Carnival Magic is currently in dry dock in Marseilles, Frances, undergoing a variety of enhancements and upgrades, as well as the addition of a stunning new red, white and blue hull design that is modeled after the line's newest ship, Mardi Gras, and will be become a trademark across the fleet. In addition, crew boat races, Hawaiian Outrigger canoe races, and sailing regattas are regularly held on . These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. new venues - massage room, small gym, beauty salon, ondeck Jacuzzi, "The Grill" outdoor restaurant. . 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. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Cruise Industry News. 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. (all R-class vessels) - upgrades total cost USD 50 million, Insignia 2018 (November 18 - December 6), Freeport Bahamas. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. 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. Pinnacle Chapel transformed into GL-Grand Loft Suite. Vessel's LOA length was increased from 135 to 161 m (443 to 528 ft). 2022 April- May (Bremerhaven / Lloyd Werft). In 2018 were scheduled for drydocks Independence OTS and Mariner OTS. In the SPA is added expanded SEA Thermal Suite. It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica). 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. Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT. The drydocks were scheduled for the period October 2019 through November 2020, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily. Qsine Restaurant is added fleetwide and offers "Le Petit Chef" (virtual dining-entertainment experience) created by Skullmapping artists and presented by TableMation Studios exclusively for Celebrity Cruises. The company's additional program for ship technology upgrades (also fleetwide) was budgeted USD 300 million. the 133,500-ton Carnival Panorama set to debut in 2019 and two as-yet-unnamed 180,000 . 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. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. In a letter to travel agents, Carnival wrote, "In our continuous . the Main Lounge library was removed in order to increase space for meetings and lectures. Photo By: Russell Otway. Carnival Victory's transformation into Carnival Radiance - March 19 through April 26, 2020. CCL's refurbishment schedule shows newly added onboard amenities and facilities. Along with the regular maintenance works will be added two new team gaming experiences (Laser Tag, Escape Room). Mar 2, 2023. A good economy, good weather, high-quality marinas, and a laid back way of life. 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. Each spring the Port is the location for the "Opening Day" of the boating season in the South Bay. new storage space for zodiacs (large-capacity inflatable motorboats) and a lifting crane for their deployment. Here are some of the best liveaboard marinas in California. "Clash for the Crystal City" is a new laser tag game at Studio B's Ice Rink. In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam. reconfiguration of the centrally located bars. 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. 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. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. The project resulted in bigger passenger capacity, adding new staterooms, venues, public spaces, new and more efficient engines. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. Holland America adds art and sports directors, new facilities, Spotlight voyages feature in new Regent 'Epicurean Perfection' program, Crystal appoints GMT to handle air/sea and corporate travel, Representatives of UK government and CLIA visit Bolette in dry dock, Former Genting Hong Kong ship World Dream reported sold to Cruise Saudi, Port Canaveral overtook Miami as world's busiest cruise port in 2022 (updated), Cruise Saudi confirms it's acquired World Dream, renamed Manara, Natalya Leahy succeeds Josh Leibowitz as Seabourn president, Allowed HTML tags: . . 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. The company's cruiseship order book in 2022 was EUR 104 million. Carnival Celebration March 6. The vessel, which is the first in her class, has remained on hold for more than 16 months. In July 2018, the company announced a USD 500 million fleet modernization (drydock refurbishment) program dubbed "Celebrity Revolution". The project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine changes for fleet's three Star-Class mega-yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride. 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. Grand Dining Room (Deck 5 aft) received new premium furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandeliers. Carnival Dream - February 2022 - March 2022 Carnival Elation - January 2023 . So far in 2019, several Carnival cruise ships have already been refurbished in dry dock. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE. These higher costs won't reoccur in 2023, Bernstein said. 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). 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). Whopping 802 dry dock days for Carnival Corp. in 2022. Read the Carnival Dream review by Cruiseline.com member NathanW35 from May 21, 2022 of the 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) cruise. The newest and biggest Carnival cruise ship currently at sea is Carnival Celebration. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). 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. There is a vault toilet and fire rings, but not much else. I hope they are able to finish everything they. Cruise ship refurbishment news are some of the "most wanted" and extremely popular on all major online travel forums. Ages run the gamut from kids (lots of 'em in the summer!) 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. 2020 drydock (USD 30 million) - technical maintenance works, regular maintenance (all staterooms and public spaces), new carpeting, upholstery. The launch of this new ship marked Carnival's 50th birthday. 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). Ultimate Abyss (10-deck high waterslide),"The Perfect Storm" (3-deck high, 3-waterslides complex), "Sugar Beach" (ice-cream/candies), "Beach Shop" (pool wear), Adventure Ocean (kids complex) completely refurbished-redesigned, teen facilities redesigned, Card Room replaced by Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team-building exercises) dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game), "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (2-level poolside bar lounge), H2O Zone redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/kids aquapark), new dining venues - Portside BBQ (a la carte steakhouse restaurant), El Loco Fresh (outdoor fast-food bar), Giovanni's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar (upgraded food and wine menus, hand-tossed pizzas, charcuterie/meat station), Spotlight Karaoke (bar lounge with 2 private rooms for parties), new Quantum-class venues - "Music Hall" (2-deck dancing lounge) and "Bionic Bar by Makr Shakr" (served by 2 robotic bartenders), "Clash for the Crystal City" (new laser tag game at Studio B's Ice Rink), all staterooms renovated, redesigned mini-golf course, many existing venues will be also redesigned and renovated, Perfect Storm with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon), The Blaster (water coaster) and Riptide (mat racing slide), Splashaway Bay (interactive water playground), pool deck's sunbathing areas will receive more shaded seating (including daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas/wooden cabins), Solarium renewed, new venues - To Dry For (blow-dry bar), Lime and Coconut (2-level bar with live music), Bamboo Room (bar lounge), Johnny Rockets Express, Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade, Starbucks Bar, The Observatorium (Royal Escape Room), new restaurants - El Loco Fresh, Giovannis Italian Kitchen, Hooked Seafood, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Battle for Planet Z (laser tag course at Studio B) for "Clash for the Crystal City" gaming experience, Splashaway Bay (large-sized interactive aqua park) with water slides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), water cannons and fountains, pools, drench bucket, Izumi (Japanese restaurant with Teppanyaki grills), trampoline park, laser tag course, larger ice rink, FlowRider, new "Panoramic Ocean View" category cabins, Fish and Ships (poolside a-la-carte food bar), Sugar Beach (ice cream bar/candy shop), Portofino replaced by Giovanni's Table (Italian restaurant), Vintages (wine bar) replaces Champagne Bar, Seaside private dining room replaced by inside cabins, Explorer's Court replaced with 1 inside cabin, Wi-Fi upgraded to shipwide, VOOM Internet available, Hollywood Odyssey replaced by Concierge Club, Chops Grille, Spa and retail shops redesigned, new 89 cabins (26 panoramic oceanviews, one 2-bedroom family suite, 24 new outside, and balcony staterooms), Perfect Storm aquapark with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), new restaurants/bars: Izumi (Asian), Giovanni's Table (Italian), steakhouse, Vintages bar, Sabor (Mexican), a poolside large-size outdoor movie screen, amenities upgrades - faster Internet (Voom), Perfect Storm (waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon"), laser tag course ("Battle for Planet Z" / glow-in-the-dark gaming room), The Observatorium (Escape Room by Puzzle Break), Jamie's Italian Restaurant (replaced Giovanni's Table), Perfect Storm aquapark, 3 waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango- raft slide), new restaurants/bars - Izumi (Asian), Sabor (Mexican), Giovanni's Table (Italian), Chef's Table, propulsion system repairs (1 of the 3 Azipods has worn bearings); to fix a damaged propeller, new theater programming (Mamma Mia); new venues (Deck 16: Sabor Taqueria, Tequila Bar); Dynamic Dining. Dry Dock. Hurtigruten's "Green Push" fleet renovation program is budgeted USD 850 million. Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". Marin Lutheran Church. In the second quarter, the number goes to 399 days, versus 184 in Q2 2019. . For comparison, Carnival Destiny-Sunshine conversion (2013) cost ~USD 155M. To read more cruise ship technology news, please visit our engines-propulsion-fuel survey. Switchover (ship-to-shore power) at seaports takes around 20 min. 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. By this program will be introduced new and innovative features, new experiences and amenities, new pool deck areas and venues, new dining options, new nightlife concepts, new onboard attractions. 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). added fleet's first-ever waterpark (Reef Splash Zone/without waterslides) aft-portside on Deck 17) that includes a large-sized Splashpad (outdoor water playground) fitted with splash pool, water cannons, water sprays, showers, interactive whale-like structure (with a "raining" fluke). In comparison to cruise newbuilds' cost (especially of bigger units), ship refurbishments are a lot cheaper than building a new one. Star Plus was partially financed through the Export Credit facility guaranteed by SACE Italy (financial and insurance products and services). The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. The project is scheduled for February 2019 through February 2023. Each ship received 50 new cabins (to 156 total), which (based on the total investment) meant shipbuilding cost per berth USD 267,000. During the upgrade, she received the new red, white and . ****Holland America Line's USD 300 million fleet renovation project included updating onboard entertainment, dining and suites fleetwide in 2016-2018. ZOE is a voice-enabled artificial intelligence device available in all passenger staterooms. RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All links in the following table are internal (CruiseMapper) and redirect to the ship's deck plan page. The Port of Redwood City waterfront is the location for public events and festivals featuring visits by historic ships and sailing vessels. Corporation's main underwater teams are in Holland, Italy, and the Canaries. However, its the chance the cruise line will have to make some minor upgrades such as carpeting and decor. (USD 25 million) - technical maintenance works, machinery upgrades, updates to interior spaces, Hideout (teen lounge) received AstroTurf and titled flooring (outside) and new furniture (loungers, deckchairs, bar stools), all staterooms fully refurbished, new cabin bathrooms fitted with UV-free Antimicrobial Light technology, 56 cabins fully renovated (flooring/carpets, fixed furniture, soft furnishings, light fixers and fittings), unscheduled drydock in Italy for repairs of the tabilizers, 6-month drydock at San Giorgio del Porto shipyard, routine maintenance (machinery overhaul, classification works, cabin upgrades), all staterooms were modernized, all public spaces were renovated with new soft furnishing and carpets. 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. 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. All big lines put their liners into dry dock every few years to update (or upgrade) them - it costs money, but again - it's cheaper than going on brand new ships. 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. 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). Friday, March 3, 2023 5:23 am Advertise . (Deck 5) Art Gallery added, Atrium redesigned (new color schemes, live entertainment), Market Cafe (menu upgraded with new sweets), Oasis Spa and Salon (added 2 express pods for treatments - spa massages, skin treatments, LVL lash lifting), (Deck 6) shopping upgraded with new luxury brands, (Deck 7) Java Cafe buffet (menu upgraded with alcoholic beverages),Photo Gallery (upgraded with Dixons Electronics Hub), introduced a try-before-you-buy program with consultant-managing tasting tables (beauty and make-up areas), steel repairs, equipment modernization, painting, upgrades of public areas (all bars and restaurants) and passenger cabins (beds, bathrooms, lighting, woodwork, decoration, new carpets, furniture), Some outdoor deck areas redesigned for alfresco dining, new restaurants/venues (Sindhu, Glass House, Grab and Go, Costa Coffee), renovations (theatre, Lido buffet, Reef kids club, Sidewalk Cafe, Spa, shop, Casino, Champions), Aquarius pool and bar renovations (refreshed furnishings, new color schemes, updated chairs, sofas, bar stools, coffee tables, signage, wall tiles), Atrium (new carpets and furniture/chairs, banquettes, cushions), Oasis Spa's Reception (new carpets and blinds, all loungers and armchairs refreshed, cushions added), Intermezzo Bar (new color scheme, new carpeting, blinds, new furniture/chairs, sofas, stools, coffee tables, lampshades), All Suites - refreshed, new color scheme, new furniture (sofabeds, armchairs, coffee tables, lamps), new curtains, bed cushions, throws), onboard retail shopping upgraded by refurbishing all retail shops and adding new brands (BRICS, Longines, Olivia Burton, Liu Jo, Radley, Cath Kidston, Kipling), Arena Theatre received wall-mounted LED screen, sound and light equipment, All passenger cabins and most public areas renovated with new carpeting, main walkway area received new tiling, carpet, furniture, Tamarind Club and Havana Lounge renovated and redesigned, Dixons Travel shop (gadgets and electronic equipment) was enlarged and new products were added (Amazon, Apple, Bose, Canon, Fitbit, GoPro), The Photo Now digital screen moved to the aft, furnishings (sofa, chairs, headboard, carpet, wall coverings, privacy curtain, drapery, bed runner, bed skirt, quartz stone top (vanity), vanity lighting, dresser, dressing table, nightstands). 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