Tag: Cruise Ship Refurbishment

Carnival Valor Completes Dry Dock With New Enhancements

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Carnival Valor - Barcelona (2025 Drydock)

After a significant month-long dry dock, the Carnival Valor officially returned to service today, showcasing a range of enhancements designed to elevate guest comfort and introduce exciting new features. Among these are a new WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship greeted its first post-refurbishment guests in Barcelona before setting sail on a special Carnival Journeys transatlantic voyage back to its homeport of New Orleans. This refurbishment not only introduced thrilling new features but also made comprehensive upgrades to accessibility throughout public areas, from enhanced…

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Celebrity Cruises Investing Over $250 Million To Modernize Solstice Class Ships

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Solstice Class - The Retreat Sundeck

Celebrity Cruises is embarking on a significant modernization program for its classic Solstice Series ships, investing over $250 million to enhance the guest experience. The initiative begins with the Celebrity Solstice in March 2026, promising a refreshed and elevated cruise vacation. This modernization aims to offer guests reimagined vacation experiences, with a focus on both extraordinary itineraries and enhanced onboard amenities. The Celebrity Solstice will embark on a diverse range of global journeys, allowing guests to explore the breathtaking nature of Alaska, the serene beaches of Hawaii and Fiji and…

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$165 Million in Updates Coming to Oasis of the Seas

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Oasis of the Seas, the first cruise ship constructed over 200,000 gross tons and the ship that ushered in a new era for Royal Caribbean a decade ago, will receive a massive $165 million in updates. As part of the $1 billion Royal Amplified fleet modernization, Oasis the Seas will undergo a 63 day dry dock (September – November 2019) that will see the addition of some features found on newer sister Oasis class ships Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas plus several new enhancements.   Michael…

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Carnival Freedom Updated with New Experiences

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Carnival Freedom Refurbishment

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship has just returned from a three-week multi million dollar dry dock where she received several new enhancements. This refurbishment is part of Carnival Cruise Lines $2 billion ship enhancement program that is adding the line’s popular Funship 2.0 innovations across the fleet. The new and enhanced experiences include: WaterWorks: Featuring a 203-foot-long AquaTunnel slide and Carnival’s signature 212-foot-long Twister slide along with a 75-gallon PowerDrencher tipping bucket and SplashZone area for kids. Bonsai Express: the success of the full-service Bonsai Sushi restaurants has spawned this…

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Behind the Scenes: Navigator of the Seas 2019 Dry Dock

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Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas is almost finished with her $115 Million makeover. When she returns to service from Miami, Navigator of the Seas will debut a host of new features and experiences. New Topside Features Royal Caribbean’s popular Perfect Storm water sides will features The Blaster, the cruise line’s first Aqua Coaster and the longest at sea. Its counterpart, Riptide, guests will plunge down the industry’s only headfirst mat racer and reach an exhilarating finish through a translucent tube with endless ocean views. There will also be a…

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