Dry Dock. The Star Plus project increased Windstar fleet's capacity by 24%. On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. All rights reserved. At the following tag-link can be found listed all CruiseMapper's news related to drydock refurbishments. All passenger cabins received new bedding and the custom-made Princess Luxury Bed. The existing swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub (large outdoor Jacuzzi) and poolside bar (Morgan's Bar) were renovated. The ship will be heading to dry dock in late April, forcing the line to cancel four sailings from April 23 to May 21, 2022. Note1: All Singapore-based vessel refurbishment projects are done by Sembcorp Marine (at the Admiralty Yard). Carnival Celebration Year Built: 2022 Capacity: 5,200 guests Status: Under construction Location: Turku, Finland The Carnival Celebration is currently being built in Turku, Finland. Martinis (piano bar lounge on Deck 5) was redesigned, new silver-white marble bar top and walnut paneling were added. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. The list of scheduled for drydocks Celebrity ships (by the Celebrity Revolution project) is shown in the following table: Celebrity Eclipse (2022, at VIGOR Portland OR) regular maintenance and technical works, "Celebrity Revolution" fleetwide modernization project (USD 0,5 billion). Seatrade Cruise News is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. Carnival Cruise Line, the flagship brand of Miami-based Carnival Corp. (NYSE: CCL), is doubling down on its Galveston presence. So, we sailed on the Dream a week ago and were told it's going into dry dock for the next 2 weeks. reconfiguration of the centrally located bars. These higher costs won't reoccur in 2023, Bernstein said. This will double dry dock days forQ2compared to the same period in 2019, leading to higher adjusted cruise costs per available lower berth day, excluding fuel. 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). Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Major cruise ship overhauls may include reconstructing or adding new cabins, lounges, restaurants, a SPA facility, swimming pool(s), sometimes adding a whole new deck, and even better - a whole midsection, like the case of MS Enchantment of the Seas refurbishment / lengthening in 2005 (next photo and the YouTube video below). Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Bionic Bar replaced Champagne Bar, Music Hall replaced Dazzles Disco. 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. Body & Soul SPA (deck 12) received new flooring. The midship section has an additional elevator. September 9, 2022. We are scheduled to sail out on her again on March 6th, first cruise after dry dock. For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all cruise line refurbishments 2018-2019-2020 schedule. 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. 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) Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. Retail shops are expanded with new brands - including Hublot (luxury Swiss watches) and Shinola (luxury watches, jewellery, premium leather goods). The Atrium received custom-made chandelier, new flooring, refurbished lobby areas (plus new banquette seating, large HDTV). new category cabin (Club-Class Mini-Suite) offers VIP amenities and reserved dining area. Cruise review , rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by member NathanW35 . new designer boutiques (Decks 5 and 8 /shopping arcade: Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors), Ultimate Abyss (10-deck high waterslide), "The Perfect Storm" (3-deck high, 3-waterslides complex), Blaze Lounge upgraded-redesigned to Blaze Comedy Club (Comedy Live now Diamond Lounge), On Air Club (karaoke-sports bar) replaced by "Spotlight Karaoke" (with 2 private rooms for parties), 3 old venues ("Cups and Scoops", "Arcade", "Sabor Mexican") replaced by "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade", Sabor Bar replaced by Ultimate Abyss waterslide's landing area, Candy Beach replaced by "Sugar Beach" and "Beach Shop", Picture This (portrait studio) replaced by Central Park Library, Adventure Ocean (kids complex) completely refurbished-redesigned, Card Room replaced by Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team building exercises) dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game), added "The Perfect Storm" (3-waterslides complex), "Pool Bar" and "Sand Bar" replaced by "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (level 1 of 2), H2O Zone redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/kids aqua park), The Living Room (teen lounge) replaced by "Portside BBQ" (a la carte restaurant, teen facilities (Fuel Disco, The Back Deck) redesigned, Wipe Out Cafe replaced by El Loco Fresh (outdoor food bar), 2 outdoor venues ("Sky Bar" and "Mast Bar") replaced by The Lime and Coconut Bar (level 2 of 2),added 2 whirlpools, Aft Deck 16 installed entry-level for Ultimate Abyss (10-deck waterslide) replacing Wipe Out Bar, new Quantum-Class venues - "Music Hall" (2-deck dancing lounge) and "Bionic Bar" (served by robotic bartenders). 6 AM Dry Dock. The Port of Redwood City waterfront is the location for public events and festivals featuring visits by historic ships and sailing vessels. Modified Date: Feb 2, 2017. In mid-March 2018, Royal Caribbean announced a USD 1 billion fleetwide refurbishment project ("Royal Amplified", 2018-2022) covering 10 liners in 3 classes (Oasis, Freedom, Voyager). Carnival Dream becomes the fourth ship in the fleet to receive the new Carnival Cruise Line livery design during dry dock. 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. Marin Lutheran Church. On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. 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. The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. Carnival Magic is the first ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet to get the new livery, which is based on the hull colour scheme that was first introduced aboard the new Mardi Gras. Each ship's capacity was increased by 68% (from 212 to 312 passengers). During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung. In 2009 Saga Holidays (UK company) refitted and refurbished its newly purchased Saga Pearl 2 ship (former name ms Astoria) spending 20 million pounds on this project and providing more than 300 jobs over a 3-month period. new venues - massage room, small gym, beauty salon, ondeck Jacuzzi, "The Grill" outdoor restaurant. Next links jump down directly to the cruise line refurbishment schedule of Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL Norwegian, Princess, Celebrity, Holland America, P&O (UK-Australia), Oceania, Disney, MSC, Costa, TUI-AIDA, Windstar, plus various small-ship and luxury brands. Vessel's LOA length was increased from 135 to 161 m (443 to 528 ft). It'll be an eight-night voyage with scheduled calls in Aruba, Bonaire, La Romana, and. Heinemann), sized 400 m2, selling the world's most famous brands, all staterooms and some public areas renovated, all restaurants, bars, and the SPA refitted, technical upgrades (shoreside power capabilities), maintenance works (stabilizers, propulsion units/thrusters), Navigation Bridge refurb, diesel-electrical plant upgrades, exhaust system, and tanks cleaning, hull coating works, repainted ship's exterior (incl new / eco hull coating), installed new yoga area (Deck 12, outdoor), LED lamps and new carpeting in public places, freshening up public rooms and passenger cabins, renovations to restaurants, lounges, bars, pool deck, overhauled La Spezia Restaurant, Cafe Lounge, Diamant Bar, redesigned Lobby area, Sturmfrei (teen lounge), Hanami Restaurant, 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), redesigned dining venues, public spaces, open decks, fleetwide cabins renovations (total cost USD 3 million) - new sofabeds, dressers, fine linen, wall coverings, lighting, carpeting, artworks, Royal Court Theatre completely overhauled (audio-video equipment upgraded), Lido Deck outdoor spaces upgraded (new furniture, expanded shaded seating areas), wellness complex (Spa, Beauty Salon) extensively refurbished, upgraded treatments menus, maintenance works (stabilizers, thrusters, scrubbers, tanks, piping, ducting, lifeboats, liferafts, tenders, renovations of hallways and corridors, cleaning-repainting the hull, new cabins added (5 inside, 15 single, 30 balcony), Prime 7 steakhouse (redesigned, new flooring, walling, leather armchairs, wood finishes, artworks, marble sculptures), Constellation Theater (new marble tables), The Atrium, all elevators and hallways (new carpeting and wall coverings), Spa (renovated entrance areaupdated treatment rooms and relaxation room, Beauty Salon expanded), All staterooms' closets upgraded (more chests and drawers, plush carpeting, upholstery), Cabins' balconies' teak flooring refinished, All restaurants redesigned, new artworks and decors, All cabins upgraded with new beds and furniture, swimming pool (new mosaic tiles, a broader ledge for sun lounging), Pool Grill (expanded lunch options, new infrared BBQ grills, new buffet food bars), Atrium, walkways and public spaces received new carpeting, furniture, decors, art, remodeled and updated - Library, Lobby Reception, Card Room, Coffee Connection, Casino, shops, Prime 7 Steakhouse, Connoisseur Club (smoking lounge), Promenade Deck (new outdoor teak flooring), Canyon Ranch SpaClub redesigned, new tiling in treatment rooms, Compass Rose Restaurant (new crystal chandeliers, lighting, leather chairs, tables, plush drapes), added Chartreuse Restaurant (French specialty restaurant), public rooms/spaces and cabin renovations and upgrades, new furniture and improvements to public spaces, all suites and cabins received new carpets, curtains, wall covers, furniture, bedding sets, TVs, refreshed suites boast dark emperor marble floors in their bathrooms, sun deck received new loungers and a newly tiled pool, the Restaurant and La Terrazza feature new furniture as well as hard-wood parquet or carpet, a couple of new satellite antennas provide increased Internet speeds; on-demand movies and interactive TVs were added to all cabins, the pool deck features all-new teak decking for a yacht-like feel, renovated whirlpools, renovations were done to Connoisseur's Corner, Panorama Lounge, Spa, Beauty Salon, Observation Lounge has new wood paneling, new marble-topped bar, new wood display cases, redesigning and redecoration of all public areas, new carpeting (hallways, theatre, main restaurant and bar lounge, casino, conference room), La Dame restaurant (new curtains, floor polishing). This is CruiseMapper's cruise ship refurbishments schedule of dry-dock dates, news, and information on deck plan changes during vessel refits, regular maintenance and repairs, overhauls and renovation of small and big passenger cruise ships. YSAs Dornelas and Sigurdsen to head up new sustainability division, Former HAL vessel to join Celestyal Cruises fleet, Newly enhanced Carnival Elation back to JAXPORT. The company's additional program for ship technology upgrades (also fleetwide) was budgeted USD 300 million. Teenagers' exclusive hangout will be updated and will be added to an adjacent outdoor laid-back/sun deck. Carnival . This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. The company's ship-repair services are provided to both commercial and military (naval) vessels. Carnival Miracle recently underwent a dry dock spell to add Carnival's red, white and blue livery to the ship's hull. The project is scheduled for February 2019 through February 2023. Note2: All Cadiz (Spain)-based ship refurbishments are done by the Navantia shipbuilding company - Europe's 5th and the world's 9th largest shipbuilder. The project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine changes for fleet's three Star-Class mega-yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride. Cruise ship refurbishment tends to be the best value-for-money strategy and highly successful policy for major cruise line companies in a time of worldwide economic uncertainty. Friday, March 3, 2023 5:23 am Advertise . So far in 2019, several Carnival cruise ships have already been refurbished in dry dock. Here are some of the best liveaboard marinas in California. 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. Mardi Gras Year Built: 2020 Capacity: 5,200 guests 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. On Lido Deck, Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop was replaced with Fish and Ships (poolside specialty seafood bar). Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. The surrounding family lounging area was updated with new patio furniture, fixtures, finishes. Carnival Cruise Line temporarily pulled the vessel from service after encountering an issue with the ship's maximum speed in late November. Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT. In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. There is a vault toilet and fire rings, but not much else. 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). Carnival also used this dry-dock to expand the non-smoking casino on Deck 4 to add a bar area. The ship will also get a new wellness area with gym, lounge and treatment rooms; an Expedition Launch (the tender area) and a Science Centre will be added, and the outdoor hot tubs will be. Although the repairs were initially . RCI ships usually enter drydocks in up to 5-year periods. The newest and biggest Carnival cruise ship currently at sea is Carnival Celebration. RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). ALMACO is also contracted for lifecycle services (scheduled maintenance works) and spare parts supply for passenger vessels (including cruiseferries), as well as for and expert engineering and project management. Each ship received 50 new cabins (to 156 total), which (based on the total investment) meant shipbuilding cost per berth USD 267,000. Carnival Dream and the new Excel-Class Carnival Jubilee. (drydock 2017) new kids area, updated pool deck LED screen, 87 more connecting cabins, 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 would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. For 2019 were scheduled Navigator and Oasis, for 2020 - Allure and Freedom, for 2021 - Liberty. #1 Posted May 24, 2022 Carnival swapped ships and canceled cruises later this year. Two new Haven Deluxe Owner Suites added (112 m2 + balcony 53 m2, with terrace whirlpool). Riviera (Nov-Dec 2022) and Marina (Oct-Nov 2023), 2020 - general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades, general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. 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, All staterooms received carpets, curtains, bed mattresses, bathrooms (new rainforest showers, granite touches), (Deck 3 and Deck 4) were added 16 new suites (connecting cabins), All lounges were renovated (carpeting, furniture, wall treatments), flat TVs, beds with new mattresses, deluxe linens, refurbished public spaces (new carpets, curtains, etc). This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. technical upgrades (Wheelhouse refit, cabin upgrades, new scrubbers and propellers), drydock 2020 (technical upgrades, cabin refurbs), "Norwegian Edge" 2016 (May-June) Freeport, (2017 drydock) extensive updates to all public areas and staterooms, "Norwegian Edge" 2017 March (Freeport Bahamas), "Norwegian Edge" 2018 Oct-Nov (Singapore), (drydock 2022) regular maintenance and technical works. These old and future planned fleetwide upgrades are by the company's "Fun Ship 2.0" fleet renovation program. 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. The 2,200-passenger ship will reposition from San Francisco to Texas on Oct. 1 . After an unexpected dry dock following technical issues with the ship, Carnival Horizon is now making its return trip back to Miami, Florida. MSC Cruises announced in late December 2013 the start of the EUR 200 refurbishment program (named "renaissance") involving not only the revitalization of all Lirica-class vessels but also stretching all four of them in the period 2014-2016 (a total of 38 drydock weeks). update of all audiovisual equipment, carpeting, and furnishings. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). Carnival Dream looks all-new as the vessel adorns the red, white, and blue hull design that will eventually roll out across all ships in the fleet. The world's first global underwater ship repair service provider is Wartsila (CruiseMapper tagged news) - any marine services and maintenance works, regardless of the ship's current location. Carnival Breeze Dry Dock 2022 New 4th Floor Non-Smoking Casino Bar and Cashier#carnivalcruise #carnivalbreeze #drydock In March to April of 2022, The Carniva. 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. The new red, white and blue livery was added during a dry dock that is taking place in Marseilles, France. This is a regularly updated list of dry-dock dates, with concise info about the cruise ship upgrades, deck plan changes and refits by the cruise company. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. Copyright 2023. We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. Photo By: Russell Otway. Carnival Ecstasy (formerly Ecstasy) was a Fantasy-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line.Built by Kvrner Masa-Yards at its Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland, she was floated out on January 6, 1991, and christened by television hostess, entertainer and long time Carnival spokesperson Kathie Lee Gifford. Luminae Restaurant (Suites-only) is redesigned, new (custom-made) menus by chef Cornelius Gallagher are introduced. See Carnival Dream's 2023 to 2024 schedule and popular upcoming cruise itineraries on Cruise Critic. 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).