Tag: Cruise Ship Refurbishment

Royal Plans Next Level Update to Navigator of the Seas

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Navigator of the Seas Refurbishment

Royal Caribbean is continuing with its $1 billion Royal Amplified fleet modernization program. The next ship to get the “amped up” treatment is Navigator of the Seas.The ship will undergo a $115 Million makeover and debut in Miami on February 14, 2019 with a host of new features and activities. The ship originally launched in 2002, has already received significant upgrades in 2014 that saw the addition of new Panoramic and Virtual Balcony Staterooms, FlowRider surf simulator and new dining in Sabor Mexican, Izumi Japanese and Giovanni’s Table. Michael Bayley,…

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Carnival Triumph to Become Carnival Sunrise After $200 Million Refit

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Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Cruise Line announced plans to makeover the Carnival Triumph with a $200-Million dry dock, that will transform the 19 year old ship with venues that are found on their most recent cruise ships. At the completion of the dry dock, the ship will be renamed Carnival Sunrise and will be the second ship in Carnival’s Sunshine Class. The Carnival Sunshine (originally the Carnival Destiny) underwent a similar dry dock in 2013. The dry dock makeover will add all of Carnival’s popular branded food, beverage and entertainment innovations, as well…

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Mariner of the Seas Arrives in Miami after Mega Makeover

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Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas has arrived in her new home of PortMiami following a massive $120 Million makeover.   New Ways to Play Sky Pad – The gravity-defying bungee trampoline experience amped up with virtual reality The Perfect Storm – A thrilling pair of three-story-high racer waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z – An epic glow-in-the-dark battle for the last planet in the galaxy Escape Room: The Observatorium – Royal Caribbean’s newest escape room challenge FlowRider – The cruise line’s signature 40-foot-long surf…

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Exciting New Itineraries and Dry Dock For Carnival Legend

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Carnival Legend

Following the completion of an extensive dry dock, Carnival Legend will sail exciting new itineraries to Alaska, Hawaii, Australia and the Panama Canal before repositioning to Tampa in 2019. The 2,124 passenger Carnival Legend is undergoing an extensive two-week-long dry dock that is taking place in Portland, Ore. and is adding a variety of popular food and beverage concepts. These include Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in tandem with Food Network star Guy Fieri, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and the Mexican-themed BlueIguana Cantina.  Enhancements to Camp…

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Carnival Paradise Returns From Major Dry Dock

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Carnival Paradise 2018 Dry Dock

Carnival Paradise is back in service after an extensive month-long dry dock that saw a variety of spaces and innovations and many of Carnival Cruise Line’s most favorites features added to the Fun Ship. Highlights include a spectacular water park, 38 new staterooms, 98 balconies added to existing accommodations, and an array of exciting food and beverage concepts. Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line said: Download the new Carnival Paradise Deck Plans The new spaces being added include: Guy’s Burger Joint: a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with…

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