Tag: Cruise Ship Refurbishment

Carnival Liberty Returns to New Orleans with Exciting Post Dry Dock Enhancements

Chris Cardona
Carnival Liberty - 2025 Dry Dock

Carnival Cruise Line is upping the fun for its New Orleans sailings! The Carnival Liberty has just returned to service after a comprehensive dry dock, loaded with new features. It joins the Carnival Valor, which also recently completed similar enhancements. Among the exciting additions are the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, honoring military service members, and the WaterWorks aqua park, now with new slides. Carnival Liberty – Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge (2025 Dry Dock) Carnival Liberty – WaterWorks (2025 Dry Dock) Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the new mini-golf course.…

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Royal Caribbean to “Amp Up” Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas in 2026

Chris Cardona
Royal Caribbean - Ovation of the Seas

Get ready for triple the adventure with Royal Caribbean in 2026! The cruise line is set to debut three newly amplified ships – Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas – offering reimagined vacations to stunning destinations across Alaska, Europe, and the Caribbean. These enhanced sailings for spring 2026 and beyond are now available for booking on Royal Caribbean’s website. Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s chief product innovation officer, shared his excitement: “Our Royal Amplified program continues to elevate the vacation experience, bringing new culinary…

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Carnival Valor Completes Dry Dock With New Enhancements

Chris Cardona
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor Returns to Service with Exciting Upgrades   The Carnival Valor officially re-entered service today after an extensive dry dock. This significant refurbishment brings a host of upgrades designed to enhance guest comfort and introduce exciting new features, including a thrilling WaterWorks aqua park and a dedicated Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship welcomed its first guests in Barcelona before setting sail for its New Orleans homeport on a special Carnival Journeys transatlantic voyage.   New Attractions & Enhanced Accessibility Beyond adding new amenities, the renovation also focused…

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

Chris Cardona
Celebrity Solstice - 2026 Revitalization

Celebrity Cruises is giving its beloved Solstice Series ships a spectacular refresh! The brand is investing over $250 million to modernize these popular vessels, starting with Celebrity Solstice in March 2026. Guests can look forward to eight brand-new experiences, including four never-before-seen spaces at sea, alongside many redesigned favorites that will elevate every aspect of their vacation. These bow-to-stern innovations include reimagined outdoor areas with enhanced views, new dining and entertainment venues designed for connection, and upgraded accommodations with new stateroom categories and ship-wide stateroom enhancements. Celebrity Solstice will lead…

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$165 Million in Updates Coming to Oasis of the Seas

Chris Cardona

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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