Number 8860726. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. Perhaps, now is the time to set sail to waters anew and see what the world has to offer. However, its the chance the cruise line will have to make some minor upgrades such as carpeting and decor. 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. addition of 21 cabins Lanai category and contemporary bar, Mix. The newest and biggest Carnival cruise ship currently at sea is Carnival Celebration. The existing swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub (large outdoor Jacuzzi) and poolside bar (Morgan's Bar) were renovated. Cruise ship refurbishment news are some of the "most wanted" and extremely popular on all major online travel forums. The third Carnival cruise ship has now received its shiny new livery during a dry dock operation. Older ships are despatched to dry dock each three years with newer vessels going as soon as each 5 years on common. (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). Events | Port of Redwood Here are some of the best liveaboard marinas in California. Carnival Cruise Lines - Dry Dock Schedule - Cruising Earth Carnival Dream Overview Deck Plans Staterooms Dining & Activities Itinerary Past Guest Photos View Sailings Sails To: Sails From: Duration: Carnival Dream 130,000 Gross Tonnage 3646 Guest Capacity 1004 Length In Feet 1367 Onboard Crew INSIDE THIS SHIP Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Carnival Miracle recently underwent a dry dock spell to add Carnival's red, white and blue livery to the ship's hull. All cabin bathrooms were overhauled and received new tiling, surfaces, fixtures, designer accessories, vanities glass shower enclosures. For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all cruise line refurbishments 2018-2019-2020 schedule. Third Carnival Cruise Ship Receives Shiny New Livery During Dry Dock 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. The colors also showcase Carnival as Americas Cruise Line as it makes a comeback through the summer after more than a year on hold. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. The second of Carnival's new Excel Class of cruise ships after Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration made her maiden voyage on 6th November 2022. Ages run the gamut from kids (lots of 'em in the summer!) Photos: Carnival Dream Dry Dock Carnival Cruise Line's Ship Tours Are Returning Next Month The company is among the leaders on the cruise ship refit market. All rights reserved. RCI's "Royal Advantage" renovation program (2011-2016) was budgeted USD 300 million. 2022 April- May (Bremerhaven / Lloyd Werft). Strong Start for Cruise Ship Drydocks in 2022 (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. Carnival Dream first entered service in 2009 and is 130,000 gross tons with a guest capacity of 3,646 at double occupancy. 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 staterooms are upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet). 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. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. 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. Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it will expand its offerings in Galveston, Texas with the addition of a fourth cruise ship in the Carnival Miracle.. Carnival Horizo n first entered the Fincantieri dry dock in Palermo in. 6:00 AMWednesday. Carnival Corp. to Drydock 28 Ships in First Half of 2022 select cabins and all suites received updated bathrooms, (deck 10) 25 new balcony and inside cabins, (deck 2) Lincoln Center Stage (chamber music hall), (deck 11) The Retreat (adult sundeck area) replaces the sunbathing canvas areas, major Royal and Penthouse Suites renovations, decor changes and renovations (pool area, Casino, Solarium), new relaxation/entertainment area (Rooftop Terrace, deck 12), new steakhouse restaurant (Tuscan Grille) replacing "SS United States"), new steakhouse restaurant (Tuscan Grille) replacing "Normandie"), Rooftop Terrace (taking some space from aft sundeck area), Future Cruise Sales desk (separate from Captain's Club), Cinema (redesigned to double as Conference Center), Top Deck Burger Bar (replacing Mast Grill), Major Suite renovations (Royal and Penthouse), Cabin upgrades (bathrooms, lighting, carpeting, drapes, bed linens, artwork, RFID door locks). The 2,200-guest ship, which will join Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream and the new Excel-Class Carnival Jubilee in the Port of Galveston, will offer longer sailings of nine, 10, 11 and even 12 days beginning in the fall of 2024 and . The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. September 9, 2022. 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. Whopping 802 dry dock days for Carnival Corp. in 2022 This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. 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 The company's additional program for ship technology upgrades (also fleetwide) was budgeted USD 300 million. ULTIMATE Carnival Legend Ship Tour Post Dry Dock Renovations! In fact, just last week, the cruise line released new photos of Carnival Glorys livery, also in Marseilles. Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". 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. The Carnival Dream dry dock was not a major upgrade and more of routine maintenance. the Main Lounge library was removed in order to increase space for meetings and lectures. Modified Date: Feb 2, 2017. Carnival Dream Cruise Review by NathanW35 - May 21, 2022 . Cruise Industry News. 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. 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). Seatrade, a trading name of Informa Markets (UK) Limited. So far, ten Carnival cruise ships have received the new livery, and it will continue to roll out through 2022. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE. The vessels Adventure, Empress, Jewel, Liberty, Majesty, and Radiance received some of the company's most popular shipboard features. 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. In 2018 were scheduled for drydocks Independence OTS and Mariner OTS. Carnival Dream Cruise: Expert Review (2023) - Cruise Critic 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. The new year is off to a strong start with many ships currently undergoing all kinds of work at drydocks globally. It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica). Carnival Cruise Line Announces Major Dry Dock Makeover For Carnival