Mardi Gras Year Built: 2020 Capacity: 5,200 guests In July 2018, the company announced a USD 500 million fleet modernization (drydock refurbishment) program dubbed "Celebrity Revolution". (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). 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. That means California might be the place for you. It's time for dry dock to update the lighting in some areas. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its offerings in Galveston, Tex., by bringing a fourth ship, Carnival Miracle, to the port that will offer Texas-sized sailings of nine, 10, 11 and 12 days beginning in the fall of 2024 through spring 2025. CRUISE HIVE LTD 2008-2023. 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. 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. All links in the following table are internal (CruiseMapper) and redirect to the ship's deck plan page. 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. "Royal Babies and Tots Nursery" (for babies and toddlers) - Voyager OTS is currently fleet's only liner without a nursery. 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). Grand Dining Room (Deck 5 aft) received new premium furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandeliers. On November 15, 2018, Windstar announced the "Star Plus Initiative" - drydock fleet renovation program budgeted USD 250 million. 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). The next video is about the April 2016 drydock refurb of Splendour OTS (now Marella Discovery) done in Freeport Bahamas. . Cruise review , rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by member NathanW35 . 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. It'll be an eight-night voyage with scheduled calls in Aruba, Bonaire, La Romana, and. . Photo By: Russell Otway. 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. Carnival Dream - February 2022 - March 2022 Carnival Elation - January 2023 . 649 Meadowsweet Dr. Corte Madera. On Lido Deck, Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop was replaced with Fish and Ships (poolside specialty seafood bar). Switchover (ship-to-shore power) at seaports takes around 20 min. 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. 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). The project includes enlarging (stretching) and engine changes for fleet's three Star-Class mega-yachts Star Breeze, Star Legend, Star Pride. The cruise ship which is the first in its class . At CruiseMapper's list of new vessels under construction or on order, you'll also find an impressive number of passenger ships (river-, ocean- and cruiseferries) being built/launched in the period 2015-2019. 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. Carnival Dream becomes the fourth ship in the fleet to receive the new Carnival Cruise Line livery design during dry dock. 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). Couple . 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. Carnival also used this dry-dock to expand the non-smoking casino on Deck 4 to add a bar area. Note1: All Singapore-based vessel refurbishment projects are done by Sembcorp Marine (at the Admiralty Yard). In 2018, HAL contracted ABB Group (Swedish-Swiss corporation specializing in robotics, marine power, and propulsion equipment) for installing shore-power systems fleetwide. '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. Here is how it will be: Carnival Miracle > Now to be in dry dock from in October and November. Along with the regular maintenance works will be added two new team gaming experiences (Laser Tag, Escape Room). Oasis- and Quantum-class cabin updates, virtual balconies, Perfect Storm waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon), The Blaster (aqua coaster, 244 m / 800 ft long 2-person raft slide), Riptide (headfirst mat racing waterslide with transparent tube), completely redesigned pool deck area (more swimming pools, Splash Pad for tots), Lime and Coconut (new 2-level bar with live music), To Dry For (blow dry bar - hairstyling, champagnes, and wines), Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (with "Owner's Box" VIP room), new restaurants (El Loco Fresh, Jamie's Italian, Hooked Seafood), Battle for Planet Z (Studio B) laser tag course, "The Perfect Storm" aquapark with two waterslides (Typhoon and Cyclone), "Battle for Planet Z" (laser tag course) in "Studio B" (ice-skating rink), "Adventure Ocean" (kids facilities) redesigned, kids programming (3-12 yo) upgraded. 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. 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. 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. 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. CarnivalShips480 327 March 6, 2022 United States #8 Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Old Fart Cruisers said: We will be on the same cruise. 2017 March 25 - April 4 (Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Germany). This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. All cabin bathrooms were overhauled and received new tiling, surfaces, fixtures, designer accessories, vanities glass shower enclosures. 6:00 AMWednesday. January 17, 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. Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar redesigned, as well as most public venues. 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). (all drydocks are at Fosen Yards, Norway). Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. Carnival Celebration will sail out of Miami all year round. Departures on January 24, 31, February 7, and February 21, 2022, have all dropped a call to Key. Number 8860726. Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. Additional cabanas added to Sun Deck. Free expert cruise tips and news from Cruise Hive! 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). . De Wave Group's latest projects included the newbuilds Seabourn Venture, Seabourn Pursuit, Discovery Princess (EUR 15M), Norwegian Prima (EUR 10M), Celebrity Beyond (EUR 9M/April 2021), as well as refit projects for Virgin's Resilient Lady (June 2021/EUR 40M), NCL (EUR 6M), Oceania's Marina and Riviera (~600 staterooms + public areas). I hope they are able to finish everything they. This list . The 2,200-guest Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry dock receiving a new red, white and blue hull livery. All dining and beverage menus were updated. Cruise ship drydocking (vessel refits and onboard refurbishments) is a multi-billion market with regularly scheduled vessel renovation projects every 2-3 years. 2022. Marina. Here are some of the best liveaboard marinas in California. In 2018 were scheduled for drydocks Independence OTS and Mariner OTS. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. Although the repairs were initially . Ages run the gamut from kids (lots of 'em in the summer!) As a result, the fleet was expanded with 1368 new staterooms (342 per boat), and all shipboard restaurants, bars, and lounges were redesigned and redecorated. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. 2020 drydock (USD 30 million) - technical maintenance works, regular maintenance (all staterooms and public spaces), new carpeting, upholstery. 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. 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. Also Read: Ways to Enjoy a Carnival Dream Cruise. RCI ships usually enter drydocks in up to 5-year periods. In fact, just last week, the cruise line released new photos of Carnival Glorys livery, also in Marseilles. 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. 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. Amongst ALMACO's customers (multi-million projects) are Carnival Corporation, Saga Group UK, Ritz-Carlton Yachts, Swan Hellenic, VIKING LINE. Cruise ship refurbishment jobs are another issue. Carnival Dream entered dry dock recently to receive some major enhancements and new additions. The new year is off to a strong start with many ships currently undergoing all kinds of work at drydocks globally. The ships first cruise back is a six-day western Caribbean sailing out of Galveston, Texas. All staterooms are upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet). Copyright 2023. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. The Star Plus project increased Windstar fleet's capacity by 24%. ALMACO Group is another major turnkey manufacturer serving the marine and offshore industries. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. reconfiguration of the centrally located bars. During this dry-dock the Carnival Breeze received the red, white, & blue livery on the exterior of the ship. 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).
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