Two new Haven Deluxe Owner Suites added (112 m2 + balcony 53 m2, with terrace whirlpool). Below is the official restart dates for the Behind the Fun tours on Carnival cruise ships: Carnival Panorama - March 6. "The Haven" complex received courtyard updates, all villas and suites received new finishes, tiles, drapes, carpets, artworks, furniture. For comparison, Carnival Destiny-Sunshine conversion (2013) cost ~USD 155M. 2 new bar lounges - Bliss Ultra Lounge (replacing FYZZ Cabaret Lounge) and The Pit Stop (replacing Sky High Bar), 2 new theater shows - "Rock You Tonight" and "Velvet", Horizon and Observation lounges redecoration, new furnishings, wall coverings, artworks, LED lighting, carpets, new furniture for Decks 11-12's relaxation areas, cabins and public areas renovation (new furniture, lighting, carpeting), new venues - wedding chapel, Soho Art Gallery, Perspectives Photo Studio, Dolce Gelato, redesigned Atrium, John Adams Bar, East Meets West (Asian restaurant / new decor, hardwood floors in the bar area), Pool Deck - refinished swimming pool, new loungers, new Jacuzzis, redesigned Ocean Drive Bar, cabins upgrades (new furniture, bedding, smart HDTVs (infotainment system), Movies Under The Stars (outdoor theater updated with 7.1 surround sound), Casino (new carpeting, TVs, light fixtures), Lotus Spa and Fitness (upgraded treatment rooms and beauty salon, latest Precor fitness equipment), upgraded the digital audio systems (Explorers Lounge, Club Fusion, Princess Theater), All public restrooms and all Suite WCs received Japanese bidets. The third Carnival cruise ship has now received its shiny new livery during a dry dock operation. The 4-year fleet refurbishment program starts in February 2019. 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. Even though Carnival Dream is the third to receive the new livery during dry dock, shes actually the fourth ship to adorn the new look. 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. It's time for dry dock to update the lighting in some areas. 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. We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. 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). At the following tag-link can be found listed all CruiseMapper's news related to drydock refurbishments. Some refits may cost up to US$50M. From extensive conversion projects to regular class work and emergency repairs, Cruise Industry News compiled data about some of the major drydocks presently underway. The 2,200-guest Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry dock receiving a new red, white and blue hull livery. The vessels Adventure, Empress, Jewel, Liberty, Majesty, and Radiance received some of the company's most popular shipboard features. In November 2015 was announced company's USD 300 million fleetwide renovation program, including Suite cabin improvements (new decors, furnishings, amenities, services) for all suite categories on Vista-Class, Signature-Class and R-Class vessels. update of all audiovisual equipment, carpeting, and furnishings. The dry dock makeover will add all of Carnival's wildly popular branded food, beverage and entertainment innovations, as well as update all staterooms in a broad spectrum of new accommodations providing guests fresh and exciting seagoing vacation choices. Most drydocks are planned by the world's largest cruise shipowners - Carnival Corporation, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Shipping Group, and NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. After an unexpected dry dock following technical issues with the ship, Carnival Horizon is now making its return trip back to Miami, Florida. The vessel, which recently got its iconic winged funnel, is set to welcome its first guests in November. 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). 'We want to make sure the ships look great when the guests get back on board and of course we're cleaning the hulls,' he said, to reduce drag and maximize fuel efficiency. Note1: All Singapore-based vessel refurbishment projects are done by Sembcorp Marine (at the Admiralty Yard). In fact, just last week, the cruise line released new photos of Carnival Glorys livery, also in Marseilles. This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. 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 Dream - February 2022 - March 2022 Carnival Elation - January 2023 . The cruise ship which is the first in its class . Izumi restaurant removed to Deck 4 (Windjammer area) and upgraded with the Teppanyaki menu. Here are some of the best liveaboard marinas in California. 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. Also in 2019 were conducted the drydocks of the NCLH-owned Oceania (6-ship brand) with fleet-refurb budget ~USD 100 million. 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). All rights reserved. Marina restaurant redesigned (new retractable floor-ceiling windows, private dining room, bar/lounge area, chef's presentation table, new artwork custom wine vault with 1500 bottles), The Colosseo theatre (new seats, carpets, parquet flooring, drapes, sound, and lighting upgraded), Deck 12 aft - outdoor area redesigned and elevated, 4 new Balinese beds, retractable awnings, privacy walls, Spa & Wellness Centre (new pedicure/manicure stations, barbershop Pilates studio), physiotherapy room services updated, all staterooms extensively renovated and redesigned by adding tatami-mat (flooring material) sleeping areas, all cabin TVs upgraded to smart TVs with infotainment system, New reading lounge with WIFi, Internet, computers, Lobby Deck's entrance hall upgraded with a large HD LED screen, technical enhancements (including a scrubber system). 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). Notes: The Carnival Breeze completed its 2022 dry-dock in April 2022 after being sent to dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain. Also Read: Ways to Enjoy a Carnival Dream Cruise. This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. 2022. 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. In August 2018, Oceania announced the company's OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project budgeted USD 100 million. (all R-class vessels) - upgrades total cost USD 50 million, Insignia 2018 (November 18 - December 6), Freeport Bahamas. (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). The project resulted in bigger passenger capacity, adding new staterooms, venues, public spaces, new and more efficient engines. All existing staterooms were completely refurbished, including their bathrooms, balconies, sliding doors. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE. Mardi Gras was the first to showcase the livery during construction in Finland. In 2020-2021, Carnival Victory was renamed "Carnival Radiance" (upgraded to Sunshine-Class at Navantia/Cadiz Spain). In 2023, HAL conducted 5 refurbishment projects to expand the casino space on its vessels in the Pinnacle-class (Nieuw Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam) and Signature-class (Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam). Photos Reveal Progress at Carnival Cruise Lines New Port, Cunard Line Unveils Historical Photo ExhibitionFrom Past 100 Years, Royal Caribbean Cuts Back on Housekeeping Service. The company's cruiseship order book in 2022 was EUR 104 million. Each ship received 50 new cabins (to 156 total), which (based on the total investment) meant shipbuilding cost per berth USD 267,000. For 2019 were scheduled Navigator and Oasis, for 2020 - Allure and Freedom, for 2021 - Liberty. 649 Meadowsweet Dr. Corte Madera. 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. The hull already had the new blue paint, and Guy's/Seafood Shack is already onboard. 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. Read the Carnival Dream review by Cruiseline.com member NathanW35 from May 21, 2022 of the 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) cruise. complete refurbishment of 255 passenger staterooms (3 cabin decks) - new carpets and furniture, electrical works, minor redesigning (wall modifications). The 2,200-guest Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry dock where Carnival's new red, white, and blue livery was added to the hull.The vessel features venues including BlueIguana Cantina, Guy . 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. Hermit Valley Campground. 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. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. The project is scheduled for February 2019 through February 2023. I hope they are able to finish everything they. In such cases are used teams of underwater specialists for fast, high-quality repairs, thus avoiding potential loss of income due to drydocking. In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. Currently, the ship is scheduled to restart sailings on September 5, 2021, but that could change as the cruise line has not yet confirmed its September restart plans. Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT. Among its regular clients are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises (Asia). On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. 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). new category cabin (Club-Class Mini-Suite) offers VIP amenities and reserved dining area. Each ship's capacity was increased by 68% (from 212 to 312 passengers). lauren of all trades 1.27K subscribers Subscribe 305 Share Save 35K views 1 year ago #loatonaboat In this episode of Lauren of. 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. fleet-transfer changes - Star Pride (2014 April), Star Legend (2015 Apr), Star Breeze (2015 May), (2017 Dec) Star Legend - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats), Star Legend (2020, USD 85 million drydock) - lengthened, 50 new cabins, all existing cabins redesigned-renovated, all cabin bathrooms fully renovated, 2 new dining venues, renovated-expanded wellness (Spa and Fitness), redesigned sundeck (with full-size swimming pool), new engines, 2 new tenders, In 2016, Star Pride was again refurbished ($4,5 million), 2016 (May 27 - June 21) Hamburg / Blohm+Voss, major drydocks (refits and shipwide renovations), details TBA soon, technical maintenance, class works, minor hotel renovations, (EUR 14 million/USD 15,9M project by Somec via TSI) renovations of all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, steel works, hull cleaning.repainting, Journey (2016 January in Freeport Bahamas), (drydock 2021) Azamara Journey (Navantia/Cadiz) general maintenance, some hotel updates, (2021) general maintenance, some hotel updates, repainting (new livery), (part of Silversea's USD 170M fleetwide program), 2018 (Nov 26 - Dec 9), 2020 August (Freeport). 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. ALMACO Group is another major turnkey manufacturer serving the marine and offshore industries. The midship section has an additional elevator. 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. RCI ships usually enter drydocks in up to 5-year periods. The drydocks were scheduled for the period October 2019 through November 2020, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily. 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. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. The technology allows docked in ports cruise ships to receive shoreside power supply (from the city's grid) and turn off their engines, thus reducing to zero emissions and noise. All passenger cabins received new bedding and the custom-made Princess Luxury Bed. added Rapunzel's Royal Table (themed restaurant), transformed teen club, redesigned Cove Cafe (adults-only), added Club Disney Junior (lounge part of Disney's Oceaneer Club, redesigned Rainforest Room in the adults-only Senses Spa (steam and hydrotherapy). In addition, crew boat races, Hawaiian Outrigger canoe races, and sailing regattas are regularly held on . 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). Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. On the Charters front,. During this dry-dock the Carnival Breeze received the red, white, & blue livery on the exterior of the ship. Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. Copyright 2023. 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. ULTIMATE Carnival Legend Ship Tour Post Dry Dock Renovations! 6:00 AMWednesday. Hurtigruten's "Green Push" fleet renovation program is budgeted USD 850 million. For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all cruise line refurbishments 2018-2019-2020 schedule. (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). During the upgrade, she received the new red, white and . In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). Works on the fleetwide refurb project involved 1000+ artisans and craftsmen and resulted in 1368 new cabins, 8000 new light fixtures, 12000 new sofas and chairs. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. Her inaugural voyage began on April 2, 1991. New public spaces include redesigned Lobby with Reception Hall (lower level) and Upper Hall (2nd level) connected via Grand Staircase (decorated with railings and balustrades) and featuring a large crystal chandelier (with hanging pieces of hand-painted glass).