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Unofficial Dry-Dock Schedule For Carnival Cruise Line
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       Please keep in mind that this information is always subject to change at any time. I will not be held responsible for changes in schedule or upgrades. Dates and years released are sometimes approximate.  Contact me if you believe there is any incorrect information or something that needs verification. My goal is to keep this page up to date in order to help everyone have a place for dry-dock information located in one place.
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Carnival Breeze
Carnival Breeze's Dry-Dock Information:     
Previous Dry-Dock:   2022      Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2027
Notes:   The Carnival Breeze's next dry-dock is currently planned for 2/26/2027 through 3/19/2027 based on the gap in Carnival's booking engine. It is not yet announced what work is planned to take place in the Carnival Breeze's 2027 dry-dock. There was an article earlier in the year that stated Carnival had cancelled cruises during early 2027, but it appears as of 9/13/2025 that the booking engine has been updated to include cruises during the January & February timeframe. This 2027 dry-dock is not confirmed by Carnival. 
​The Carnival Breeze completed its 2022 dry-dock in April 2022 after being sent to dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain. During this dry-dock the Carnival Breeze received the red, white, & blue livery on the exterior of the ship. Carnival also used this dry-dock to expand the non-smoking casino on Deck 4 to add a bar area. This resulted in the removal of the Thrill Theater. Additionally, the dry-dock was used to complete routine maintenance & cosmetic enhancements around the ship.   
Please Check Out My Carnival Breeze 2023 Cruise Review! 
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Celebration's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock:  N/A       Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2027
            The Carnival Celebration has a dry-dock currently planned for 4/4/2027 through 4/23/2027 based on Carnival Cruise Line's booking engine. This will be the first dry-dock for the Carnival Celebration since the ship debuted in 2022. 
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Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:  2026       Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: TBA
Notes:   The Carnival Conquest's 2026 dry-dock is completed. During the 2026 dry-dock, Carnival Cruise Line replaced the Carnival Conquest's SkyBox Sports Bar with the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. Furthermore, the Club 02 youth program received some enhancements such as new games and a refreshed decor. Carnival updated the casino onboard to also include a non-smoking section and more gaming options. Retail shops onboard also received some updates during the 2026 dry-dock. 
Click Here For More Information On Carnival Conquest's 2026 Drydock
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Wet-Dock:   2026        Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   TBD
Notes:   The Carnival Dream's 2026 dry-dock is completed and the ship returned to service. Carnival added a new Dream Studio to the ship's atrium lobby on Deck 3, Carnival Adventures Store on Deck 5, refreshed retail spaces on Deck 5, added a host station to the casino on Deck 5, and updated the casino layout. The ship also received cosmetic refreshments and maintenance during the dry-dock. Carnival reported updates via a press release on March 23, 2026.
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Pictures: Carnival Dream's New Hull Paint Job Taken In Galveston
​Click Here For Additional Information About The Dream Class Second Non-Smoking Casinos
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My 2020 Carnival Dream Cruise Review With Ship Pictures: Click Here To View
Carnival Elation
Carnival Elation's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:   2026         Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2028
Notes:   
The Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock is completed. During this dry-dock the ship had work done to the WaterWorks and Lido Deck main pool, according to John Heald (Carnival's Brand Ambassador). Furthermore, I saw video on Facebook showing the ship's exterior received refreshed paint. Carnival almost always uses dry-dock to perform clean-up, routine maintenance, and general refreshment in public areas. It is likely that they used this time to replace carpet & flooring where it is needed. The Carnival Elation's next dry-dock is tentatively scheduled for 2028 as Carnival's booking engine has a gap from January 17, 2028 through January 31, 2028. This is subject to change and not yet officially confirmed.
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter's Dry-Dock Information:    
Current Dry-Dock:  2026
Notes:   
The Carnival Encounter is having a dry-dock in February & March 2026. For more details please click here.
Carnival Festivale
Carnival Festivale Dry-Dock Information:
The Carnival Festivale will be Carnival Cruise Line's 4th Excel class ship. The ship is scheduled to enter service in 2027 and likely will not have a dry-dock for several years.
Carnival Festivale Restaurants & Food Dining Guide
Future Cruise Ships Information
Carnival Firenze
Formerly Costa Firenze
Carnival Firenze Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2024            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2027
The Carnival Firenze has officially joined Carnival Cruise Line's fleet. The ship was in dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain prior to joining Carnival Cruise Line.
Some of the features being added during this dry-dock include La Strada Grill, Tomodoro, II Viaggio, Amari, Frizzante, Heroes Tribute Lounge, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Java Blue Cafe, Serenity Adults Only Retreat, and Carnival WaterWorks. 
Click Here For More Information About Carnival Firenze Joining Carnival's Fleet
Carnival Freedom
Carnival Freedom's Dry-Dock Information:  
​Previous Dry-Dock: 2023            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2026
​Notes​:  
The Carnival Freedom is scheduled for dry-dock from 9/01/2026 - 10/09/2026 according to GoCCL. The scope of work for the 2026 dry-dock has not yet been announced. It is not yet announced if the funnel will be fully restored during this dry-dock following the March 2024 fire. 
March 2024 Fire Repairs:  The Carnival Freedom suffered a funnel fire on Saturday, March 23, 2023. As of 3/24/2024 Carnival has cancelled two cruises and the ship will be going to Freeport for some immediate repairs. The Carnival Freedom is back to sailing again with a modified funnel. 
Click Here For More Information On Carnival Freedom's Fire

For more details on the 2023 dry-dock please visit my post:
Click Here For Carnival Freedom 2023 Dry-Dock Information
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Horizon's Dry-Dock Information:   
Previous Dry-Dock:  2021-2022         Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2027
The Carnival Horizon is currently scheduled for a dry-dock in 2027. Originally this dry-dock was planned for 2026 and then Carnival made an update to the dry-dock schedule. The dry-dock is now tentatively scheduled for 4/27/2025 through 5/16/2025 based on Carnival's booking engine.
Carnival Glory
Carnival Glory's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:  2024            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2026
Notes:  Carnival recently completed in-service work on the Carnival Glory where a non-smoking casino was added. 
During the 2024 dry-dock the ship's Camp Ocean was renovated, arcade was rebranded to The Warehouse, SkyBox Sports Bar was replaced with the Heroes Tribute Bar, Dreams Studio was added on Deck 3, stateroom balconies received new doors & windows, staterooms received new LED lights and bathroom nightlights, the aft pool sky dome was removed, ADA compliant upgrades were made, and routine hotel & cosmetic enhancements.
Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee's Dry-Dock Information:
Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:​  2027
           The Carnival Jubilee entered service in December 2023. Carnival Cruise Line has a large gap in the ship's booking engine for September 2027 which is most likely going to be the ship's dry-dock (not confirmed, subject to change). 
Click Here For Carnival Jubilee Restaurants & Dining Food Guide
Click Here For Carnival Jubilee Arrival Into Galveston Pictures​
Carnival Legend
Carnival Legend's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:   2026           Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   TBD
Notes:  The Carnival Legend's 2026 drydock is completed. During this time out of service Carnival added a new bow crest to the Carnival Legend that says "From Sea to Shining Sea". Carnival's press release did not have any other drydock details so most likely other work performed was maintenance & cosmetic updates.
Carnival Luminosa
Formerly Costa Luminosa
Carnival Luminosa  Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2022     Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: ​2026
Notes: The Carnival Luminosa's next dry-dock is currently scheduled for 10/23/2026 - 11/30/2026 according to GoCCL. The work scheduled during this dry-dock has not yet been announced. The last dry-dock for the Carnival Luminosa was in 2022 during the ship's conversion from Costa Cruises to Carnival Cruises. I know many have questions about the upcoming 2026 dry-dock, but we may have to wait a little while to have more information.
Click Here For More Carnival Luminosa Dry-Dock Information & Common Questions
Carnival Liberty
Carnival Liberty's Dry-Dock Information:   
Previous Dry-Dock:   2025            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   TBA
Notes: The Carnival Liberty last went to drydock in 2025 and received a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, WaterWorks aqua park, new mini golf course, change to the Cloud 9 SPA branding, casino updates, new gaming stations at Camp Ocean, and modifications to the arcade. Carnival also add a Dream Studio and Carnival Adventures Store.
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras' Dry-Dock Information:  
Previous Dry-Dock:   2025   Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  TBA
Notes:   The Mardi Gras completed its first dry-dock since entering service for Carnival Cruise Line. The dry-dock ended in October 2025. During this time out of service the Mardi Gras received connecting stateroom doors to connect 100 staterooms, a new layout to the Carnival Adventures store, casino expansion to add more slot machines, and refreshments to retail venues. Some general enhancements across the ship including updates to walkways and upgraded features. 
Click Here For Information On Virtual Tours Of The Mardi Gras
Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic's Dry-Dock Information:        ​
Previous Dry-Dock:  2026              Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  TBA
​Notes:   The Carnival Magic's 2026 dry-dock is completed after 35 days at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. For more details on the work completed on the Carnival Magic's 2026 drydock please click here for my blog post.
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:  2025             Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  TBA
Notes:   Carnival has not announced the Carnival Miracle's next dry-dock. The Carnival Miracle was last in dry-dock in March 2025.


My Carnival Miracle Alaska Cruise Review (Pre-Drydock):  Click Here To View
Carnival Panorama
Carnival Panorama's Dry-Dock Information: 
Previous Dry-Dock:  2024        Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  TBD
The Carnival Panorama's 2024 dry-dock has now ended. During this time out of service the Carnival Panorama's Dreams Studio moved from Deck 5 to Deck 3, the Carnival Adventures store was added on Deck 4, Cherry on Top was added on Deck 4, the casino received a new layout, the Carnival Kitchen was replaced with a non-smoking casino, the existing Cherry on Top was replaced with an Effy shop, the Deck 12 level of the mini golf course was updated and Deck 14 level of mini golf was removed, and the youth program areas were refreshed according to GoCCL.
Carnival Paradise
Carnival Paradise's Dry-Dock Information:   
Previous Dry-Dock:  2023              Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   2027
Notes:   Carnival Paradise once had a dry-dock scheduled in 2026, but it appears this is no longer happening until 2027. As of 4/10/2026, there is a gap in the booking engine for Carnival Paradise from February 12, 2027 through March 6, 2027. This is most likely the rescheduled dry-dock.
The Carnival Paradise last went to dry-dock in October 2023. During this dry-dock, the Carnival Paradise received the Carnival Adventure Store, Bonsai Sushi Express, the Cafe lle de France was replaced with Java Blue Cafe, a large hot tub was added to the Serenity Adults Only Retreat to replace two smaller ones, SPA Carnival was rebranded to Cloud 9 SPA, and some ADA enhancements were made on the ship. This information was released on Carnival's GoCCL site.​
Carnival Pride
Carnival Pride's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock:   2026            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  TBA
Notes:  The Carnival Pride's 2026 drydock lasted approximately 22 days and took place at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas. During this 2026 dry-dock, Carnival refreshed the ship's casino with new decor and made enhancements to the retails spaces onboard. 
Carnival Splendor
​Carnival Splendor's Dry-Dock Information:     
Previous Dry-Dock:  2024      Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  N/A
Notes:  Carnival Splendor's next dry-dock is not yet announced.
Carnival Spirit
Carnival Spirit's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock:   2025                       Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  N/A
Notes:   The Carnival Spirit's 2025 dry-dock has been completed. During this time the ship received the Carnival Adventures Store, a new Dreams Studio, Cloud 9 SPA and updated Fitness Center, stateroom enhancements to add outlet/USB, a new mini golf course/basketball court area. For more details check out my post by clicking here. 
Carnival Sunshine
Formerly Carnival Destiny
Carnival Sunshine's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:   2025                       Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  N/A
Notes:   The Carnival Sunshine's 2025 dry-dock is complete. The next scheduled dry-dock has not been publicly announced. 
Carnival Sunrise
Formerly Carnival Triumph
Carnival Sunrise (Formerly Carnival Triumph) Dry-Dock Information:   
Previous Dry-Dock:   2024                 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2027
Notes:  The Carnival Sunrise's 2024 dry-dock has been completed.  During the Carnival Sunrise's dry-dock the Skybox Sports Bar was replaced with the Heroes Tribute Bar on Deck 5. The ship also received routine cosmetic & maintenance work and some updates for ADA compliance purposes according to GoCCL. 
The Carnival Sunrise's next dry-dock is scheduled for 2027. 
Carnival Tropicale
Carnival Tropicale Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Wet-Dock:  N/A        Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  N/A
​Carnival announced the Carnival Tropicale is scheduled to enter service in 2028. This is a placeholder for the new ship. 
Carnival Valor
Carnival Valor's Dry-Dock Information:   
Previous Dry-Dock:   2025                   Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   2028
Notes:   It is expected, but not officially confirmed, that the Carnival Valor will be going back to dry-dock in spring 2028. Carnival Cruise Line's 2028 booking calendar for the Carnival Valor shows a gap in cruises for February & March 2028. Stay tuned as closer to time the dates will likely be confirmed!
The Carnival Valor last underwent a dry-dock in 2025. During this time out of service multiple enhancements were made to the public areas, the ship received the Heroes Tribute Bar & Carnival WaterWorks, and more. For a full post of updates made to the Carnival Valor during the 2025 dry-dock check out my full blog post by clicking here. 
Carnival Radiance
Formerly Carnival Victory
Carnival Radiance (Formerly Carnival Victory)  Dry-Dock Information:   
Previous Dry-Dock:  2024      Year of  Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2026
Notes:    The Carnival Radiance's next dry-dock is scheduled for 9/12/2026 - 10/03/2026 according to GoCCL. The Carnival Radiance recently completed dry-dock in 2024. According to GoCCL, the ship received a refreshment of youth areas, the mini golf course, and basketball court in addition to routine hotel maintenance & cosmetic enhancements. The Carnival Adventures shop and gift shop were given work to refresh them. Carnival also did work in the Carnival Radiance's casino. 
Carnival Venezia
Formerly Costa Venezia
Carnival Venezia Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2023        Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2026 (see below)
The Carnival Venezia was previously noted as having a dry-dock in October 2026 and November 2026. However, Carnival's booking engine now shows cruises during this time. It is unclear if Carnival has cancelled or moved this dry-dock. I will try to gather more information!
Carnival Vista
Carnival Vista's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Wet-Dock:  2024        Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  TBD
According to GoCCL, during the Carnival Vista's 2024 dry-dock the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme, the Dreams Studio on Deck 3, a new Cherry On Top that is now on Deck 4, the Carnival Adventures Store on Deck 4, Skybox Sports Bar replaced the Heroes Tribute Bar, Club 02's old location was replaced with a non-smoking casino annex, Club 02 was moved to where the Warehouse arcade used to be, the old Cherry on Top on Deck 5 was replaced by Fun Shops, the old Thrill Theater was replaced by the new arcade location, Lido Marketplace received renovations, Carnival Multiplex entrance moved to Deck 7, the mini golf course layout was updated, and the outdoor playground for kids was replaced with "Fun Yard". Additionally, the ship received routine hotel maintenance, some ADA compliant updates, and more!
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Future Cruise Ships:
The Carnival Festivale is coming 2027, Carnival Tropicale in 2028, and the first Project Ace class newbuild is coming in 2029. ​
Leading Sources Used:
www.carnival.com (Carnival's Main Website)
www.goccl.com  (Carnival's Travel Agent Website)

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​ This page was last updated: Sunday, June 7, 2026
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