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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 1/15/2027 - 3/4/2027 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. 
​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:  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. 
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Carnival Conquest
Carnival Conquest's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:  2022       Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2025
Notes:   The Carnival Conquest's next scheduled dry-dock is 8/22/2025 - 9/30/2025 according to GoCCL. The details for this 2025 dry-dock have not been shared yet. 
The Carnival Conquest last 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. 
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Wet-Dock:   2022        Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   2026
Notes:   The Carnival Dream's next dry-dock is scheduled for 2/07/2026 - 3/21/2026 according to GoCCL. The details of this 2026 dry-dock have not yet been announced. 
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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:   2023         Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   2026
Notes:   
The Carnival Elation's next scheduled dry-dock is 1/19/2026 - 2/08/2026 according to GoCCL. 
The last dry-dock was in 2023 and the Carnival Elation received routine maintenance, the new Carnival hull paint livery (red, white, & blue paint color scheme), a lift by the Lido pool, spa branded into Cloud 9 SPA, and ADA sections of the pool bar counters. 
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 9/07/2026 - 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: 2026
The Carnival Horizon is scheduled to go to dry-dock from 5/9/2026 - 6/15/2026 according to GoCCL. The 2026 dry-dock's work has not yet been announced.
Carnival Glory
Carnival Glory's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Wet-Dock:  2024            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2026
Notes:  Carnival Glory is scheduled to go to drydock in 2026 from 3/2/2026 - 4/11/26 according to GoCCL. The 2026 dry-dock's work has not yet been announced.
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:
            The Carnival Jubilee entered service in December 2023 and has not yet had a dry-dock. As of the time of update, there is no dry-dock scheduled for the Carnival Jubilee. 
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:   2024           Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   2026
Notes:  The Carnival Legend's next dry-dock is scheduled for 4/29/2026 - 5/20/2026. The 2026 dry-dock's details are not yet announced. The 2024 Carnival Legend was just completed and the ship received new staterooms on Deck 1, a dedicated space for the Chef's Table on deck 1, the sports bar was replaced with the Heroes Tribute Bar, updated casino layout and removal of the casino bar, Dreams Studio added to Deck 2, nightclub was changed to only be on Deck 2, addition of Carnival Adventures Store on Deck 3, SPA Carnival rebranded to Cloud 9 SPA, addition of Seaside Theater, steakhouse rebranded to Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, and a new mini golf course added. 
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:   2021            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:   2025
Notes: The Carnival Liberty's dry-dock for 2025 was originally scheduled to end 7/5/2025, but due to a work stoppage at the shipyard Carnival had to move the Carnival Liberty to another shipyard. Carnival confirmed scheduled maintenance was taking place on the Carnival Liberty during this dry-dock, but did not comment on any other changes to the ship. The ship's first cruise back out of New Orleans was scheduled for 7/6/2025, but due to this shipyard change the first cruise back has been cancelled. Carnival Liberty is now expected to resume sailings on 7/13/2025. 
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras' Dry-Dock Information:   NOW ANNOUNCED!
Previous Dry-Dock:   N/A - New Ship   Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2025
Notes:   The Mardi Gras is scheduled for dry-dock from 9/28/2025 - 10/15/2025 according to GoCCL. This will be the Mardi Gras' first dry-dock since entering service for Carnival Cruise Line in 2021. No details about this dry-dock are currently released. 
Click Here For Information On Virtual Tours Of The Mardi Gras
Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic's Dry-Dock Information:        ​
Previous Dry-Dock:  2021              Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2026
​Notes:   The Carnival Magic's 2025 dry-dock has been pushed back to spring 2026. On 4/17/2025, Carnival notified guests on the Carnival Magic that cruises from April 18, 2026 through May 24, 2026 are cancelled due to the rescheduled dry-dock. Guests on the impacted cruises should have received information from Carnival, but if not you should reach out to Carnival or your travel agent for information. 
Carnival Miracle
Carnival Miracle's Dry-Dock Information:    
Previous Dry-Dock:  2022             Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2025
Notes:   The Carnival Miracle's next dry-dock is scheduled for 3/30/2025 - 5/10/2025, according to GoCCL. A few details on the Carnival Miracle's 2025 dry-dock have started to appear. The Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge is now listed as "Coming Soon" to the Carnival Miracle on Carnival's website. This indicates Carnival is replacing the SkyBox Sports Bar on Deck 2 with the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. No additional details have been released from Carnival regarding the Carnival Miracle's 2025 dry-dock. 


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:   2026. 
Notes:   Carnival Paradise's next dry-dock is scheduled from 4/9/2026 - 5/1/2026 according to GoCCL. 
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:   2023            Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  2026
Notes:   The Carnival Pride's next dry-dock is scheduled for 3/15/2026 - 4/9/2026 according to GoCCL. At this time, the 2026 dry-dock details are not yet released. 
Carnival Splendor
​Carnival Splendor's Dry-Dock Information:     
Previous Dry-Dock:  2024      Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock:  N/A
Notes:   The Carnival Splendor's 2024 dry-dock is over. Carnival announced during this dry-dock the Carnival Splendor received Carnival's red, white, & blue hull livery with a Southern Cross design as a tribute to connection to Australia and the P&O sister ships Carnival has joining the fleet in 2025. Also the Carnival Splendor received an updated casino layout, Masala Tiger moved to Deck 10 to replace Ol' Fashioned BBQ, Mad Sizzle on Deck 9, added awnings on parts of Deck 12, new gym equipment at Cloud 9 SPA, work on the Thalasso Therapy Pool, work on Carnival WaterWorks, Dreams Studio moved to Deck 3, refreshed spaces such as the mini golf course, basketball court, & jogging track. 
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:   N/A
Notes:   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
The Carnival Venezia is scheduled for dry-dock from 10/8/2026 - 11/17/2026 according to GoCCL. No additional details are known about this dry-dock at the time of writing. 
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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