The Carnival Ecstasy entered service in 1991 as the M/S Ecstasy. Throughout the Carnival Ecstasy's history there have been many dry-dock upgrades and changes. Since the ship is now out of service and will be scrapped in Turkey, I have decided to document all of the dry-docks that I have information on for the Carnival Ecstasy. The earliest information I have is 1998, but I would imagine there was at least 1 dry-dock between 1991 and 1998. Below is the Carnival Ecstasy's dry-docks throughout the ship's 31 years of service for Carnival Cruise Line:
1998 Dry-Docks
Carnival does not have information published online regarding the specific work performed during the Carnival Ecstasy's 1998 dry-docks. However, according to GoCCL the Carnival Ecstasy was in dry-dock twice in 1998. The first dry-dock was routine and scheduled from 1/9/98 - 1/23/98. Later in 1998 the Carnival Ecstasy suffered a fire in the aft that left extensive damage. The ship was out of service for repairs from 7/24/98 - 9/18/98.
Carnival does not have information published online regarding the specific work performed during the Carnival Ecstasy's 1998 dry-docks. However, according to GoCCL the Carnival Ecstasy was in dry-dock twice in 1998. The first dry-dock was routine and scheduled from 1/9/98 - 1/23/98. Later in 1998 the Carnival Ecstasy suffered a fire in the aft that left extensive damage. The ship was out of service for repairs from 7/24/98 - 9/18/98.
2000 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 1/17/2000 - 1/31/2000. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the Rolls Royce Cafe on the Promenade Deck that served coffee and sweets. A Formalities Shop was also added to the ship's Promenade Deck.
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 1/17/2000 - 1/31/2000. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the Rolls Royce Cafe on the Promenade Deck that served coffee and sweets. A Formalities Shop was also added to the ship's Promenade Deck.
2006 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 3/4/2006 - 4/7/2006. This dry-dock was a first part of the Evolutions of Fun upgrades that Carnival was performing on several of the Fantasy Class ships. Additionally, this dry-dock was after the Carnival Ecstasy was chartered by FEMA for use in relief efforts during the Hurricane Katrina recovery in New Orleans. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 3/4/2006 - 4/7/2006. This dry-dock was a first part of the Evolutions of Fun upgrades that Carnival was performing on several of the Fantasy Class ships. Additionally, this dry-dock was after the Carnival Ecstasy was chartered by FEMA for use in relief efforts during the Hurricane Katrina recovery in New Orleans. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
- Mini Golf Course (9 holes) added to the Sun Deck
- Camp Carnival relocated to the Verandah Deck
- Reconfiguration of the Starlight Lounge (aft-lounge)
- Art Gallery added on the Empress Deck
- Conference Room Added On The Promenade Deck (this area used to be part of the Stripes Disco)
- Gift Shop Renovations
- Updates To The Panorama Bar & Grill (Lido Buffet)
- Refurbishment of All Staterooms and Suites
2009 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 9/19/2009 - 10/16/2009. This dry-dock was a part of the Evolutions of Fun upgrades that Carnival was performing on several of the Fantasy Class ships. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 9/19/2009 - 10/16/2009. This dry-dock was a part of the Evolutions of Fun upgrades that Carnival was performing on several of the Fantasy Class ships. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
- WaterWorks added on the Verandah Deck
- Addition of the Serenity Adults Only Retreat on the aft section of the Promenade Deck
- Main Pool redesigned into a Resort Style Pool
- Circle C lounge for 12-14 year olds (took the place of the old Card Room)
- 98 ocean view staterooms converted to balconies
- Cosmetic Enhancements to ship's public areas and lounges
- Owner's Suites were refurbished
- Elevator Refurbishment
- Internet Cafe relocated to the Empress Deck (was previously on the Promenade Deck)
- Wi-Fi Access
- Mongolian Wok and Rotissere added to the Lido
- Two New Oceanview Staterooms Added
2011 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to drydock from 9/8/2011 - 9/22/2011. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
The Carnival Ecstasy went to drydock from 9/8/2011 - 9/22/2011. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic work in the public areas of the ship
- Conversion of Suite U69 to be ADA Compliant
2014 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 10/10/2014 - 10/24/2014. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 10/10/2014 - 10/24/2014. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
- Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements to the public areas
- New equipment in the Fitness Center
- Club 02 Upgrades
- Red Frog Rum Bar added to the Lido Deck
- Blue Iguana Tequila Bar added to the Lido Deck
2017 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 1/10/2017 - 1/24/2017. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 1/10/2017 - 1/24/2017. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
- Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements to the public areas
- Addition of Guy's Burger Joint to replace Off The Grill & Rotisserie on the Lido Deck
- Addition of Blue Iguana Cantina to replace the Mongolian Wok on the Lido Deck
- Addition of Alchemy Bar to replace the Society Bar
- Cherry on Top replaced former Formalities Shop
- Renovations to crew areas
2019 Dry-Dock
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 10/05/2019 - 10/16/2019. This was the Carnival Ecstasy's last dry-dock ever as the ship was out of service for the Covid-19 pandemic for March 2020 - March 2022. The Carnival Ecstasy sailed from Mobile for its final cruising season before leaving the Carnival fleet in October 2022. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
The Carnival Ecstasy went to dry-dock from 10/05/2019 - 10/16/2019. This was the Carnival Ecstasy's last dry-dock ever as the ship was out of service for the Covid-19 pandemic for March 2020 - March 2022. The Carnival Ecstasy sailed from Mobile for its final cruising season before leaving the Carnival fleet in October 2022. During this dry-dock the Carnival Ecstasy received the following features, enhancements, and changes:
- Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements to the public areas
- Bonsai Sushi added
- Dreams Studio added on the Promenade Deck (replaced arcade area)
- The Warehouse Arcade (added where the conference room was)
All of this information is from the Carnival Ecstasy's profile on GoCCL.