ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. 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 Celebration will sail out of Miami all year round.
Upcoming Cruise Ship Refurbishments | Cruise Critic Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". 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). The surrounding family lounging area was updated with new patio furniture, fixtures, finishes. 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. In 2018, the ship was drydocked for maintenance works done by Seaspan (Canadian shipbuilder).
Carnival Magic's 2023 Sailings from Norfolk Now Open for Reservations The colors also showcase Carnival as Americas Cruise Line as it makes a comeback through the summer after more than a year on hold. Carnival Horizon 's first cruise after its extensive dry dock is scheduled for Saturday, January 22. The hull already had the new blue paint, and Guy's/Seafood Shack is already onboard. In 2018 were scheduled for drydocks Independence OTS and Mariner OTS. Departures on January 24, 31, February 7, and February 21, 2022, have all dropped a call to Key. 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. Renovations include all staterooms and public spaces on 9 liners to bring their onboard amenities and services up to the standards of Edge-class ships. Carnival Victory's transformation into Carnival Radiance - March 19 through April 26, 2020. The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. The existing swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub (large outdoor Jacuzzi) and poolside bar (Morgan's Bar) were renovated. 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). In 2017, Wartsila (Finnish marine corporation) acquired Trident BV (a global provider of commercial diving services) Via Trident, Wartsila offers worldwide underwater repairs, propulsion systems overhaul, regular maintenance works (hull cleaning, propeller polishing, welding), scrubber-cleaning and retrofitting, even major underwater overhauls. Vessel's LOA length was increased from 135 to 161 m (443 to 528 ft). 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. Whopping 802 dry dock days for Carnival Corp. in 2022. Here is how it will be: Carnival Miracle > Now to be in dry dock from in October and November.
Cruise Ship Refurbishment Schedule, Dry-Dock News - CruiseMapper Carnival Miracle recently underwent a dry dock spell to add Carnival's red, white and blue livery to the ship's hull.
Carnival's Cruise Ship Improve/Dry Dock Schedule 2023-2024 On the Charters front,. (new) Gelateria Amarillo (premium ice-cream shop) and Pizzeria Pummid'Oro (Italian pizzas with 100% natural products), renovated and redesigned dining room and wellness complex (spa and gym), redesign of many public areas, regular safety and maintenance works, Waikiki Teens Lounge transformed into Beach Lounge, Seaside Lounges equipped with windbreaks and heaters, outdoor areas of Anytime Bar and Ocean Bar refurbished with new furniture, pool deck area fully modernized and redesigned, American cuisine (burgers, bagels, wrap) introduced, Rossini restaurant transformed into Selection Restaurant (regional specialties), Eisbar by Langnese Happiness Station (ice cream bar, Deck 11). 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. Lotus Spa and Fitness was fully refurbished. All drydock refurbishments 2016 thru 2019 as projects were part of NCL's "Norwegian Edge" fleet renovation program (budgeted ~US$500 million). This list . 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. The cruise ship which is the first in its class . Marella Cruises UK Marella Explorer (fka TUI Mein Schiff 1), Marella Cruises UK Marella Discovery (fka Splendour of the Seas), Marella Cruises UK Marella Discovery 2 (fka Legend of the Seas), 2020 (April 2 - May 1) Lisnave Shipyard, Setubal Portugal, 2022 (Oct 28 - Nov 13),Cammell Laird (Birkenhead/Liverpool), general maintenance, engineering works, public areas renovations, cabin refurbishments, general maintenance, engineering works, public areas renovations, cabin refurbishments), (USD 18 million) general maintenance, engineering works, public areas and cabin renovations, new venues (Tea Room, Photo Gallery), Windstar superyachts (fleet's smallest ships), (USD 10 million for both yachts, in Freeport). 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. "Royal Babies and Tots Nursery" (for babies and toddlers) - Voyager OTS is currently fleet's only liner without a nursery. 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. Number 8860726. RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). In 2017, the ship received a major upgrade with all the FUN 2.0 enhancements, including the popular Guys Burger Joint. Retail shops are expanded with new brands - including Hublot (luxury Swiss watches) and Shinola (luxury watches, jewellery, premium leather goods). 2022. During the upgrade, she received the new red, white and . For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all cruise line refurbishments 2018-2019-2020 schedule. 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. All rights reserved.
Carnival Ships By Age: Newest to Oldest (2023) - Cruise Mummy The company's cruiseship order book in 2022 was EUR 104 million. The drydock lengthening included cutting each vessel in two and installing a new/prefabricated midship section with length 25,6 m (84 ft). The next video is about the April 2016 drydock refurb of Splendour OTS (now Marella Discovery) done in Freeport Bahamas. Renovated Celebrity ships have "The Retreat" (adults-only sundeck) with full-size swimming pool, Jacuzzi whirlpool, private cabanas, padded loungers, poolside bar service (food and drinks). 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). ULTIMATE Carnival Legend Ship Tour Post Dry Dock Renovations! 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. Each drydock cost ~US$35-40 million. complete refurbishment of 255 passenger staterooms (3 cabin decks) - new carpets and furniture, electrical works, minor redesigning (wall modifications). Perhaps, now is the time to set sail to waters anew and see what the world has to offer. 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. Each few years, Carnival Cruise Line sends their cruise ships to dry dock for routine upkeep and so as to add new options on the vessels. These old and future planned fleetwide upgrades are by the company's "Fun Ship 2.0" fleet renovation program. This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. (2020, USD 40 million drydock in Freeport) Miracle - hotel maintenance works, Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades (Guys Burger, WaterWorks, Red Frog Rum Bar, Blue Iguana Cantina), (2020, USD 36 million drydock in Freeport) Elation - adding 30 new cabins (Deck 9), new carpeting (all staterooms), technical maintenance works, repairs. (new facilities): bars (RedFrog, BlueIguana, Library, Alchemy, EA Sports), Guy's Burger, BlueIguana Cantina, Punchliners (George Lopez), DJ IRIE (Spin U /DJ Academy), Seuss at Sea (kids venue), Hasbro The Game Show, Playlist Productions (dining menu and show programming upgrades). Cruise ship refurbishment jobs are another issue. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE.
Fourth Carnival Cruise Ship Will Be Based Out of Galveston, Texas 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.
Carnival Cruise Line Expanding with Longer Cruises from Galveston Carnival Miracle to Drydock; Radiance to Take - Cruise Industry News update of all audiovisual equipment, carpeting, and furnishings. 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. They can be dispatched to any location in a matter of hours, providing fast-response vessel inspections, repairs, refurbishments, equipment installation-replacement. Carnival Dream will return to service September 22, 2012. The project resulted in bigger passenger capacity, adding new staterooms, venues, public spaces, new and more efficient engines. The launch of this new ship marked Carnival's 50th birthday. All staterooms are upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet). Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar redesigned, as well as most public venues. All public areas received new LED lighting and carpeting, The 5-day contract with the Drydocks general maintenance works, regular maintenance, repairs, technical upgrades, redesigning and renovating of several public areas, Gym updated (new fitness equipment, cyberobics workouts), regular maintenance, technical upgrades, hull cleaning/painting, Body & Soul Organic Spa (new Hypoxi Studio), new Fashion Accessories (shopping area for sunglasses, leather goods, handbags), new dining lounge (Almhutte) for traditional Alpine cuisine and live music, complimentary food, and service, beverages cost extra, AIDA Shopping World (retail via a partnership with Gebr.
Carnival Miracle Dry Dock 2022 - Radiance Takes Over Carnival Cruise Line Fleet Location and Status: January Update 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. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. The Atrium received custom-made chandelier, new flooring, refurbished lobby areas (plus new banquette seating, large HDTV). Hermit Valley Campground. 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) the 133,500-ton Carnival Panorama set to debut in 2019 and two as-yet-unnamed 180,000 .
Carnival Cruise Lines - Dry Dock Schedule - Cruising Earth 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. 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).
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Carnival Sunrise Pulled for Maintenance in 2022, Four Sailings Cancelled Exclusive Look at Carnival Horizon Livery After Completing Dry Dock Among its regular clients are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises (Asia). This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high.
Carnival Dream Reviews, Ship Details & Photos - Cruiseline.com 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 newest and biggest Carnival cruise ship currently at sea is Carnival Celebration. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports. 2118 Greenwich St Zoom Phone. CCL's refurbishment schedule shows newly added onboard amenities and facilities. 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. 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 Hotel and cruise staff: International Accommodations 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. in 2021, Magnifica will be drydocked for a USD 140 million reconstruction and refurbishment project that includes stretching the vessel by 23 m, adding 215 more cabins (92 with balconies), new Aqua Park (with waterslide), redesigned kids playground, 2 new restaurants, larger shopping complex, new maritime technologies.
Carnival adds 4th ship to Galveston, offers longer cruises with 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. Navigator OTS' drydock reconstruction (Jan-Feb 2019) was budgeted USD 115M. During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung.
Photos: Carnival Dream Dry Dock - Cruise Radio to folks in their. Grand Dining Room (Deck 5 aft) received new premium furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandeliers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. #1 Posted May 24, 2022 Carnival swapped ships and canceled cruises later this year. I hope they are able to finish everything they. So, we sailed on the Dream a week ago and were told it's going into dry dock for the next 2 weeks. Noordam (2019) - Billboard Onboard, Microsoft Studio, Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop, pickleball court (Sports Deck), all suites renovated and updated with new furniture, renovated (furniture and carpeting) were Pinnacle Bar, Pinnacle Grill, Dining Room, Lido Market, Spa & Salon. Cruise ship refurbishment news are some of the "most wanted" and extremely popular on all major online travel forums. In the SPA is added expanded SEA Thermal Suite. All rights reserved. The project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine changes for fleet's three Star-Class mega-yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride.
Events | Port of Redwood 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 Cruise: Expert Review (2023) - Cruise Critic Teenagers' exclusive hangout will be updated and will be added to an adjacent outdoor laid-back/sun deck. 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. It's time for dry dock to update the lighting in some areas. Newsletter
Carnival Cruise Line Adding Fourth Ship to Galveston RCI's "Royal Advantage" renovation program (2011-2016) was budgeted USD 300 million. The water-park area is protected by wind panels (throughout) and has Shade Canopy (seating area covered with canvas canopies). These higher costs won't reoccur in 2023, Bernstein said. To read more cruise ship technology news, please visit our engines-propulsion-fuel survey. new category cabin (Club-Class Mini-Suite) offers VIP amenities and reserved dining area. In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam.