Luminae Restaurant (Suites-only) is redesigned, new (custom-made) menus by chef Cornelius Gallagher are introduced. The company is among the leaders on the cruise ship refit market. Penthouse-Vista-Owner suites' bathrooms were enlarged and upgraded with Carrara marble tops, onyx, polished granite. fully refreshed public spaces (new flooring, updated furniture), Spice H20 (adults-only serenity deck with swimming pool, hot tubs, full-service bar, nightly live entertainment, DJs), Syd Norman's Pour House (ex Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club) - changed the decor, new carpets, furniture, live performances of classic rock songs, updated drink menu), Blue Lagoon replaced by O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Moderno Churrascaria relocated to deck 13 (replacing Star Bar), new Beatles-themed club lounge (The Cavern Club), theater lounge (2 new musical shows ("Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and "Burn the Floor"), restaurant renovations (Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Taste, Manhattan dining room, Garden Cafe buffet) - new carpeting, decors, reupholstered furniture, renovations (Mandara Spa, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Marketplace), Epic Theatre, Casino. Sail to the The Caribbean, Bermuda, or Bahamas from New York and Boston and toss your schedule to the breeze. engine-, ventilation- and steel repairs (superstructure, tanks), deck improvements (new tiles and carpets in public spaces), 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). Grand Dining Room (Deck 5 aft) received new premium furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandeliers. On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. (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). 2340 2005 Norwegian Jewel. 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. 2148 2006 Norwegian Jade. Here is the updated dry dock schedule for Celebrity Cruises' cruise ships: Celebrity Millennium - February 2019. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. In 2018, HAL contracted ABB Group (Swedish-Swiss corporation specializing in robotics, marine power, and propulsion equipment) for installing shore-power systems fleetwide. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. 42 passenger cabins upgraded with French Balconies (slide-opening infinity windows with glass railings), all staterooms and public areas received new carpeting, (redesigned and refurnished) Palm Garden Lounge (deck 6), Wine Bar (deck 5, also expanded), Lobby Reception (deck 3), Lido Deck (deck 6) received new flooring and a pool bar (with butler service), modernization of venues (redesigned Sansibar Lounge, Sakura Sushi Restaurant), interior renovations (new flooring, woodworking, decorations, upholstery, plumbing and tiling, electrical works) to all public areas, passenger and crew cabins, and areas, Star Legend (2017 Dec) - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats), all staterooms renovations (new hardware, textiles, wardrobes, power outlets, USB ports, Wi-Fi, fingerprint sensor lights, 55-inch smart HDTVs), cabin amenities upgrades (woven lines, silk pajamas, silver ice buckets, GioBagnara Miramar trays), all outside decks renovations (premium teakwood flooring, premium mahogany Balinese beds and sun loungers, Italian brand upholstery, cushions, towels, parasols, hammocks), Forward on Sundeck installed 2x Jacuzzies and 2x rain showers, crew and passenger cabins renovations (new furnishings), public space renovation - reception foyers, bars/cafes, bistro, aft deck areas, new menus (based on Coastal Kitchen concept / seasonal ingredients / locally sourced, fresh pastries from the ship's bakery, floor-ceiling windows installed in dining room restaurants (aft location), new hybrid powerplants running on batteries and LNG engines (a fleet-wide project with scheduled completion 2021), current wellness area replaced by 5 large suites with floor-ceiling windows, 4 new restaurants (Aune Dining Room, Lindstrom, Fredheim, outdoor Grill Bar), enlarged wellness complex (Lounge, Gym, Sauna, treatment rooms), pool deck fully renovated, Gift Shop expanded, Car Deck transformed into boat-launch and equipment storage area. Vitality Spa and Fitness Center (wellness complex on Deck 12) enhanced, enlarged and relocated (from forward to aft), new exclusive lounges - Suite Lounge andDiamond Lounge, new cabins (25 oceanview, 23 interior), new forward spa cabins, cabin categories changes, new flat TVs in all cabins, theater renamed "La Scala" (DreamWorks Experience added), Photo Gallery renamed "Focus", size reduced, Vault disco replaced by "Giovanni's Table", Inside cabins converted to Virtual Balcony, Portofino restaurant replaced with "Chops Grille", Island Grill Bar and Florist Shop removed, In-line Skating Track replaced with FlowRider, Cloud Nine and Seven Hearts rooms replaced with Izumi, 19th Hole lounge replaced with Diamond Club, Digital signage (touch-screen way finders) installed. With the dry dock likely taking place in Europe, it would make sense to schedule this while the Norwegian Escape is. 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. Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. Crew Center is website run by ex-crew members sharing their experience and Insights about life and work on cruise ships. Dry docks are used for the construction, maintenance and repair of ships, boats and other watercraft. In 2003-2008, by the SOE ("Signature of Excellence") program, HAL upgraded all older vessels, on which were also added new venues, stateroom categories, and amenities. Prices start from USD 690 (double occupancy rates). Qsine Restaurant is added fleetwide and offers "Le Petit Chef" (virtual dining-entertainment experience) created by Skullmapping artists and presented by TableMation Studios exclusively for Celebrity Cruises. The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. NCL Dry Dock calendar 2020 provides the opportunity to search cruise ships that are scheduled to undergo dry dock refurbishment and routine maintenance including new features to the ships. Please Read: COVID-related Discussion. the extent of the work the ship was to undergo, the dry dock was announced in November 2021 and resulted in several canceled cruises due to the maintenance schedule. You can also read the Latest Cruise News, Download Ship Itinerary, or take peak at the Crew Galleries. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. the Observation Lounge obtained a small library, nautical chart table, and self-service beverage station. Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling four cruises onboard the Norwegian Escape as the vessel undergoes an unscheduled drydock in September. 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. technology upgrades (scrubbers, shoreside power capabilities), WaterWorks Aqua Park, Camp Carnival (kids playground), Bonsai Sushi Express (replacing Taste Bar), Carnival WaterWorks (aquapark with Twister Waterslide, plus 2 mini racing slides for kids), ***Dream - Pizzeria del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi Express, Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse, ***Elation and Paradise - added 38 new cabins (2 Grand Vista Suites, 22 Junior Suites, 2 Scenic Oceanview, 12 Interior), balconies added to 98 cabins, redesigned minigolf course with bocce court, ***Freedom - WaterWorks, Bonsai Sushi Express, expanded-redesigned retail shopping area (new Carnival Adventures Shop, Mini-Golf relocated (Deck 12 to 11). We have important information regarding Norwegian Escape voyages from September 8, 2022, through and including October 2, 2022.. For 2021-Q1 (February thru November) are scheduled for drydocks the ships Magic (Marseille), Paradise-Glory (Freeport Bahamas), Spirit (Sembcorp/Singapore), Sunshine-Valor-Liberty (Navantia/Cadiz). This would make sense for the Breakaway-Plus class vessel. addition of 21 cabins Lanai category and contemporary bar, Mix. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Cruise Lines Modify Cancellation Policies For Better Flexibility; Cruise Lines Roll Out Virtual Content During Coronavirus Shutdown; 2020 Alaska Cruise Season Suffers as Cruise Lines Struggle With Deployment; Cruise Ships Redeploy following Alaska Cancellations Submitted by Cruise Port Crew on 24 September, 2019 - 11:37. Retail shops are expanded with new brands - including Hublot (luxury Swiss watches) and Shinola (luxury watches, jewellery, premium leather goods). NCL is going a step further by compensating with a 10% discount in the form of a future cruise credit for a future voyage that will be available from June 13, 2022. All links in the following table are internal (CruiseMapper) and redirect to the ship's deck plan page. I originally read fall 2020, but then read April 2021? Newly-added Game Zone hosts family competitions with oversized backyard games. ABB installed its shore-power equipment on 11x HAL ships. There have been more changes in the recent past. With Norwegian Escape recently being taken out of service after being damaged after running aground in March 2022, it has come as a surprise that the ship is being pulled from service again. On Lido Deck, Kung Fu Panda Noodle Shop was replaced with Fish and Ships (poolside specialty seafood bar). With tons of dining choices and no set dining times, Norwegian Gem has it all. andychris. All Vista-, Signature- and Rotterdam-class liners' Suites received new furniture, carpeting, wall covers, quartz stone-topped desk, dresser, nightstands, make-up vanity, USB outlet (on the bed's headboard), LED reading lights, lighted closet rod, interactive flat TV system (free movies on demand), new in-cabin amenities (espresso coffee machine, binoculars, free mimosas with in-cabin breakfast). 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. The letter sent out stated, "As a result. RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). I read on a recent post that the Dawn was due for a dry dock in 2016 and we h. As a Most drydocks are planned by the world's largest cruise shipowners - Carnival Corporation, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Shipping Group, and NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Martinis (piano bar lounge on Deck 5) was redesigned, new silver-white marble bar top and walnut paneling were added. The line will be offering 39 departures to Mexico, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, and the . Built in 2001, the ship underwent a three-week bow-to-stern renovation in Victoria, BC. 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. This future cruise credit can then be used again on a future voyage with Norwegian Cruise Line. new storage space for zodiacs (large-capacity inflatable motorboats) and a lifting crane for their deployment. We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. Members; 3.5k March 6, 2004; New York #1 Share; Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. The majority of those joined the fleets owned by the world's biggest cruise companies - Carnival Corporation and RCCL-Royal Caribbean - via their subsidiaries/brands. 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. 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