Mar 2, 2023. Often vessels' need unscheduled repairs - not matching with planned maintenance schedules. Although the repairs were initially . Length: 1004 feet Beam: 116 feet; 125 feet at pool deck Maximum draft: 27 feet Occupancy based on 2 guests per stateroom: 3646 (1823 staterooms) Full guest occupancy: 4633 Passenger decks: 14 Space ratio: 35:1 Crew Total officers and crew: 1367 Officers: International Hotel and cruise staff: International Accommodations Drydock refit projects for older vessels always include installing low-water usage toilets (urinals and fixtures), energy-efficient LED lighting (inside and outside), energy-efficient windows, HVAC system (heat-ventilation-air conditioning), hull coating (to reduce the boat's resistance through water). Lines and paragraphs break automatically. The second of Carnival's new Excel Class of cruise ships after Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration made her maiden voyage on 6th November 2022. Qsine Restaurant is added fleetwide and offers "Le Petit Chef" (virtual dining-entertainment experience) created by Skullmapping artists and presented by TableMation Studios exclusively for Celebrity Cruises. all cabins upgraded with custom-made Princess Luxury beds, a renovated wellness center (Fitness Center, Lotus Spa), retail shops, corridors, hallways, Princess Theatre (indoor movie lounge) received new LED screen (sized 15x5 m / 49x16 ft). Read the Carnival Dream review by Cruiseline.com member NathanW35 from May 21, 2022 of the 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) cruise. Sites are situated in a large open area near the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway and the Pacific Crest Trail. 2022. Seatrade Cruise News is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. The vessels Adventure, Empress, Jewel, Liberty, Majesty, and Radiance received some of the company's most popular shipboard features. Time is money - while a cruise ship overhaul takes 15-30-days, building a new liner (design to launch) takes ~3 years (depending on vessel size, specifications, special features, owner, budget, etc). This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. There does not appear to be a gap in Nieuw Amsterdam's schedule during 2022/2023 for her overdue dry dock and Nieuw Statendam is getting close to dry dock time. Carnival Dream Livery Carnival Cruise Line continues to roll out the new livery across the fleet as Carnival Dream becomes the third vessel to receive its new look during a dry dock.. In 2018, HAL contracted ABB Group (Swedish-Swiss corporation specializing in robotics, marine power, and propulsion equipment) for installing shore-power systems fleetwide. All rights reserved. Among its regular clients are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises (Asia). Some refits may cost up to US$50M. technology upgrades (scrubbers, shoreside power capabilities), WaterWorks Aqua Park, Camp Carnival (kids playground), fully refreshed public spaces (new flooring, updated furniture), Spice H20 (adults-only serenity deck with swimming pool, hot tubs, full-service bar, nightly live entertainment, DJs), Syd Norman's Pour House (ex Fat Cats Jazz and Blues Club) - changed the decor, new carpets, furniture, live performances of classic rock songs, updated drink menu), Blue Lagoon replaced by O'Sheehan's Bar & Grill, Moderno Churrascaria relocated to deck 13 (replacing Star Bar), new Beatles-themed club lounge (The Cavern Club), theater lounge (2 new musical shows ("Priscilla Queen of the Desert" and "Burn the Floor"), restaurant renovations (Moderno Churrascaria, Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Taste, Manhattan dining room, Garden Cafe buffet) - new carpeting, decors, reupholstered furniture, renovations (Mandara Spa, Bliss Ultra Lounge, Marketplace), Epic Theatre, Casino. Carnival Dream entered dry dock recently to receive some major enhancements and new additions. (USD 25 million) - technical maintenance works, machinery upgrades, updates to interior spaces, Hideout (teen lounge) received AstroTurf and titled flooring (outside) and new furniture (loungers, deckchairs, bar stools), all staterooms fully refurbished, new cabin bathrooms fitted with UV-free Antimicrobial Light technology, 56 cabins fully renovated (flooring/carpets, fixed furniture, soft furnishings, light fixers and fittings), unscheduled drydock in Italy for repairs of the tabilizers, 6-month drydock at San Giorgio del Porto shipyard, routine maintenance (machinery overhaul, classification works, cabin upgrades), all staterooms were modernized, all public spaces were renovated with new soft furnishing and carpets. Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. ALMACO is also contracted for lifecycle services (scheduled maintenance works) and spare parts supply for passenger vessels (including cruiseferries), as well as for and expert engineering and project management. In November 2015 was announced company's USD 300 million fleetwide renovation program, including Suite cabin improvements (new decors, furnishings, amenities, services) for all suite categories on Vista-Class, Signature-Class and R-Class vessels. the Observation Lounge obtained a small library, nautical chart table, and self-service beverage station. Holland America adds art and sports directors, new facilities, Spotlight voyages feature in new Regent 'Epicurean Perfection' program, Crystal appoints GMT to handle air/sea and corporate travel, Representatives of UK government and CLIA visit Bolette in dry dock, Former Genting Hong Kong ship World Dream reported sold to Cruise Saudi, Port Canaveral overtook Miami as world's busiest cruise port in 2022 (updated), Cruise Saudi confirms it's acquired World Dream, renamed Manara, Natalya Leahy succeeds Josh Leibowitz as Seabourn president, Allowed HTML tags: . They can be dispatched to any location in a matter of hours, providing fast-response vessel inspections, repairs, refurbishments, equipment installation-replacement. Carnival Victory's transformation into Carnival Radiance - March 19 through April 26, 2020. During the upgrade, she received the new red, white and . The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. The cruise ship refurbishment dates by vessel were: Each of these vessels is now 824 ft / 251 m long, with a weight of ~60,000 GT and passenger capacity 2,070. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. lauren of all trades 1.27K subscribers Subscribe 305 Share Save 35K views 1 year ago #loatonaboat In this episode of Lauren of. The existing swimming pool, whirlpool hot tub (large outdoor Jacuzzi) and poolside bar (Morgan's Bar) were renovated. This will double dry dock days forQ2compared to the same period in 2019, leading to higher adjusted cruise costs per available lower berth day, excluding fuel. Viking Crown Lounge replaced by Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen (Deck 17), new cabin categories introduced (Deck 17), including 10 Suites (6x Grand, 2x Royal, 2x Royal Family), Pinnacle Lounge transformed into OL-Owner Loft Suite. All public areas received new LED lighting and carpeting, The 5-day contract with the Drydocks general maintenance works, regular maintenance, repairs, technical upgrades, redesigning and renovating of several public areas, Gym updated (new fitness equipment, cyberobics workouts), regular maintenance, technical upgrades, hull cleaning/painting, Body & Soul Organic Spa (new Hypoxi Studio), new Fashion Accessories (shopping area for sunglasses, leather goods, handbags), new dining lounge (Almhutte) for traditional Alpine cuisine and live music, complimentary food, and service, beverages cost extra, AIDA Shopping World (retail via a partnership with Gebr. Marella Cruises UK Marella Explorer (fka TUI Mein Schiff 1), Marella Cruises UK Marella Discovery (fka Splendour of the Seas), Marella Cruises UK Marella Discovery 2 (fka Legend of the Seas), 2020 (April 2 - May 1) Lisnave Shipyard, Setubal Portugal, 2022 (Oct 28 - Nov 13),Cammell Laird (Birkenhead/Liverpool), general maintenance, engineering works, public areas renovations, cabin refurbishments, general maintenance, engineering works, public areas renovations, cabin refurbishments), (USD 18 million) general maintenance, engineering works, public areas and cabin renovations, new venues (Tea Room, Photo Gallery), Windstar superyachts (fleet's smallest ships), (USD 10 million for both yachts, in Freeport). new designer boutiques (Decks 5 and 8 /shopping arcade: Coach, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors), Ultimate Abyss (10-deck high waterslide), "The Perfect Storm" (3-deck high, 3-waterslides complex), Blaze Lounge upgraded-redesigned to Blaze Comedy Club (Comedy Live now Diamond Lounge), On Air Club (karaoke-sports bar) replaced by "Spotlight Karaoke" (with 2 private rooms for parties), 3 old venues ("Cups and Scoops", "Arcade", "Sabor Mexican") replaced by "Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade", Sabor Bar replaced by Ultimate Abyss waterslide's landing area, Candy Beach replaced by "Sugar Beach" and "Beach Shop", Picture This (portrait studio) replaced by Central Park Library, Adventure Ocean (kids complex) completely refurbished-redesigned, Card Room replaced by Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team building exercises) dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game), added "The Perfect Storm" (3-waterslides complex), "Pool Bar" and "Sand Bar" replaced by "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (level 1 of 2), H2O Zone redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/kids aqua park), The Living Room (teen lounge) replaced by "Portside BBQ" (a la carte restaurant, teen facilities (Fuel Disco, The Back Deck) redesigned, Wipe Out Cafe replaced by El Loco Fresh (outdoor food bar), 2 outdoor venues ("Sky Bar" and "Mast Bar") replaced by The Lime and Coconut Bar (level 2 of 2),added 2 whirlpools, Aft Deck 16 installed entry-level for Ultimate Abyss (10-deck waterslide) replacing Wipe Out Bar, new Quantum-Class venues - "Music Hall" (2-deck dancing lounge) and "Bionic Bar" (served by robotic bartenders). Casino and Conference Room (new curtains, chairs), (Deck 5) 9x Terrace Suite refitted to Veranda Suites, all cabins upgraded with 40-inch flat TVs (interactive system), all cabin bathrooms (repolished granite countertops). Carnival Cruise Line temporarily pulled the vessel from service after encountering an issue with the ship's maximum speed in late November. Cruise ship refurbishment news are some of the "most wanted" and extremely popular on all major online travel forums. Newsletter Cruise ship refurbishment jobs are another issue. Marin Lutheran Church. The vessel, which is the first in her class, has remained on hold for more than 16 months. On Deck 16 aft, Camp Discovery's Outdoor Play Area was upgraded with an interactive water table. RCI ships usually enter drydocks in up to 5-year periods. Marina. In 2017, Wartsila (Finnish marine corporation) acquired Trident BV (a global provider of commercial diving services) Via Trident, Wartsila offers worldwide underwater repairs, propulsion systems overhaul, regular maintenance works (hull cleaning, propeller polishing, welding), scrubber-cleaning and retrofitting, even major underwater overhauls. During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung. The majority of those joined the fleets owned by the world's biggest cruise companies - Carnival Corporation and RCCL-Royal Caribbean - via their subsidiaries/brands. Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". The third Carnival cruise ship has now received its shiny new livery during a dry dock operation. For your convenience, this link goes directly to the list of all cruise line refurbishments 2018-2019-2020 schedule. In most cases, "refurbished" is synonymous with "maintenance and repairs", "freshened up" and "overhauled". In the SPA is added expanded SEA Thermal Suite. However, its the chance the cruise line will have to make some minor upgrades such as carpeting and decor. 'We want to make sure the ships look great when the guests get back on board and of course we're cleaning the hulls,' he said, to reduce drag and maximize fuel efficiency. Main Dining Rooms, Oceanview Cafe and Sunset Bar redesigned, as well as most public venues. The Haven Suite complex (new furniture, lighting, wall covering, artworks), redesigned photo gallery, library, card room, technical upgrades (2 new rudders, new propeller caps, hull repainting / new type silicone paint), general maintenance works (lifeboats, tenders, thrusters, stabilizers, cabin air-conditioning system), cabins updates (new furniture, carpeting, headboards, smart HDTVs, USB outlets), The Haven Courtyard refurbished (deck areas, pool, hot tubs, new furniture, and cabanas), All of The Haven suites and villas renovated, Moderno Churrascaria (new tables, chairs, wall laminates, granite bar tops, glass-door entrance), O'Sheehan's Bar and Grill updated (plus new banquet seating for large groups), pool deck (new flooring, whirlpools refurbished), "Great Outdoors" and "Sky High" bars received new flooring, (2017) extensive updates to public areas and staterooms, (2019) pool deck and lounge renovations added Starbucks Bar, 14 new venues added (dining, bars, lounges), enlarged and redesigned wellness complex (Mandara Spa & Fitness), new dining venues - Taste (Main Dining Room), The Local Bar and Grill (24-hour complimentary food bar), Garden Cafe (all-day complimentary restaurant), The Great Outdoors Bar and Grill (complimentary), Waves Pool Bar (complimentary fast-food), Onda by Scarpetta (Italian specialty restaurant), new bar lounges - Bliss Ultra Lounge, Spinnaker Lounge, Humidor Cigar Lounge, Splash Academy (waterpark/kids outdoor playground) replaced with Spice H2O (adults-only sundeck), Mandara Spa expanded/doubled, added relaxation room (heated loungers), Jacuzzi Room, Sauna Room, Steam Room, thalassotherapy pool, enlarged Fitness Center (new gym equipment), extensive renovation of all staterooms, public areas, restaurants, bars, lounges, stateroom upgrades - new flat HDTVs (infotainment system), USB ports, carpets, headboards, artworks, some furniture, Bliss Ultra Lounge (ex Dazzles disco nightclub), Los Lobos Cantina (Mexican restaurant, former Las Ramblas Bar Restaurant), renovated Cagney's Steakhouse, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Mandara Spa, Stardust Lounge, Theater, Sun Casino, Main Dining Rooms, Splash Academy (kids park), pool deck, Atrium Cafe, Bliss Ultra Lounge (ex Spinnaker Lounge) - redesigned, new carpets, custom-made loungers, expanded seating, upgraded bar menu, new artworks, Sky High Bar (ex Bier Garten) - enlarged (to 120 seats), updated bar menu), renovated Atrium Cafe, Garden Cafe, Casino (new VIP section), Main Dining Rooms, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Teppanyaki, Mandara Spa, pool deck, Theatre, Atrium Cafe, extensive updates to public areas and staterooms, new venues - O'Sheehan's Bar and Grill, Sugarcane Mojito Bar, The Pit Stop, Bliss Ultra Lounge, upgraded staterooms - new furniture, carpeting, headboards, smart HDTVs, USB outlets, fully-refurbished The Haven cabins (Courtyard, Suites, Villas), all staterooms upgraded with HDTVs, USB ports, new carpeting, furniture, artworks. Carnival Horizo n first entered the Fincantieri dry dock in Palermo in. Photo By: Russell Otway. When guests step onboard the 2,200-passenger Carnival Miracle, they'll be glad to know she recently underwent a dry dock in November 2022. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. Ages run the gamut from kids (lots of 'em in the summer!) Carnival Dream will return to service September 22, 2012. For staterooms were contracted HBA (Hirsch Bedner Associates / US-based hospitality interior design company) and Kelly Hoppen (UK-based interior designer). fleet-transfer changes - Star Pride (2014 April), Star Legend (2015 Apr), Star Breeze (2015 May), (2017 Dec) Star Legend - added 6 new Zodiacs (boats), Star Legend (2020, USD 85 million drydock) - lengthened, 50 new cabins, all existing cabins redesigned-renovated, all cabin bathrooms fully renovated, 2 new dining venues, renovated-expanded wellness (Spa and Fitness), redesigned sundeck (with full-size swimming pool), new engines, 2 new tenders, In 2016, Star Pride was again refurbished ($4,5 million), 2016 (May 27 - June 21) Hamburg / Blohm+Voss, major drydocks (refits and shipwide renovations), details TBA soon, technical maintenance, class works, minor hotel renovations, (EUR 14 million/USD 15,9M project by Somec via TSI) renovations of all staterooms (passenger and crew), all crew areas, Pool Deck, wellness complex, outdoor decks, all indoor public areas, steel works, hull cleaning.repainting, Journey (2016 January in Freeport Bahamas), (drydock 2021) Azamara Journey (Navantia/Cadiz) general maintenance, some hotel updates, (2021) general maintenance, some hotel updates, repainting (new livery), (part of Silversea's USD 170M fleetwide program), 2018 (Nov 26 - Dec 9), 2020 August (Freeport). The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. Friday, March 3, 2023 5:23 am Advertise . Mardi Gras was the first to showcase the livery during construction in Finland. Dream-class concepts (waterslide, lighting/audio upgrades), renovations (restaurants, bars, spa, atrium, cabins, kids areas), Animator's Palate restaurant with 2 dinner shows, kids programs upgrades (Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab), new venues - Tiana's Place (restaurant), Fathoms (disco), O'Gills (English pub), Mickey's Mainsail (shop), Chill Teen Spa, Smile Spa, a new AquaPark with a slide, water cannons, water sprays, onboard boutiques enhancement - new interior designs, new perfumery on each ship selling top brands, like Dior, new passenger and crew cabins (respectively 193 and 59 per vessel), new shipwide artificial intelligence translation system (based on Baidu search engine and technology by Tuge). Seatrade, a trading name of Informa Markets (UK) Limited. ****Holland America Line's USD 300 million fleet renovation project included updating onboard entertainment, dining and suites fleetwide in 2016-2018. It's a fact that many travellers are hesitant to take the first sailing post-drydock. South of Lake Tahoe and close to the Nevada border, this is a great campground for boondocking Northern California. the Main Lounge library was removed in order to increase space for meetings and lectures. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. Each of the enlarged gambling facilities now has 140 of the gaming industry's newest slot and video poker machines. Copyright 2023. new category cabin (Club-Class Mini-Suite) offers VIP amenities and reserved dining area. Carnival Magic is currently in dry dock in Marseilles, Frances, undergoing a variety of enhancements and upgrades, as well as the addition of a stunning new red, white and blue hull design that is modeled after the line's newest ship, Mardi Gras, and will be become a trademark across the fleet. Body & Soul SPA (deck 12) received new flooring. Carnival Dream becomes the fourth ship in the fleet to receive the new Carnival Cruise Line livery design during dry dock. Dry Dock. Four sailings have dropped Key West for the Carnival Conquest based out of Miami in Florida. Carnival Horizon 's first cruise after its extensive dry dock is scheduled for Saturday, January 22. In a letter to guests and travel agents, Carnival advised that it has cancelled cruises on . Teenagers' exclusive hangout will be updated and will be added to an adjacent outdoor laid-back/sun deck. During this dry-dock the Carnival Breeze received the red, white, & blue livery on the exterior of the ship. According to a statement sent to guests recently, the Carnival Radiance will temporarily take over some of the Carnival Miracle's itineraries in October and November as the Spirit-class vessel heads into drydock. The company's ship-repair services are provided to both commercial and military (naval) vessels. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. Cruise review , rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by member NathanW35 . Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. In 2019, Carnival Triumph was renamed "Carnival Sunrise" (upgraded to Sunshine-Class). A huge chunk of the passengers on Carnival Dream drive to their cruise from states all over the southern United States. Even though Carnival Dream is the third to receive the new livery during dry dock, shes actually the fourth ship to adorn the new look. All big lines put their liners into dry dock every few years to update (or upgrade) them - it costs money, but again - it's cheaper than going on brand new ships. The midship section has an additional elevator. Most drydocks are planned by the world's largest cruise shipowners - Carnival Corporation, RCG-Royal Caribbean Group, MSC Shipping Group, and NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. The company's additional program for ship technology upgrades (also fleetwide) was budgeted USD 300 million. The launch of this new ship marked Carnival's 50th birthday. The Carnival Dream dry dock was not a major upgrade and more of routine maintenance. The vessel, which recently got its iconic winged funnel, is set to welcome its first guests in November. Fixture of LED and different color temp fluorescents around the ship . Noordam (2019) - Billboard Onboard, Microsoft Studio, Fujifilm Wonder Photo Shop, pickleball court (Sports Deck), all suites renovated and updated with new furniture, renovated (furniture and carpeting) were Pinnacle Bar, Pinnacle Grill, Dining Room, Lido Market, Spa & Salon. the 133,500-ton Carnival Panorama set to debut in 2019 and two as-yet-unnamed 180,000 . In November 2015 was announced company's USD 300 million fleetwide renovation program, including Suite cabin improvements (new decors, furnishings, amenities, services) for all suite categories on Vista-Class, Signature-Class and R-Class vessels. The design is inspired by the navy sailor uniforms and the iconic colors of the cruise line, which are featured on the funnel. Carnival Sunrise - March 6. Oasis- and Quantum-class cabin updates, virtual balconies, Perfect Storm waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon), The Blaster (aqua coaster, 244 m / 800 ft long 2-person raft slide), Riptide (headfirst mat racing waterslide with transparent tube), completely redesigned pool deck area (more swimming pools, Splash Pad for tots), Lime and Coconut (new 2-level bar with live music), To Dry For (blow dry bar - hairstyling, champagnes, and wines), Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade (with "Owner's Box" VIP room), new restaurants (El Loco Fresh, Jamie's Italian, Hooked Seafood), Battle for Planet Z (Studio B) laser tag course, "The Perfect Storm" aquapark with two waterslides (Typhoon and Cyclone), "Battle for Planet Z" (laser tag course) in "Studio B" (ice-skating rink), "Adventure Ocean" (kids facilities) redesigned, kids programming (3-12 yo) upgraded. The new public spaces and cabins were designed by the NYC-based "The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry". 2022 April- May (Bremerhaven / Lloyd Werft). Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. The technology allows docked in ports cruise ships to receive shoreside power supply (from the city's grid) and turn off their engines, thus reducing to zero emissions and noise. MSC Cruises announced in late December 2013 the start of the EUR 200 refurbishment program (named "renaissance") involving not only the revitalization of all Lirica-class vessels but also stretching all four of them in the period 2014-2016 (a total of 38 drydock weeks). The dry dock makeover will add all of Carnival's wildly popular branded food, beverage and entertainment innovations, as well as update all staterooms in a broad spectrum of new accommodations providing guests fresh and exciting seagoing vacation choices. In 2003-2008, by the SOE ("Signature of Excellence") program, HAL upgraded all older vessels, on which were also added new venues, stateroom categories, and amenities. Copyright 2023. This is a regularly updated list of dry-dock dates, with concise info about the cruise ship upgrades, deck plan changes and refits by the cruise company. The newest and biggest Carnival cruise ship currently at sea is Carnival Celebration. Switchover (ship-to-shore power) at seaports takes around 20 min. ABB installed its shore-power equipment on 11x HAL ships. The ship will be heading to dry dock in late April, forcing the line to cancel four sailings from April 23 to May 21, 2022. Carnival Breeze Dry Dock 2022 New 4th Floor Non-Smoking Casino Bar and Cashier#carnivalcruise #carnivalbreeze #drydock In March to April of 2022, The Carniva. Grand Dining Room (Deck 5 aft) received new premium furniture (leather chairs with metallic bronze threading) and new crystal chandeliers. Each ship's capacity was increased by 68% (from 212 to 312 passengers). 6 AM Dry Dock. ALMACO Group is another major turnkey manufacturer serving the marine and offshore industries. The Atrium received custom-made chandelier, new flooring, refurbished lobby areas (plus new banquette seating, large HDTV). Appearance and fuel efficiency RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). (Deck 5) Art Gallery added, Atrium redesigned (new color schemes, live entertainment), Market Cafe (menu upgraded with new sweets), Oasis Spa and Salon (added 2 express pods for treatments - spa massages, skin treatments, LVL lash lifting), (Deck 6) shopping upgraded with new luxury brands, (Deck 7) Java Cafe buffet (menu upgraded with alcoholic beverages),Photo Gallery (upgraded with Dixons Electronics Hub), introduced a try-before-you-buy program with consultant-managing tasting tables (beauty and make-up areas), steel repairs, equipment modernization, painting, upgrades of public areas (all bars and restaurants) and passenger cabins (beds, bathrooms, lighting, woodwork, decoration, new carpets, furniture), Some outdoor deck areas redesigned for alfresco dining, new restaurants/venues (Sindhu, Glass House, Grab and Go, Costa Coffee), renovations (theatre, Lido buffet, Reef kids club, Sidewalk Cafe, Spa, shop, Casino, Champions), Aquarius pool and bar renovations (refreshed furnishings, new color schemes, updated chairs, sofas, bar stools, coffee tables, signage, wall tiles), Atrium (new carpets and furniture/chairs, banquettes, cushions), Oasis Spa's Reception (new carpets and blinds, all loungers and armchairs refreshed, cushions added), Intermezzo Bar (new color scheme, new carpeting, blinds, new furniture/chairs, sofas, stools, coffee tables, lampshades), All Suites - refreshed, new color scheme, new furniture (sofabeds, armchairs, coffee tables, lamps), new curtains, bed cushions, throws), onboard retail shopping upgraded by refurbishing all retail shops and adding new brands (BRICS, Longines, Olivia Burton, Liu Jo, Radley, Cath Kidston, Kipling), Arena Theatre received wall-mounted LED screen, sound and light equipment, All passenger cabins and most public areas renovated with new carpeting, main walkway area received new tiling, carpet, furniture, Tamarind Club and Havana Lounge renovated and redesigned, Dixons Travel shop (gadgets and electronic equipment) was enlarged and new products were added (Amazon, Apple, Bose, Canon, Fitbit, GoPro), The Photo Now digital screen moved to the aft, furnishings (sofa, chairs, headboard, carpet, wall coverings, privacy curtain, drapery, bed runner, bed skirt, quartz stone top (vanity), vanity lighting, dresser, dressing table, nightstands).