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Unofficial Dry-Dock Schedule For Carnival Cruise Line
Welcome to Our Dry-Dock Schedule Area:
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.
I am not affiliated with any cruise line, travel organization, or group. I upkeep this page because I am interested in cruise ship dry-docks and hope to keep some basic dry-dock information in one place.
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.
I am not affiliated with any cruise line, travel organization, or group. I upkeep this page because I am interested in cruise ship dry-docks and hope to keep some basic dry-dock information in one place.
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Carnival Breeze
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Carnival Breeze's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2022 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: 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. My Carnival Breeze After Dry-Dock Photo Tour: Click Here To View |
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Carnival Celebration
Now In Service!
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Carnival Celebration's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: N/A Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: N/A The Carnival Celebration is the 2nd XL Class ship to launch in Carnival's fleet. The ship launched in November 2022. Since the Carnival Celebration is brand new there has not been a dry-dock yet and it is unlikely one will be scheduled for a few years. Click Here For Information On How To Access Carnival Celebration Virtual Tours |
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Carnival Conquest
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Carnival Conquest's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2022 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Conquest underwent dry-dock in September & October 2022. According to GoCCL, during this dry-dock the Carnival Conquest received routine hotel maintenance, cosmetic enhancements to the public areas, dedicated space on Deck 5 for the Carnival Adventures Store, Dreams Studio on Deck 3, a casino expansion, and updates to ADA staterooms. The Carnival Conquest also received a permanent dedicated pickleball court below the funnel during this dry-dock. Additionally, the ship received the red, white, & blue hull livery that Carnival has been adding to other ships. For more information on the Carnival Conquest's new pickleball court please click here. |
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Carnival Dream
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Carnival Dream's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Wet-Dock: 2022 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Dream went out of service in February 2022 for a wet-dock where routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements were completed. The Carnival Dream had a dry-dock in 2021 which included adding the new hull livery paint and replacing the conference room with a non-smoking casino on Deck 4. Pictures: Carnival Dream's New Hull Paint Job Taken In Galveston Click Here For Additional Information About The Dream Class Second Non-Smoking Casinos My 2020 Carnival Dream Cruise Review With Ship Pictures: Click Here To View |
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Carnival Ecstasy
No Longer In Fleet 
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Carnival Ecstasy's Dry-Dock Information:
The Carnival Ecstasy is no longer in service for Carnival Cruise Line, effective 10/14/2022. The Carnival Ecstasy has now been beached in Turkey. Thank you to the Carnival Ecstasy & crew for many years of great memories. Click Here To View Videos Of The Carnival Ecstasy's Beaching in Turkey The ship's last dry-dock was 2019. For a list of the ship's past dry-docks please check out my post: Carnival Ecstasy Dry-Dock History Also if you are looking for something fun and a way to remember some of the ship's history please check out my Carnival Ecstasy farewell trivia: Carnival Ecstasy Farewell Trivia - Click To Play! |
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Carnival Elation
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Carnival Elation's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2020 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2023 Notes: The Carnival Elation's next dry-dock is scheduled for 1/21/2023 - 2/10/2023 according to GoCCL. The work that will be completed during this dry-dock is not yet available. The Carnival Elation's hull will be painted with the new Carnival livery and routine hotel maintenance will take place. Routine maintenance is also scheduled to take place during the Carnival Elation's dry-dock. The Carnival Elation last underwent dry-dock in March 2020 and did not have the opportunity to re-enter service due to the coronavirus pandemic shutdown. During this dry-dock the Carnival Elation received 30 new staterooms on the ship's Promenade Deck where the Cole Porter aft lounge used to be. On the ship's Promenade Deck cruisers will now be able to enjoy Bonsai Sushi Express, Alchemy Bar, Cherry On Top, and the Java Blue Cafe. Also, the old nightclub was converted into the Limelight Lounge on the Promenade Deck. Click Here For More Details About The Carnival Elation's 2020 Dry-Dock |
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Carnival Freedom
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Carnival Freedom's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2019 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2023 Notes: The Carnival Freedom's next dry-dock is scheduled for 10/04/2023 - 10/22/2023 according to GoCCL. The scope of work is not yet officially confirmed. FUNNEL FIRE - On May 26 the Carnival Freedom experienced a fire in its funnel. The Carnival Freedom went to Freeport where work took place. The ship's funnel is modified until further notice and will not have the iconic whale tail sides and instead will have a vertical funnel for now. During this time for repairs the ship was not in a dry-dock, but was docked for work to be completed. Carnival Freedom is scheduled to resume sailing on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Click Here For A Picture Of The Carnival Freedom's Modified Funnel & Video Showing The Ship Other Dry-Dock Notes: The Carnival Freedom's last dry-dock was in 2019. During this dry-dock, Carnival added the WaterWorks and Bonsai Sushi Express. In addition, Carnival moved the mini golf course from Deck 12 to the back of Deck 11. This change should make getting to the mini golf course easier. Carnival also added an ADA lift from Deck 10 to Deck 11's back portion. These are a few of the changes made to the ship during this dry-dock that I am aware of. FOR PICTURES! My Carnival Freedom 2017 Seven Night Cruise Review From Galveston - Click Here To Read |
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Carnival Horizon
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Carnival Horizon's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021-2022 Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available The Carnival Horizon has been taken out of service for a dry-dock that is scheduled from 12/05/2021 - 1/21/2022 according to GoCCL. Guests that were booked on the impacted cruises should have been contacted by Carnival. Due to this dry-dock being unplanned, it is likely any work other than the technical systems will be performed. I will update if I learn anything additional |
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Carnival Glory
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Carnival Glory's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Wet-Dock: 2022 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2024 Notes: The Carnival Glory's next dry-dock is scheduled for March & April 2024. According to John Heald, cruises from March 24, 2024 through & including April 28, 2024 are cancelled for the dry-dock. This announcement was posted on Facebook on February 1, 2023. The scope of dry-dock work is not yet announced. Previously, the Carnival Glory was sent to wet-dock from 1/23/2022 - 2/05/2022 according to GoCCL. The Creams Cafe was replaced with the Java Blue Cafe, Carnival Adventures Store was added, and the casino was expanded. Additionally, routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements were completed during this wet-dock time out of service. |
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Carnival Legend
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Carnival Legend's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: According to GoCCL, the Carnival Legend's last dry-dock was 7/30/2021 - 8/20/2021. During this time in dry-dock the ship received the brand new red, white, and blue hull paint scheme. The ship's arcade was relocated to Deck 3 where the chapel & library used to be and is now called "The Warehouse". The ship's old arcade area was converted into an area called "The Cove". Carnival also mentioned the Carnival Legend received routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements during this dry-dock. |
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Carnival Liberty
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Carnival Liberty's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: According to GoCCL, the Carnival Liberty's last dry-dock was 9/14/21 - 9/28/21. GoCCL notes the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme as well as routine hotel maintenance & cosmetic enhancements. |
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Carnival Luminosa
Formerly Costa Luminosa |
Carnival Luminosa's 2022 Refurbished Ship Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2022 Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: Not Yet Known The Carnival Luminosa has transferred from Costa to Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Luminosa entered service for Carnival Cruise Line in November 2022. For more details regarding the features and amenities that were added to the Carnival Luminosa's during dry-dock before the ship entered service for Carnival Cruise Line please check out my post here: Click Here For More Carnival Luminosa Dry-Dock Information & Common Questions |
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Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras' Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: No Information Available Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Mardi Gras is Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship that recently entered service at the end of July 2021. The ship was originally scheduled to launch in 2020, but due to the pandemic the launch was delayed several times. The ship has not yet had a dry-dock. Click Here For Information On Virtual Tours Of The Mardi Gras |
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Carnival Magic
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Carnival Magic's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Magic's 2021 dry-dock is over. During the dry-dock the ship received a new exterior paint pattern on the hull. Carnival's press release about the Carnival Magic's dry-dock stated the WaterWorks would have some finished freshened up. GoCCL notes the ship also received routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements. When the Carnival Magic re-enters service it will have two casino options. The new casino will be on Deck 4 in the Conference Room area, but this new casino will be non-smoking. The main casino on Deck 5 is expected to have both smoking and non-smoking options. Click Here For Additional Information About The Dream Class Second Non-Smoking Casinos |
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Carnival Miracle
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Carnival Miracle's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2022 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry-dock during November 2022 according to GoCCL. During this dry-dock the Carnival Miracle received expanded casino space, but the casino bar was removed. The ship also received Carnival's red, white, & blue hull livery. Besides these changes, the ship received routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements. Information regarding the ship's next scheduled dry-dock is not yet released at this time. My Carnival Miracle Alaska Cruise Review (Pre-Drydock): Click Here To View |
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Carnival Panorama
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Carnival Panorama's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Wet-Dock: 2021 Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: N/A The Carnival Panorama was set to wet-dock for some work in the first quarter of 2021. During this time in wet-dock the ship's casino bar was removed as part of a casino expansion, according to GoCCL. GoCCL also notes the ship received routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements during this wet-dock. |
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Carnival Paradise
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Carnival Paradise's Dry-Dock Information: 2023 Dry-Dock Recently Announced!
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2023 Notes: The Carnival Paradise's next dry-dock is scheduled for 10/08/2023 - 10/29/2023 according to GoCCL. The scope of work for the 2023 dry-dock is not yet announced. The Carnival Paradise's last dry-dock was 10/1/2021 - 10/22/2021 according to GoCCL. This dry-dock was delayed several times due to COVID-19, but the ship has finally been able to complete the dry-dock. During the Carnival Paradise's 2021 dry-dock the ship received the new red, white, & blue paint hull scheme and routine hotel maintenance & cosmetic enhancements, according to GoCCL. |
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Carnival Pride
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Carnival Pride's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2019 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2023 RECENTLY ANNOUNCED! Notes: The Carnival Pride's next dry-dock is scheduled for 4/26/2023 - 5/27/2023 according to GoCCL. At this time the scope of work that will be completed during this dry-dock is not officially announced. |
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Carnival Splendor
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Carnival Splendor's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2019 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: N/A Notes: The Carnival Splendor recently underwent a multi-week dry-dock in Singapore in preparation of the ship's debut in Australia. During this dry-dock the ship received features such as Guy's Burger Joint, Red Frog Pub, Serenity Adults Only Retreat, Blue Iguana Tequila Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, Masala Tiger, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Pizzeria Del Capitano, Seafood Shack, and the Carnival WaterWorks. The Carnival WaterWorks added consists of a 104 meter long waterslide and the Green Lightening Thrill-Slide. All of this information is from Carnival Australia company website. The Carnival Splendor's sailings from Sydney start in December 2019. CORRECTION: I originally had that the Carnival Splendor would be getting the Blue Iguana Cantina. This was based on old information. |
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Carnival Spirit
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Carnival Spirit's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: According to GoCCL, the Carnival Spirit's last dry-dock was 8/20/2021 - 9/03/2021. During this dry-dock the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull livery paint scheme and the Ol' Fashioned BBQ was removed. Further, routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements were done during this dry-dock. |
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Carnival Sunshine
Formerly Carnival Destiny |
Carnival Sunshine's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Sunshine last went to dry-dock from 10/21/2021 - 11/08/2021 according to GoCCL. During this dry-dock the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme and routine hotel maintenance according to GoCCL. |
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Carnival Sunrise
Formerly Carnival Triumph 
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Carnival Sunrise (Formerly Carnival Triumph) Dry-Dock Information: New Information!
Previous Dry-Dock: 2022 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2024 Notes: The Carnival Sunrise's next dry-dock is scheduled for early 2024. According to John Heald, Carnival Sunrise cruises February 1, 2024 through & including March 4, 2024 have been cancelled so the ship can go to dry-dock. The scope of work for this dry-dock has not yet been announced. The Carnival Sunrise last went to dry-dock from 4/23/2022 - 5/25/2022. During this dry-dock the ship received Carnival's new red, white, & blue hull livery as well as routine hotel maintenance/cosmetic enhancements. The Carnival Sunrise was dry-docked in 2019 during the Carnival Triumph to Sunrise conversion and received many upgrades during this transformation dry-dock. |
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Carnival Valor
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Carnival Valor's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Valor went to dry-dock in July 2021. During this time the ship received the new red, white, & blue hull paint scheme and routine hotel maintenance & cosmetic enhancements. My Recent Carnival Valor Cruise Reviews: 4 Night 2017 Review: Click Here To Read 5 Night 2018 Review: Click Here To Read |
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Carnival Radiance
Formerly Carnival Victory 
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Carnival Radiance (Formerly Carnival Victory) Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2020-2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Victory was sent to dry-dock in March 2020 and this dry-dock was originally scheduled to last through April 26, 2020. The ship's dry-dock has been taking place in Cadiz, Spain. However, due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation the dry-dock's work has been disrupted. GoCCL is showing the ship as being out of service until early November 2021. The dry-dock work on the ship has been completed as of November 2021. |
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Carnival Vista
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Carnival Vista's Dry-Dock Information: New Information!
Previous Wet-Dock: 2021 Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2024 The Carnival Vista is scheduled to go to dry-dock in 2024. Cruises have been cancelled from January 7, 2024 through & including February 10, 2024 per letters sent to guests. If you are one of these cruises please check with Carnival's letter for details on what they are offering. At this time, the scope of work during this dry-dock has not yet been made public. |
Ships Coming In 2023 or 2024:
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Carnival Jubilee
Coming 2023!
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Carnival Jubilee's Dry-Dock Information:
The Carnival Jubilee is Carnival's 3rd Excel class ship that is scheduled to enter service in 2023. The ship's homeport will be Galveston, Texas. As of December 2022, the Carnival Jubilee is scheduled to enter service on December 23, 2023 and the first sailing will be out of Galveston Texas. This date is delayed due to a delay by the shipyard. No additional delays have been announced at this time. Click Here For More Information About The Carnival Jubilee Click Here For Information On How To Access Carnival Jubilee Virtual Tours |
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Carnival Firenze
Formerly Costa Firenze Coming 2024!
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Carnival Firenze Dry-Dock Information:
The Carnival Firenze is a Costa Cruise Line ship that will be transferring to Carnival for the "Costa By Carnival" program. Carnival Firenze will begin sailing for Carnival in 2024 from Long Beach. Carnival has not formally announced a dry-dock or wet-dock that will be taking place prior to the ship joining. However, the rendering of the Costa by Carnival ship shows a blue painted hull so it appears a dry-dock is likely. |
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Carnival Venezia
Formerly Costa Venezia Coming 2023!
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Carnival Venezia Dry-Dock Information:
The Carnival Venezia is a Costa Cruise Line ship that will be transferring to Carnival for the "Costa By Carnival" program. Carnival Venezia will begin sailing for Carnival in 2023 from New York City. The Carnival Venezia will have the Carnival Waterworks, Piano Bar 88, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, Cloud 9 SPA, Serenity Adults Only Retreat, Guy's Burger Joint, La Strada Grill, Tomodoro, a new speciality Italian Restaurant, and more. Mini bars will be added to the ships staterooms during the dry-dock as well as the rooms are scheduled to be outfitted with American style electrical outlets. |
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Leading Sources Used:
www.carnival.com (Carnival's Main Website) www.goccl.com (Carnival's Travel Agent Website) www.johnhealdsblog.com (Carnival's Brand Ambassador's Blog & FB) |
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This page was last updated: Wednesday, February 1, 2023