Tag: Ship Revitalizations

Carnival Fascination Getting Massive Makeover

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Carnival Fascination

The Carnival Fascination, one of Carnival Cruise Line’s popular Fantasy-Class ships will undergo a multi-million-dollar dry dock to add the line’s newest food and beverage venues. The new spaces include Guy’s Burger Joint, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina Mexican eatery, Cherry on Top sweets shop, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and a Bonsai Sushi Express venue. The two-week dry dock will take place Feb. 4-17, 2018, in Freeport, The Bahamas, prior to the ship resuming its year-round schedule of seven-day southern Caribbean cruises from…

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Celebrity Cruises Plans $400 Million Fleetwide Modernization

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Celebrity Revolution

Celebrity Cruises has announced plans to conduct a makeover of every ship in their fleet between 2019 and 2023. The ambitious revitalization project called Celebrity Revolution was inspired by the design and feature elements found on Celebrity Edge and will encompass several areas on each vessel. In keeping with Celebrity Cruises New Modern Design Luxury Design, enhancements planned for accommodations include: New Reimagined AquaClass Staterooms, New Renovated Ocean View Staterooms, New redesigned Inside Staterooms, New Improved Signature Staterooms and a New Reconceived Reflection Suite. The new staterooms are thoughtfully reconfigured…

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Carnival Elation Cruise Ship Receiving Major Renovations

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Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Elation

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Elation is in the midst of an extensive renovation adding many new features, accommodations and dining options. The Carnival Elation Renovation new features will include: Guy’s Burger Joint: Free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries enjoyed amidst a décor that celebrates the chef’s California roots and love of car culture. RedFrog Rum Bar: Poolside watering hole offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnival’s own private label…

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Major Independence of the Seas Revitalization in 2018

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In April 2018, Independence of the Seas will undergo a multi-million refurbishment bringing new features, activities, dining and even new staterooms. While Independence of the Seas will be receiving many of the same upgrades her sister Freedom-Class ships Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas received in recent dry docks, there are other new features inspired from other ships in the fleet. Independence of the Seas Revitalization Here’s what we know is coming so far. Escape Room – Sometimes when you’re on vacation, you can feel your mind…

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Azamara Expands Fleet with Ship Purchase from P&O

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Azamara Club Cruises will be adding a third ship to their fleet of small, intimate ships. The new arrival will be named Azamara Pursuit, and will be purchased from P&O Cruises (currently sailing as Adonia). Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises said: Video introduction of Azamara Pursuit from Azamara Club Cruises President The new addition, the Azamara Pursuit, is comparable in size to the Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. As such, it will also allow visits to unique ports that larger ships are unable to reach. Together,…

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