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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. Please Check Out My Carnival Breeze 2023 Cruise Review! |
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Carnival Celebration
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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 Elation
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Carnival Elation's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2023 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: Not Yet Announced Notes: The Carnival Elation last went to dry-dock in January & February 2023. According to GoCCL, during this dry-dock 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. For more discussion on the Carnival Elation's 2023 please check out my post: Click Here For More Information On The Carnival Elation's 2023 Dry-Dock! |
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Carnival Freedom
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Carnival Freedom's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2023 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: Not Yet Announced Notes: The Carnival Freedom's 2023 dry-dock has been completed in October 2023. The ship received a funnel top replacement to repair damage from the 2022 fire, new hull livery, Heroes Tribute Bar, casino expansion, and the coffee shop was converted to the Java Blue Cafe. Please note: I originally had the casino bar was removed during this dry-dock, but this is not the case. GoCCL originally had this written as being removed, but the Carnival Freedom's updated deck plans show otherwise. For more details on the 2023 dry-dock please visit my post: Click Here For Carnival Freedom 2023 Dry-Dock Information The Carnival Freedom's next dry-dock is not yet officially announced. |
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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 3/24/2024 through 4/17/2024 according to GoCCL. The scope of work planned for this dry-dock 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: 2024 Dry-Dock Announced!
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2024 Notes: The Carnival Legend's next dry-dock is currently scheduled for 4/20/2024 through 5/21/2024 according to GoCCL. The scope & work scheduled to be completed during the Carnival Legend's 2024 dry-dock are not yet announced. |
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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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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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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: 2025 Dry-Dock Announced!
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. The details of this dry-dock are yet announced. 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. 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: Out of Service!
Previous Wet-Dock: 2021 Upcoming Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: See Note Below The Carnival Panorama was taken out of service in early November 2023 for dry-dock due to an issue that caused the ship to not be able to sail at maximum speed. The ship has been taken out of service for a dry-dock. According to John Heald, the crew of the Carnival Panorama have been sent to other ships, some have been given the option to take a vacation, and many are remaining onboard. UPDATE - December 4, 2023: The Carnival Panorama has arrived in Portland for dry-dock. Before the ship can return to service the whale tail will have to be put back on. As of this time, the Carnival Panorama's next cruise is scheduled for December 23rd. Guests on the cancelled sailings should read the information Carnival provided for next steps. 2024 Dry-Dock: The Carnival Panorama has a scheduled dry-dock in 2024 from 9/9/2024 - 10/11/2024. As of this time, per John Heald, there is no impact to this dry-dock. |
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Carnival Paradise
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Carnival Paradise's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2023 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Info Available Notes: 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. |
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Carnival Pride
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Carnival Pride's Dry-Dock Information:
Previous Dry-Dock: 2023 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: No Information Available Notes: The Carnival Pride recently completed its 2023 drydock. According to a recent press release by Carnival, the Carnival Pride is scheduled to receive the red, white, & blue hull livery that most other Carnival ships have gotten during dry-dock. The ship is also scheduled to receive the Heroes Tribute Bar and an upgraded Cloud 9 SPA & Fitness. The Cloud 9 SPA & Fitness Center is getting new equipment. The onboard steakhouse will be re-branded to Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. Further, Carnival will be installing a new Carnival Adventures shop and a Dreams Photography Studio. Carnival Pride's casino bar was removed during this dry-dock. This dry-dock took place in Europe. Thank you to the anonymous visitor who let me know this information was in Carnival's recent press release! |
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Carnival Splendor
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Carnival Splendor's Dry-Dock Information: 2024 Dry-Dock Announced!
Previous Dry-Dock: 2019 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2024 Notes: The Carnival Splendor's next scheduled dry-dock is currently planned for 8/5/2024 through 8/23/2024, according to GoCCL. The scope of work for the Carnival Splendor's 2024 dry-dock is not yet announced. |
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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: 2025 Dry-Dock Announced!
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2025 Notes: The Carnival Sunshine's next dry-dock is currently scheduled for 1/4/2025 - 2/15/2025, according to GoCCL. The scope of work for the 2025 dry-dock is not yet announced. 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: 2025 Dry-Dock Announced!
Previous Dry-Dock: 2021 Year of Next Scheduled Dry-Dock: 2025 Notes: The Carnival Valor's next dry-dock is scheduled for 5/10/2025 - 6/10/2025 according to GoCCL. No additional details are known about this dry-dock at the time of writing. 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 Venezia
Formerly Costa Venezia |
Carnival Venezia Dry-Dock Information:
The Carnival Venezia is officially in Carnival's fleet and now sailing. The ship went to dry-dock prior to joining Carnival's fleet. For more details on the dry-dock: Click Here For More Info 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. Carnival Venezia Terrazza Staterooms: Click Here For More Information |
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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 from 1/7/2024 until 2/14/2024 according to GoCCL. The scope of the work for the Carnival Vista's dry-dock is not yet announced. |
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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