RCI's "Royal Advantage" renovation program (2011-2016) was budgeted USD 300 million. It's time for dry dock to update the lighting in some areas. The midship section has an additional elevator. In 2018, HAL contracted ABB Group (Swedish-Swiss corporation specializing in robotics, marine power, and propulsion equipment) for installing shore-power systems fleetwide. 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). 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. Drydocks are typically scheduled in the first half of the year or Q4,not during the highest yielding Q3. 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). 2020 drydock (USD 30 million) - technical maintenance works, regular maintenance (all staterooms and public spaces), new carpeting, upholstery. 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. Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. 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), 2-week drydocking before joining P&O Australia), 3 restaurants (Angelos, Dragon Lady, The Waterfront) refitted with new carpets and artworks, to The Pantry (lido market) added 3x Australian fresh food outlets (Stix, Curry House, Kettle & Bun), pdates and re-designing of all suites, public areas, bars, restaurants (new carpeting, new furniture, new color schemes). 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). The company is among the leaders on the cruise ship refit market. new venues - massage room, small gym, beauty salon, ondeck Jacuzzi, "The Grill" outdoor restaurant. Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT. 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). reconfiguration of the centrally located bars. All staterooms are upgraded with eXhale bedding sets (premium cashmere mattresses) and high-tech amenities (RFID locks, Bluetooth, Xcelerate / Wi-Fi Internet). The launch of this new ship marked Carnival's 50th birthday. On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. 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. Read the Carnival Dream review by Cruiseline.com member NathanW35 from May 21, 2022 of the 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) cruise. #1 Posted May 24, 2022 Carnival swapped ships and canceled cruises later this year. Carnival Dream entered dry dock recently to receive some major enhancements and new additions. 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. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). Carnival Breeze Dry Dock 2022 New 4th Floor Non-Smoking Casino Bar and Cashier#carnivalcruise #carnivalbreeze #drydock In March to April of 2022, The Carniva. During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung. The project resulted in bigger passenger capacity, adding new staterooms, venues, public spaces, new and more efficient engines. This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. That means California might be the place for you. 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. 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. Some 24 ships are scheduled to enter dry dock during the second quarter. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. 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. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. 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. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. Each drydock cost ~US$35-40 million. In August 2018, Oceania announced the company's OceaniaNEXT fleet renovation project budgeted USD 100 million. 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. The 4-year fleet refurbishment program starts in February 2019. Each ship received 50 new cabins (to 156 total), which (based on the total investment) meant shipbuilding cost per berth USD 267,000. 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. Note2: All Cadiz (Spain)-based ship refurbishments are done by the Navantia shipbuilding company - Europe's 5th and the world's 9th largest shipbuilder. Marin Lutheran Church. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. Copyright 2023. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. The 2,200-guest Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry dock receiving a new red, white and blue hull livery. The drydock lengthening included cutting each vessel in two and installing a new/prefabricated midship section with length 25,6 m (84 ft). 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.