, Silver Note, Spaccanapoli, Seishin, La Dame, Arts Cafe, Dolce Vita), new Health & Fitness center (with Outdoor Aerobics Studio), "Spa at Silversea" upgraded to Zagara Spa, flat TVs, beds with new mattresses, deluxe linens, refurbished public spaces (new carpets, curtains, etc). The main casino on Deck 5 is expected to have both smoking and non-smoking options. The project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine changes for fleet's three Star-Class mega-yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride. This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. Izumi restaurant removed to Deck 4 (Windjammer area) and upgraded with the Teppanyaki menu. Cruise Industry News. Note2: All Cadiz (Spain)-based ship refurbishments are done by the Navantia shipbuilding company - Europe's 5th and the world's 9th largest shipbuilder. Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. Celebrity Infinity - TBD 2021. For 2019 were scheduled Navigator and Oasis, for 2020 - Allure and Freedom, for 2021 - Liberty. All existing staterooms were completely refurbished, including their bathrooms, balconies, sliding doors. RCI's 6-ship refurbishment project "innovation renovations" was implemented in 2016. Following drydock, each ship now has 2x new dining venues, new shop, new retail space; enlarged Gym, new Spa, larger swimming pool, new tender loading area (midship), 2x new tender boats (90-seats each), expanded and upgraded staff-crew areas and cabins. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. Carnival Cruise ships listed in alphabetical order with no dry docks/upgrades scheduled and the final time they had been in dry dock: Carnival Breeze - March 2022 -April 2022 Carnival Celebration - New ship, by no means been in dry dock Carnival Conquest - September 2022 - October 2022 Carnival Dream - February 2022 - March 2022 Cruise port schedules 2023-2024-2025, ships in port, real-time port maps, cruise terminals information, parking, hotels, shore excursions highlights. The two new dining venues are an alternative Spanish specialty restaurant ("Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso") and a casual BBQ space (adjacent to Star Bar). Part of the ship's regular maintenance schedule, the shipyard stay was confirmed by Carnival Cruise Line in May. Martinis (piano bar lounge on Deck 5) was redesigned, new silver-white marble bar top and walnut paneling were added. 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. complete refurbishment of 255 passenger staterooms (3 cabin decks) - new carpets and furniture, electrical works, minor redesigning (wall modifications). Carnival Victory's transformation into Carnival Radiance - March 19 through April 26, 2020. Corporation's main underwater teams are in Holland, Italy, and the Canaries. Mardi Gras was put in service in 2021 and has not yet been scheduled for a future dry dock. Disney Magic Drydock Dates. new category cabin (Club-Class Mini-Suite) offers VIP amenities and reserved dining area. This site uses cookies to help personalize content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Time is money - while a cruise ship overhaul takes 15-30-days, building a new liner (design to launch) takes ~3 years (depending on vessel size, specifications, special features, owner, budget, etc). (all drydocks are at Fosen Yards, Norway). During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant. . So far in 2019, several Carnival cruise ships have already been refurbished in dry dock. All staterooms are upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet). On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. According to Carnival Cruise Line, the 2,100-guest ship will receive . Transferred from Costa Cruises, the 2009-built vessel is being transformed into a Carnival vessel at the Fincantieri drydock in Palermo, Italy. Last Updated: Oct 15, 2020, Subject to change for any reason, or no reason at all! The company designs, manufactures and installs staterooms (crew and passenger cabin units), galley/kitchen equipment, provision stores, cold freezer rooms, refrigeration machinery systems, laundry facilities, pantries, bars. All passenger cabins received new bedding and the custom-made Princess Luxury Bed. Cruise Ships Continue Record Drydocking Pace in 2022 April 21, 2022 Cruise Industry News As more vessels are prepared to resume service around the world and are also scheduled for routine upgrades, drydock facilities globally continue to be busy with cruise ship projects. A major refit, on the other hand, usually involves significant changes in construction (or services) and have an "unpleasant" tendency to start prior to the actual drydock (even during the sailing prior) and often continues into the first sailing after. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). The drydocks were scheduled for the period October 2019 through November 2020, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily. Canyon Ranch Spa (new steam and changing rooms), all public spaces renovated (furnishings, fabrics, lighting fixtures, artworks), new interactive-entertainment kids areas - themed Star Wars and Disney Infinity, new ice-cream bar - Vanellope's Sweets & Treats (handmade gelato), Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (kids beauty salon for character makeovers - princesses, knights, pirates), Deck 13's adult sundeck area now with Satellite Falls (splash pool, benches, rain curtain), extensive renovations (restaurants, bars, spa, atrium, staterooms( kids area, Dream-class concepts (waterslide starting near the funnel's top and swinging out over the side of the ship; lighting/audio upgrades), updated Boutiques (Bibbidi Bobbidi, Anna & Elsa's). Drydock refit projects for older vessels always include installing low-water usage toilets (urinals and fixtures), energy-efficient LED lighting (inside and outside), energy-efficient windows, HVAC system (heat-ventilation-air conditioning), hull coating (to reduce the boat's resistance through water). All Vista-, Signature- and Rotterdam-class liners' Suites received new furniture, carpeting, wall covers, quartz stone-topped desk, dresser, nightstands, make-up vanity, USB outlet (on the bed's headboard), LED reading lights, lighted closet rod, interactive flat TV system (free movies on demand), new in-cabin amenities (espresso coffee machine, binoculars, free mimosas with in-cabin breakfast). (2020, USD 35 million drydock), Finnmarken ship renamed to Otto Sverdrup, (Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line via Margaritaville at Sea) Margaritaville Paradise/fka Grand Classica, MS The World (privately owned residence ship). Coined "Fun Italian Style," the Venezia is set to leave the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain, with a unique hull. Works include engineering/machinery updates, hull cleaning-painting, new furniture and decors (sometimes only changing the color schemes), new carpets, smart HDTVs (interactive systems), shipwide Wi-Fi coverage and faster satellite Internet, replacing handrails and glass, upgrades of venues (sometimes creating new lounge areas or expanding old ones), new amenities and services, etc. RCI's "Royal Advantage" renovation program (2011-2016) was budgeted US$300 million. In the SPA is added expanded SEA Thermal Suite. It may not display this or other websites correctly. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). The 4-year fleet refurbishment program starts in February 2019. Carnival Corp. to Drydock 24 Ships in Next 3 Months March 23, 2022 Cruise Industry News It will be a busy second quarter for Carnival Corporation as the company is planning to drydock 24 ships as part of its ramp-up to a full service resumption. With 51 visits (five more than last year) featuring 38 embarking and disembarking operations and 13 stopovers, the season will generate $25 million in economic impact.. Carnival's First "Italian-Style" Ship. New deck added - Deck 14 features 36 staterooms: 2 Grand Vista Suites, 2 Scenic Ocean View staterooms, 22 Junior Suites and 10 Interior staterooms; 1 new interior stateroom added to Empress Deck 7 and 1 new interior stateroom added to Verandah Deck 11. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. Most of the information currently contained below was gathered pre-COVID.This dry dock schedule contains the entire Carnival Cruise Lines' Fleet. update of all audiovisual equipment, carpeting, and furnishings. In August 2018, Oceania announced the company's OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project budgeted USD 100 million. The Haven Suite complex (new furniture, lighting, wall covering, artworks), redesigned photo gallery, library, card room, technical upgrades (2 new rudders, new propeller caps, hull repainting / new type silicone paint), general maintenance works (lifeboats, tenders, thrusters, stabilizers, cabin air-conditioning system), cabins updates (new furniture, carpeting, headboards, smart HDTVs, USB outlets), The Haven Courtyard refurbished (deck areas, pool, hot tubs, new furniture, and cabanas), All of The Haven suites and villas renovated, Moderno Churrascaria (new tables, chairs, wall laminates, granite bar tops, glass-door entrance), O'Sheehan's Bar and Grill updated (plus new banquet seating for large groups), pool deck (new flooring, whirlpools refurbished), "Great Outdoors" and "Sky High" bars received new flooring, (2017) extensive updates to public areas and staterooms, (2019) pool deck and lounge renovations added Starbucks Bar, 14 new venues added (dining, bars, lounges), enlarged and redesigned wellness complex (Mandara Spa & Fitness), new dining venues - Taste (Main Dining Room), The Local Bar and Grill (24-hour complimentary food bar), Garden Cafe (all-day complimentary restaurant), The Great Outdoors Bar and Grill (complimentary), Waves Pool Bar (complimentary fast-food), Onda by Scarpetta (Italian specialty restaurant), new bar lounges - Bliss Ultra Lounge, Spinnaker Lounge, Humidor Cigar Lounge, Splash Academy (waterpark/kids outdoor playground) replaced with Spice H2O (adults-only sundeck), Mandara Spa expanded/doubled, added relaxation room (heated loungers), Jacuzzi Room, Sauna Room, Steam Room, thalassotherapy pool, enlarged Fitness Center (new gym equipment), extensive renovation of all staterooms, public areas, restaurants, bars, lounges, stateroom upgrades - new flat HDTVs (infotainment system), USB ports, carpets, headboards, artworks, some furniture, Bliss Ultra Lounge (ex Dazzles disco nightclub), Los Lobos Cantina (Mexican restaurant, former Las Ramblas Bar Restaurant), renovated Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Mandara Spa, Stardust Lounge, Theater, Sun Casino, Main Dining Rooms, Splash Academy (kids park), pool deck, Atrium Cafe, Bliss Ultra Lounge (ex Spinnaker Lounge) - redesigned, new carpets, custom-made loungers, expanded seating, upgraded bar menu, new artworks, Sky High Bar (ex Bier Garten) - enlarged (to 120 seats), updated bar menu), renovated Atrium Cafe, Garden Cafe, Casino (new VIP section), Main Dining Rooms, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Mandara Spa, pool deck, Theatre, Atrium Cafe, extensive updates to public areas and staterooms, new venues - O'Sheehan's Bar and Grill, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, The Pit Stop, Bliss Ultra Lounge, upgraded staterooms - new furniture, carpeting, headboards, smart HDTVs, USB outlets, fully-refurbished The Haven cabins (Courtyard, Suites, Villas), all staterooms upgraded with HDTVs, USB ports, new carpeting, furniture, artworks. the Observation Lounge obtained a small library, nautical chart table, and self-service beverage station. Some technical enhancements, like a new external coating or an updated propulsion, for example, could significantly reduce fuel consumption (improving the ship's efficiency and environmental performance), while "most fun" modern time gadgets and contraptions attract huge crowds - like virtual "real-time" windows in all Inside cabins, or a water park with a slide, or a kids-only area, or a hugely-huge movie screen by the main pool. During Carnival Magic's last dry-dock it received the following updates: During Carnival Miracle's last dry-dock it received the following updates: Carnival Panorama will not be put into service until 2019 therefore it has not yet been scheduled for a future dry dock. Bionic Bar replaced Champagne Bar, Music Hall replaced Dazzles Disco. Click Here For Information On How To Access Carnival Celebration Virtual Tours, Carnival Dream's New Hull Paint Job Taken In Galveston, Click Here For Additional Information About The Dream Class Second Non-Smoking Casinos. 2017 March 25 - April 4 (Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Germany). The new set of ship upgrades and renovations covers onboard dining, entertainment, public venues (bars, lounges, outdoor decks). Scheduled for a summer season in Europe, the 2001-built vessel will spend nearly a month at a shipyard in Spain before resuming service on May 28. On November 15, 2018, Windstar announced the "Star Plus Initiative" - drydock fleet renovation program budgeted USD 250 million. Retail shops are expanded with new brands - including Hublot (luxury Swiss watches) and Shinola (luxury watches, jewellery, premium leather goods). The April one is scheduled for four weeks. Grand Princess (2022, at VIGOR Portland OR) - regular maintenance and technical works, last drydock as Dawn Princess in 2017 (May 27 - June 22, Singapore), (2020) USD 30 million drydocking before joining P&O Australia) - maintenance works, renovations to public areas and all cabins (carpeting, upholstery), (drydock 2023) on Deck 17 were installed the Twin-Racer (142 m-long dealing waterslide) and the P&O Edge Adventure Park (Zipline, Cargo Net, Walk the Plank, Beam Walk, Rock Climbing Wall), drydock 2021(fka Star Princess / 2-week drydocking before joining P&O Australia). This list . In 2018, the ship was drydocked for maintenance works done by Seaspan (Canadian shipbuilder). At CruiseMapper's list of new vessels under construction or on order, you'll also find an impressive number of passenger ships (river-, ocean- and cruiseferries) being built/launched in the period 2015-2019. The project is scheduled for February 2019 through February 2023. One of the industry's largest companies contracted for cruiseship and yacht interior outfitting (both of newbuilds and refitted boats) is De Wave Group (based in Genoa Italy). Cruise ship refurbishment jobs are another issue. Viking Crown Lounge replaced by Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen (Deck 17), new cabin categories introduced (Deck 17), including 10 Suites (6x Grand, 2x Royal, 2x Royal Family), Pinnacle Lounge transformed into OL-Owner Loft Suite. 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. Although many dry-dock dates have been published, details about most ships going to dry-dock are not yet available. In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. In July 2018, the company announced a USD 500 million fleet modernization (drydock refurbishment) program dubbed "Celebrity Revolution". At the following tag-link can be found listed all CruiseMapper's news related to drydock refurbishments. 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. On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. In July 2022, MSC Cruises announced that in 2023 will add Cadiz as a homeport/turnaround port for its liners. In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam. Theater's show program upgraded with a new production show ("Bravo") - the musical is offered on formal nights. The old diesel engines (7 per ship) were replaced with 4 new engines running on ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel) fuel, thus reducing SO emissions. During Carnival Paradise's last dry-dock it received the following updates: Carnival Panorama was put in service in 2019 and has not yet been scheduled for a future dry dock. However, after a pause in operations, many cruise lines are now preparing their ships for a 2022 return. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Hurtigruten's "Green Push" fleet renovation program is budgeted USD 850 million. The Carnival Paradise's last dry-dock was 10/1/2021 - 10/22/2021 according to GoCCL. The surrounding family lounging area was updated with new patio furniture, fixtures, finishes. It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica). Pinnacle Chapel transformed into GL-Grand Loft Suite. Hope they fix all the complaints because we are on the first cruise in May out of drydock. De Wave Group's latest projects included the newbuilds Seabourn Venture, Seabourn Pursuit, Discovery Princess (EUR 15M), Norwegian Prima (EUR 10M), Celebrity Beyond (EUR 9M/April 2021), as well as refit projects for Virgin's Resilient Lady (June 2021/EUR 40M), NCL (EUR 6M), Oceania's Marina and Riviera (~600 staterooms + public areas). The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. UPDATED: Unofficial Carnival Cruise Drydock Schedule! The next video is about the April 2016 drydock refurb of Splendour OTS (now Marella Discovery) done in Freeport Bahamas. Cruising speed: 20 knots Size/Capacity Gross tonnage: 130,000 Length: 1004 feet Beam: 116 feet; 125 feet at pool deck Maximum draft: 27 feet Occupancy based on 2 guests per stateroom: 3646 (1823 staterooms) Full guest occupancy: 4633 Passenger decks: 14 Space ratio: 35:1 Crew Total officers and crew: 1367 Officers: International During this time the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme and routine hotel maintenance & cosmetic enhancements. ABB installed its shore-power equipment on 11x HAL ships. 42 passenger cabins upgraded with French Balconies (slide-opening infinity windows with glass railings), all staterooms and public areas received new carpeting, (redesigned and refurnished) Palm Garden Lounge (deck 6), Wine Bar (deck 5, also expanded), Lobby Reception (deck 3), Lido Deck (deck 6) received new flooring and a pool bar (with butler service), modernization of venues (redesigned Sansibar Lounge, Sakura Sushi Restaurant), interior renovations (new flooring, woodworking, decorations, upholstery, plumbing and tiling, electrical works) to all public areas, passenger and crew cabins, and areas, Seabourn Square and The Club (new furniture, lighting, carpeting, lounge chairs), The Restaurant (redesigned, new furniture, sheer curtains, carpets), Veranda Suites (bedside cabinets/new stone tops, new tables, designer bedding, sofa pillows), Premium Suites (new furniture, changed color palate), All passenger staterooms received new HDTVs and USB 2.0 outlets (on the nightstands), Star Legend (2017 Dec) - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats), updated public spaces (Yacht Club Lounge, Compass Rose Lounge, Star Bar), "Veranda" breakfast-lunch buffet with outdoor seating (nightly transformed into Candles Grill), open-bridge policy (allowing guests to visit the Captain at the bridge), all staterooms renovations (new hardware, textiles, wardrobes, power outlets, USB ports, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor lights, 55-inch smart HDTVs), cabin amenities upgrades (woven lines, silk pajamas, silver ice buckets, GioBagnara Miramar trays), all outside decks renovations (premium teakwood flooring, premium mahogany Balinese beds and sun loungers, Italian brand upholstery, cushions, towels, parasols, hammocks), Forward on Sundeck installed 2x Jacuzzies and 2x rain showers, crew and passenger cabins renovations (new furnishings), public space renovation - reception foyers, bars/cafes, bistro, aft deck areas, new menus (based on Coastal Kitchen concept / seasonal ingredients / locally sourced, fresh pastries from the ship's bakery, floor-ceiling windows installed in dining room restaurants (aft location), new hybrid powerplants running on batteries and LNG engines (a fleet-wide project with scheduled completion 2021), current wellness area replaced by 5 large suites with floor-ceiling windows, 4 new restaurants (Aune Dining Room, Lindstrom, Fredheim, outdoor Grill Bar), enlarged wellness complex (Lounge, Gym, Sauna, treatment rooms), pool deck fully renovated, Gift Shop expanded, Car Deck transformed into boat-launch and equipment storage area. technology upgrades (scrubbers, shoreside power capabilities), WaterWorks Aqua Park, Camp Carnival (kids playground), fully refreshed public spaces (new flooring, updated furniture), Spice H20 (adults-only serenity deck with swimming pool, hot tubs, full-service bar, nightly live entertainment, DJs), Syd Norman's Pour House (ex Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club) - changed the decor, new carpets, furniture, live performances of classic rock songs, updated drink menu), Blue Lagoon replaced by O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Moderno Churrascaria relocated to deck 13 (replacing Star Bar), new Beatles-themed club lounge (The Cavern Club), theater lounge (2 new musical shows ("Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and "Burn the Floor"), restaurant renovations (Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Taste, Manhattan dining room, Garden Cafe buffet) - new carpeting, decors, reupholstered furniture, renovations (Mandara Spa, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Marketplace), Epic Theatre, Casino.
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