I have been reading a lot of reviews lately stating that the Epic is starting to show age. As a Note2: All Cadiz (Spain)-based ship refurbishments are done by the Navantia shipbuilding company - Europe's 5th and the world's 9th largest shipbuilder. Submitted by Cruise Port Crew on 24 September, . Current itinerary of Norwegian Star Norwegian Star current cruise is 14 days, one-way from San Antonio to Buenos Aires . It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica). The 4-year fleet refurbishment program starts in February 2019. Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. NCL Dry Dock calendar 2020 provides the opportunity to search cruise ships that are scheduled to undergo dry dock refurbishment and routine maintenance including new features to the ships. Many of the changes l have seen were announced after final payment date when passengers can not cancel without financial penalty. At CruiseMapper's list of new vessels under construction or on order, you'll also find an impressive number of passenger ships (river-, ocean- and cruiseferries) being built/launched in the period 2015-2019. Celebrity . All these projects are planned mainly for general maintenance works. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. As a result, the fleet was expanded with 1368 new staterooms (342 per boat), and all shipboard restaurants, bars, and lounges were redesigned and redecorated. 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). 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), 2019 (Nov 17 - Dec 6) Lloyd Werft, Germany, (Dec 2014 drydock) 71-days - technical enhancements (new Wartsila engines, new power, and freshwater plants, new auxiliary generator, upgraded automation system), new cabins (152 balconies), rooms renovation, (2019 drydock, USD 25 million)general maintenance, interio renovations - 257 cabins (completely renovated), major lounge overhauls (Pacific Lounge, Jamaica Club), new carpets-wallpapers-furnishings in all cabins and all interior public spaces, (all drydocks are at Fosen Yards, Norway). According to a letter sent to passengers and travel agents, the 2015-built vessel will be out of service for over a month due to a required shipyard visit. Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard! NCL Drydock Schedules By CarlsDad, February 20, 2014 in Norwegian Cruise Line Share Followers 3 CarlsDad 217 April 22, 2012 Salem, Oregon #1 Posted February 20, 2014 It appears that NCL. In 2019, Carnival Triumph was renamed "Carnival Sunrise" (upgraded to Sunshine-Class). 2019 Splendor (USD 60 million, Fun Ship 2.0) - technical overhauls, refreshed interiors, new venues (RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar, Guys Burger Joint, Serenity Retreat), redesigned waterpark (with a free-fall drop waterslide), (2020, USD 40 million drydock in Freeport) Miracle - hotel maintenance works, Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades (Guys Burger, WaterWorks, Red Frog Rum Bar, Blue Iguana Cantina), (2020, USD 36 million drydock in Freeport) Elation - adding 30 new cabins (Deck 9), new carpeting (all staterooms), technical maintenance works, repairs. Norwegian Epic; Cruise Tips. They can be dispatched to any location in a matter of hours, providing fast-response vessel inspections, repairs, refurbishments, equipment installation-replacement. . NCL Dry Dock calendar 2020 provides the opportunity to search cruise ships that are scheduled to undergo dry dock refurbishment and routine maintenance including new features to the ships. Norwegian Cruise Line Dry Dock cruise ship schedule 2020. Crew Center is website run by ex-crew members sharing their experience and Insights about life and work on cruise ships. However, since then, Norwegian Escape has suffered some damage after running aground while departing Taino Bay in the Dominican Republic. The world's first global underwater ship repair service provider is Wartsila (CruiseMapper tagged news) - any marine services and maintenance works, regardless of the ship's current location. reconfiguration of the centrally located bars. The drydocks were scheduled for the period October 2019 through November 2020, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily. After the refit, each of them is 902 ft / 275 m long, with a weight of ~65,000 GT and capacity 2,680 pax, featuring 193 additional cruise staterooms and 59 new crew cabins. Norwegian Cruise Line informs guests that it has canceled multiple sailings for the Norwegian Escape cruise ship due to dry dock. The list of major cruise lines with seasonal homeporting in Cape Town includes MSC, NCL-Norwegian, Azamara, Crystal . Price-inclusive amenities also include expedited dinner seating, priority services (embarkation/disembarkation), complimentary wine, expanded menu, premium bathrobes. Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". 2-week drydocking in Singapore before joining P&O Australia), 3 restaurants (Angelos, Dragon Lady, The Waterfront) refitted with new carpets and artworks, to The Pantry (lido market) added 3x Australian fresh food outlets (Stix, Curry House, Kettle & Bun), pdates and re-designing of all suites, public areas, bars, restaurants (new carpeting, new furniture, new color schemes). The cruise line has not detailed the reason for the dry dock later this year but did say that it was required. The vessel last underwent a scheduled dry dock in October 2020 in Brest, France. 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). technical upgrades (Wheelhouse refit, cabin upgrades, new scrubbers and propellers), drydock 2020 (technical upgrades, cabin refurbs), "Norwegian Edge" 2016 (May-June) Freeport, (2017 drydock) extensive updates to all public areas and staterooms, "Norwegian Edge" 2017 March (Freeport Bahamas), "Norwegian Edge" 2018 Oct-Nov (Singapore). Among its regular clients are Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises (Asia). Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). The Atrium received custom-made chandelier, new flooring, refurbished lobby areas (plus new banquette seating, large HDTV). June 7, 2022 Guests sailing on Norwegian Escape this fall received a letter this week advising them that their sailing has been canceled for dry dock. (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), 6-month drydock at San Giorgio del Porto shipyard, all staterooms were modernized, all public spaces were renovated with new soft furnishing and carpets. Norwegian Escape is 164,998 gross tons and has a passenger capacity of 4,100 at double occupancy and 1,733 crew members. By this program will be introduced new and innovative features, new experiences and amenities, new pool deck areas and venues, new dining options, new nightlife concepts, new onboard attractions. Norwegian Cruise Line cancels multiple sailings for the Norwegian Escape cruise ship in Europe due to a dry dock. By andychris, February 23, 2009 in Norwegian Cruise Line. Holland America has announced a robust cruising schedule for the 2023-2024 winter season on the west coast. As part of the comprehensive renovation, Norwegian Getaway will be the youngest ship in the fleet cruising in Europe this season, with new guest experience enhancements. Please visit the following section, Crew Center is website run by ex-crew members sharing their experience and Insights about life and work on cruise ships. In 2018, HAL contracted ABB Group (Swedish-Swiss corporation specializing in robotics, marine power, and propulsion equipment) for installing shore-power systems fleetwide. Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling four cruises onboard the Norwegian Escape as the vessel undergoes an unscheduled drydock in September. A major refit, on the other hand, usually involves significant changes in construction (or services) and have an "unpleasant" tendency to start prior to the actual drydock (even during the sailing prior) and often continues into the first sailing after. Hurtigruten's "Green Push" fleet renovation program is budgeted USD 850 million. This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. Posted February 23, 2009. andychris. The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Corporation's main underwater teams are in Holland, Italy, and the Canaries. By andychris, February 23, 2009 in Norwegian. Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung. Vessel's LOA length was increased from 135 to 161 m (443 to 528 ft). 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. Carnival Sunshine (former Carnival Destiny) was refitted in 2013 for USD 155 million. Is there a schedule out there somewhere? The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. Cruise ship drydocking (vessel refits and onboard refurbishments) is a multi-billion market with regularly scheduled vessel renovation projects every 2-3 years. Theater's show program upgraded with a new production show ("Bravo") - the musical is offered on formal nights. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Cruise ship drydocking (vessel refits and onboard refurbishments) is a multi-billion market with regularly scheduled vessel renovation projects every 2-3 years. added Rapunzel's Royal Table (themed restaurant), transformed teen club, redesigned Cove Cafe (adults-only), added Club Disney Junior (lounge part of Disney's Oceaneer Club, redesigned Rainforest Room in the adults-only Senses Spa (steam and hydrotherapy). new venues - massage room, small gym, beauty salon, ondeck Jacuzzi, "The Grill" outdoor restaurant. Submitted by Cruise Port Crew on 24 September, 2019 - 11:37. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. I'm wondering if there is any way to know for certain when the Escape will go into dry dock? 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). 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. In 2018 were scheduled for drydocks Independence OTS and Mariner OTS. 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. 2017 March 25 - April 4 (Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Germany). The company designs, manufactures and installs staterooms (crew and passenger cabin units), galley/kitchen equipment, provision stores, cold freezer rooms, refrigeration machinery systems, laundry facilities, pantries, bars. Members; 3.5k March 6, 2004; New York #1 Share; engine-, ventilation- and steel repairs (superstructure, tanks), deck improvements (new tiles and carpets in public spaces), Marina restaurant redesigned (new retractable floor-ceiling windows, private dining room, bar/lounge area, chef's presentation table, new artwork custom wine vault with 1500 bottles), The Colosseo theatre (new seats, carpets, parquet flooring, drapes, sound, and lighting upgraded), Deck 12 aft - outdoor area redesigned and elevated, 4 new Balinese beds, retractable awnings, privacy walls, Spa & Wellness Centre (new pedicure/manicure stations, barbershop Pilates studio), physiotherapy room services updated, all staterooms extensively renovated and redesigned by adding tatami-mat (flooring material) sleeping areas, all cabin TVs upgraded to smart TVs with infotainment system, New reading lounge with WIFi, Internet, computers, Lobby Deck's entrance hall upgraded with a large HD LED screen, technical enhancements (including a scrubber system). 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