Each spring the Port is the location for the "Opening Day" of the boating season in the South Bay. Two new Princess Theater shows were introduced - "The Secret Silk" and "Encore". The hull already had the new blue paint, and Guy's/Seafood Shack is already onboard. Carnival Miracle recently underwent a dry dock spell to add Carnival's red, white and blue livery to the ship's hull. ULTIMATE Carnival Legend Ship Tour Post Dry Dock Renovations! Each ship's capacity was increased by 68% (from 212 to 312 passengers). Newly-added Game Zone hosts family competitions with oversized backyard games. Mardi Gras Year Built: 2020 Capacity: 5,200 guests Dry Dock. "Royal Babies and Tots Nursery" (for babies and toddlers) - Voyager OTS is currently fleet's only liner without a nursery. The new red, white and blue livery was added during a dry dock that is taking place in Marseilles, France. The drydock lengthening included cutting each vessel in two and installing a new/prefabricated midship section with length 25,6 m (84 ft). Whopping 802 dry dock days for Carnival Corp. in 2022. 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: . Notes: The Carnival Breeze completed its 2022 dry-dock in April 2022 after being sent to dry-dock in Cadiz, Spain. RCI's 6-ship refurbishment project "innovation renovations" was implemented in 2016. This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. 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. . Official Sponsor of Refurb & Interiors on Seatrade Cruise News, In this file photo, Carnival Dream is pictured at a Grand Bahama Shipyard docking several years ago. 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. '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. Carnival Dream and the new Excel-Class Carnival Jubilee. Carnival also used this dry-dock to expand the non-smoking casino on Deck 4 to add a bar area. 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. 2017 March 25 - April 4 (Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Germany). September 9, 2022. Here are some of the best liveaboard marinas in California. ALMACO Group is another major turnkey manufacturer serving the marine and offshore industries. In mid-March 2018, Royal Caribbean announced a USD 1 billion fleetwide refurbishment project ("Royal Amplified", 2018-2022) covering 10 liners in 3 classes (Oasis, Freedom, Voyager). In a letter to travel agents, Carnival wrote, "In our continuous . Carnival Dream first entered service in 2009 and is 130,000 gross tons with a guest capacity of 3,646 at double occupancy. Carnival Sunrise - March 6. Note1: All Singapore-based vessel refurbishment projects are done by Sembcorp Marine (at the Admiralty Yard). Often vessels' need unscheduled repairs - not matching with planned maintenance schedules. Carnival . 2018 (January 31- March 1) Freeport Bahamas, 2020 (Royal Amplified) January 12 - March 7, (USD 65 million) - general maintenance, technical overhauls, refreshed interiors, new attractions (Laser Tag, Escape Room), routine maintenance (hull cleaning and painting, mechanical/machinery inspections and upgrades), open-deck spaces renovations (sundeck, swimming pools), recarpeting of all indoor public areas (hallways, bars, lounges). The ships first cruise back is a six-day western Caribbean sailing out of Galveston, Texas. Or, perhaps you are looking for stability. In addition, a separate non-smoking area was added in the casinos of Nieuw Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam. All dining and beverage menus were updated. To read more cruise ship technology news, please visit our engines-propulsion-fuel survey. 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. 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.. ****Holland America Line's USD 300 million fleet renovation project included updating onboard entertainment, dining and suites fleetwide in 2016-2018. (all R-class vessels) - upgrades total cost USD 50 million, Insignia 2018 (November 18 - December 6), Freeport Bahamas. Note: These are deckplan changes made during refurbs before OceaniaNEXT. Besides the ship's staff and crew, AIDA cruise passengers are also served by Peper robots - the latest cyborg technology implemented fleetwide in 2016. The water-park area is protected by wind panels (throughout) and has Shade Canopy (seating area covered with canvas canopies). Works on the fleetwide refurb project involved 1000+ artisans and craftsmen and resulted in 1368 new cabins, 8000 new light fixtures, 12000 new sofas and chairs. It includes drydock refurbishments of 4 R-Class liners (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, Nautica). The 2,200-passenger ship will reposition from San Francisco to Texas on Oct. 1 . 649 Meadowsweet Dr. Corte Madera. On Deck 16 forward, the Spa complex was renovated, redesigned and updated with artworks and signage. 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. February 8, 2022 Cruise Industry News The drydock and refurbishment market is hot for the start of 2022 as operators take the opportunity to do updates and necessary work before ships get back to full operational status, according to the 2022 Drydock and Refurbishment Report by Cruise Industry News. select cabins and all suites received updated bathrooms, (deck 10) 25 new balcony and inside cabins, (deck 2) Lincoln Center Stage (chamber music hall), (deck 11) The Retreat (adult sundeck area) replaces the sunbathing canvas areas, major Royal and Penthouse Suites renovations, decor changes and renovations (pool area, Casino, Solarium), new relaxation/entertainment area (Rooftop Terrace, deck 12), new steakhouse restaurant (Tuscan Grille) replacing "SS United States"), new steakhouse restaurant (Tuscan Grille) replacing "Normandie"), Rooftop Terrace (taking some space from aft sundeck area), Future Cruise Sales desk (separate from Captain's Club), Cinema (redesigned to double as Conference Center), Top Deck Burger Bar (replacing Mast Grill), Major Suite renovations (Royal and Penthouse), Cabin upgrades (bathrooms, lighting, carpeting, drapes, bed linens, artwork, RFID door locks). 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). The drydocks were scheduled for the period October 2019 through November 2020, at Fincantieri's shipyard in Palermo Sicily. So, we sailed on the Dream a week ago and were told it's going into dry dock for the next 2 weeks. All rights reserved. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. the Main Lounge library was removed in order to increase space for meetings and lectures. 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). Carnival Valor will be the next ship in the fleet to receive the new livery design, and that is set to be completed at the end of July 2021. These higher costs won't reoccur in 2023, Bernstein said. In a letter to guests and travel agents, Carnival advised that it has cancelled cruises on . 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. This is CruiseMapper's cruise ship refurbishments schedule of dry-dock dates, news, and information on deck plan changes during vessel refits, regular maintenance and repairs, overhauls and renovation of small and big passenger cruise ships. Navigator OTS' drydock reconstruction (Jan-Feb 2019) was budgeted USD 115M. Most dry-docks are routine - just refreshing, do not include major changes and have a fairly accurate schedule. The third Carnival cruise ship has now received its shiny new livery during a dry dock operation. 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. During the upgrade, she received the new red, white and . Photos Reveal Progress at Carnival Cruise Lines New Port, Cunard Line Unveils Historical Photo ExhibitionFrom Past 100 Years, Royal Caribbean Cuts Back on Housekeeping Service. These humanoid robots greet and guide passengers upon embarkation, and also assist them throughout the voyage with information and tips. On November 15, 2018, Windstar announced the "Star Plus Initiative" - drydock fleet renovation program budgeted USD 250 million. At the following tag-link can be found listed all CruiseMapper's news related to drydock refurbishments. That means California might be the place for you. Although the repairs were initially . 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). The music system and lighting were upgraded (to the steps and swimming pool) and new wall lighting was installed. In 2023, HAL conducted 5 refurbishment projects to expand the casino space on its vessels in the Pinnacle-class (Nieuw Rotterdam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Statendam) and Signature-class (Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam). Fixture of LED and different color temp fluorescents around the ship . This would cost the company between US$10-30 million per ship. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. In 2019, Carnival Triumph was renamed "Carnival Sunrise" (upgraded to Sunshine-Class). Carnival Dream will return to service September 22, 2012. Number 8860726. 2019's drydock schedule featured the industry's largest (so far) vessel reconstruction project - Carnival Triumph's conversion into Carnival Sunrise. The Atrium received custom-made chandelier, new flooring, refurbished lobby areas (plus new banquette seating, large HDTV). Four sailings have dropped Key West for the Carnival Conquest based out of Miami in Florida. The two new dining venues are an alternative Spanish specialty restaurant ("Cuadro 44 by Anthony Sasso") and a casual BBQ space (adjacent to Star Bar). A good economy, good weather, high-quality marinas, and a laid back way of life. Modified Date: Feb 2, 2017. Carnival Cruise Line temporarily pulled the vessel from service after encountering an issue with the ship's maximum speed in late November. From extensive conversion projects to regular class work and emergency repairs, Cruise Industry News compiled data about some of the major drydocks presently underway. All links in the following table are internal (CruiseMapper) and redirect to the ship's deck plan page. Ultimate Abyss (10-deck high waterslide),"The Perfect Storm" (3-deck high, 3-waterslides complex), "Sugar Beach" (ice-cream/candies), "Beach Shop" (pool wear), Adventure Ocean (kids complex) completely refurbished-redesigned, teen facilities redesigned, Card Room replaced by Royal Escape Room (adventure gaming/team-building exercises) dedicated to "Mission Control: Apollo 18" (puzzle game), "The Lime and Coconut Bar" (2-level poolside bar lounge), H2O Zone redesigned to "Splashaway Bay" (outdoor playground/kids aquapark), new dining venues - Portside BBQ (a la carte steakhouse restaurant), El Loco Fresh (outdoor fast-food bar), Giovanni's Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar (upgraded food and wine menus, hand-tossed pizzas, charcuterie/meat station), Spotlight Karaoke (bar lounge with 2 private rooms for parties), new Quantum-class venues - "Music Hall" (2-deck dancing lounge) and "Bionic Bar by Makr Shakr" (served by 2 robotic bartenders), "Clash for the Crystal City" (new laser tag game at Studio B's Ice Rink), all staterooms renovated, redesigned mini-golf course, many existing venues will be also redesigned and renovated, Perfect Storm with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon), The Blaster (water coaster) and Riptide (mat racing slide), Splashaway Bay (interactive water playground), pool deck's sunbathing areas will receive more shaded seating (including daybeds, hammocks, swing seats, casitas/wooden cabins), Solarium renewed, new venues - To Dry For (blow-dry bar), Lime and Coconut (2-level bar with live music), Bamboo Room (bar lounge), Johnny Rockets Express, Playmakers Sports Bar and Arcade, Starbucks Bar, The Observatorium (Royal Escape Room), new restaurants - El Loco Fresh, Giovannis Italian Kitchen, Hooked Seafood, Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Battle for Planet Z (laser tag course at Studio B) for "Clash for the Crystal City" gaming experience, Splashaway Bay (large-sized interactive aqua park) with water slides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), water cannons and fountains, pools, drench bucket, Izumi (Japanese restaurant with Teppanyaki grills), trampoline park, laser tag course, larger ice rink, FlowRider, new "Panoramic Ocean View" category cabins, Fish and Ships (poolside a-la-carte food bar), Sugar Beach (ice cream bar/candy shop), Portofino replaced by Giovanni's Table (Italian restaurant), Vintages (wine bar) replaces Champagne Bar, Seaside private dining room replaced by inside cabins, Explorer's Court replaced with 1 inside cabin, Wi-Fi upgraded to shipwide, VOOM Internet available, Hollywood Odyssey replaced by Concierge Club, Chops Grille, Spa and retail shops redesigned, new 89 cabins (26 panoramic oceanviews, one 2-bedroom family suite, 24 new outside, and balcony staterooms), Perfect Storm aquapark with waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango), new restaurants/bars: Izumi (Asian), Giovanni's Table (Italian), steakhouse, Vintages bar, Sabor (Mexican), a poolside large-size outdoor movie screen, amenities upgrades - faster Internet (Voom), Perfect Storm (waterslides "Cyclone" and "Typhoon"), laser tag course ("Battle for Planet Z" / glow-in-the-dark gaming room), The Observatorium (Escape Room by Puzzle Break), Jamie's Italian Restaurant (replaced Giovanni's Table), Perfect Storm aquapark, 3 waterslides (Cyclone, Typhoon, Boomerango- raft slide), new restaurants/bars - Izumi (Asian), Sabor (Mexican), Giovanni's Table (Italian), Chef's Table, propulsion system repairs (1 of the 3 Azipods has worn bearings); to fix a damaged propeller, new theater programming (Mamma Mia); new venues (Deck 16: Sabor Taqueria, Tequila Bar); Dynamic Dining. Carnival Horizon 's first cruise after its extensive dry dock is scheduled for Saturday, January 22. In 2018, the ship was drydocked for maintenance works done by Seaspan (Canadian shipbuilder). #1 Posted May 24, 2022 Carnival swapped ships and canceled cruises later this year. These old and future planned fleetwide upgrades are by the company's "Fun Ship 2.0" fleet renovation program. As a result, all cruises onboard the Radiance set to depart between Oct. 17, 2022, and Oct. 28, 2022 have been cancelled. MIAMI, Dec. 9, 2020 - Carnival Cruise Line has established dry dock plans for three of its ships, and as part of its gradual, phased-in return to operations in 2021, will defer the deployment of the vessels until after the work is completed. . Among the upgrades were a new stabilizer (ducktail, on the stern), propeller repairs and polishing, blast painting of the underwater hull. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. Carnival Corp. & plc currently plans 802 dry dock days in 2022, optimizing time out of service to prepare ships for resuming passenger operations. in 2021, Magnifica will be drydocked for a USD 140 million reconstruction and refurbishment project that includes stretching the vessel by 23 m, adding 215 more cabins (92 with balconies), new Aqua Park (with waterslide), redesigned kids playground, 2 new restaurants, larger shopping complex, new maritime technologies. 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. 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. Among the new cabins are two larger Owner Suites. Renovated Celebrity ships have "The Retreat" (adults-only sundeck) with full-size swimming pool, Jacuzzi whirlpool, private cabanas, padded loungers, poolside bar service (food and drinks). The ship will also get a new wellness area with gym, lounge and treatment rooms; an Expedition Launch (the tender area) and a Science Centre will be added, and the outdoor hot tubs will be. The 2,200-guest Carnival Miracle recently completed a dry dock where Carnival's new red, white, and blue livery was added to the hull.The vessel features venues including BlueIguana Cantina, Guy . RCI ships usually enter drydocks in up to 5-year periods. This is an 'unusually large number,' CFO David Bernstein said, adding that in the range of 550 days was probably the previous high. Star Plus was partially financed through the Export Credit facility guaranteed by SACE Italy (financial and insurance products and services). 2020 drydock (USD 30 million) - technical maintenance works, regular maintenance (all staterooms and public spaces), new carpeting, upholstery. CarnivalShips480 327 March 6, 2022 United States #8 Posted July 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Old Fart Cruisers said: We will be on the same cruise. During drydocks in the period 2019-2024, MSC will install a fleetwide ZOE - in-cabin digital assistant developed by Samsung. Below is the official restart dates for the Behind the Fun tours on Carnival cruise ships: Carnival Panorama - March 6. new storage space for zodiacs (large-capacity inflatable motorboats) and a lifting crane for their deployment. In the second quarter, the number goes to 399 days, versus 184 in Q2 2019. 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. Pepper robots are mobile and communicate in 3 languages (English, German, Italian). Carnival Celebration March 6. ZOE is a voice-enabled artificial intelligence device available in all passenger staterooms. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. to folks in their. On the ships Amsterdam, Noordam and Zaandam, the old Crow's Nest (top-deck panoramic bar lounge) were replaced by EXC (Explorations Central). Carnival Dream is one of three ships undergoing Fun Ship 2.0 this year, see the renovation schedule here. 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. RCI drydocks are usually conducted at the shipyards in Freeport (Grand Bahama), Singapore, and Cadiz (Navantia's shipyard in Puerto Real). The 60-day project (at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz Spain) was budgeted ~USD 200 million. Riviera (Nov-Dec 2022) and Marina (Oct-Nov 2023), 2020 - general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades, general maintenance works (technical checks and updates), class inspections, interior upgrades. 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 new year is off to a strong start with many ships currently undergoing all kinds of work at drydocks globally. The Star Plus project increased Windstar fleet's capacity by 24%. Mar 2, 2023. new category cabin (Club-Class Mini-Suite) offers VIP amenities and reserved dining area. ZOE speaks 7 languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations-bookings. Carnival Dream entered dry dock recently to receive some major enhancements and new additions. Carnival Celebration Year Built: 2022 Capacity: 5,200 guests Status: Under construction Location: Turku, Finland The Carnival Celebration is currently being built in Turku, Finland. In the SPA is added expanded SEA Thermal Suite. The next YouTube video shows the timelapse of the MS Braemar ship's drydock extension at the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg Germany. 2022. Vitality Spa and Fitness Center (wellness complex on Deck 12) enhanced, enlarged and relocated (from forward to aft), new exclusive lounges - Suite Lounge andDiamond Lounge, new cabins (25 oceanview, 23 interior), new forward spa cabins, cabin categories changes, new flat TVs in all cabins, theater renamed "La Scala" (DreamWorks Experience added), Photo Gallery renamed "Focus", size reduced, Vault disco replaced by "Giovanni's Table", Inside cabins converted to Virtual Balcony, Portofino restaurant replaced with "Chops Grille", Island Grill Bar and Florist Shop removed, In-line Skating Track replaced with FlowRider, Cloud Nine and Seven Hearts rooms replaced with Izumi, 19th Hole lounge replaced with Diamond Club, Digital signage (touch-screen way finders) installed.