Carnival Ships by Age [Infographic] from Newest to Oldest

When was the Carnival Jubilee built? The Carnival Jubilee was built in 2023. She is among Carnival's XL Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Jubilee dry dock? The Carnival Jubilee last experienced a dry dock in . For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Jubilee Gras was built in 2023 and has no current plans for a ship renovation.

When was the Carnival Celebration built? The Carnival Celebration was built in 2022. She is among Carnival's XL Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Celebration dry dock? The Carnival Celebration last experienced a dry dock in NA. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Celebration has not yet been refurbished. It does not require a dry dock as it's one of Carnival's newest ships. She should still have that “new ship smell.”

When was the Carnival Firenze built? The Carnival Firenze was built in 2020. She is among Carnival's Vista Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Firenze dry dock? The Carnival Firenze last experienced a dry dock in . For renovation details, please see below.

When was the Carnival Mardi Gras built? The Carnival Mardi Gras was built in 2020. She is among Carnival's XL Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Mardi Gras dry dock? The Carnival Mardi Gras last experienced a dry dock in NA. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Mardi Gras has not yet been refurbished. It does not require a dry dock as it's one of Carnival's newest ships. She should still have that “new ship smell.”

When was the Carnival Venezia built? The Carnival Venezia was built in 2019. She is among Carnival's Vista Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Venezia dry dock? The Carnival Venezia last experienced a dry dock in 2023. For renovation details, please see below.

When was the Carnival Panorama built? The Carnival Panorama was built in 2019. She is among Carnival's Vista Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Panorama dry dock? The Carnival Panorama last experienced a dry dock in NA. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Panorama was the cruise line’s only new ship to launch in 2019. It entered service late in the year on December 11, 2019. It should still have that "new ship smell." Carnival Panorama has not yet been refurbished. No dry dock is currently necessary.

When was the Carnival Horizon built? The Carnival Horizon was built in 2018. She is among Carnival's Vista Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Horizon dry dock? The Carnival Horizon last experienced a dry dock in NA. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Horizon has not been refurbished. The ship is not in need of dry dock, as it's one of the newest in Carnival's fleet. The Horizon was constructed in 2018.

When was the Carnival Vista built? The Carnival Vista was built in 2016. She is among Carnival's Vista Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Vista dry dock? The Carnival Vista last experienced a dry dock in NA. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Vista has not yet been refurbished. It does not require a dry dock as it's one of Carnival's newest ships. It was built and delivered in 2016.

When was the Carnival Breeze built? The Carnival Breeze was built in 2012. She is among Carnival's Dream Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Breeze dry dock? The Carnival Breeze last experienced a dry dock in 2017. For renovation details, please see below.

In April of 2017, the Carnival Breeze was refurbished. The renovations were completed in Freeport, Bahamas. During this dry dock, the ship experienced all of the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades including: Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ restaurant as well as the Alchemy Bar. Also completed were some general renovations to the rooms and public areas.

When was the Carnival Magic built? The Carnival Magic was built in 2011. She is among Carnival's Dream Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Magic dry dock? The Carnival Magic last experienced a dry dock in 2016. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Magic was refurbished In May of 2021. The dry dock was completed in Marseille, France. During this time, the Magic received mostly technical improvements but also a bit of flare as well. Most notably, the redesigned red, white and blue hull artwork. The drydock also included the expansion of the casino and upgrade to WaterWorks and the ship's pools. Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Magic was refurbished in February, 2016. During this dry dock session, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, and The Punchliner Comedy Club.

When was the Carnival Dream built? The Carnival Dream was built in 2009. She is among Carnival's Dream Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Dream dry dock? The Carnival Dream last experienced a dry dock in 2017. For renovation details, please see below.

In 2017, the Carnival Dream was refurbished and received a significant upgrade. During the dry dock, many new venues and features were added. Some of these improvements include Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Bonsai Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano and Guy’s Pig and Anchor BBQ.

When was the Carnival Luminosa built? The Carnival Luminosa was built in 2009. She is among Carnival's Spirit Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Luminosa dry dock? The Carnival Luminosa last experienced a dry dock in 2022. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Luminosa will undergo a modest refurbishment in late 2022.

When was the Carnival Splendor built? The Carnival Splendor was built in 2008. She is among Carnival's Splendor Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Splendor dry dock? The Carnival Splendor last experienced a dry dock in 2019. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Splendor was refurbished In November of 2019. The dry dock was completed in Singapore and cost $60 million. During this time, the Splendor experienced a FunShip 2.0 renovation complete with Serenity Retreat, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub, Guy's Burger Joint and an overhaul of the waterpark, including a free-fall water slide. The ship was refurbished in preparation for the Australian market.

When was the Carnival Freedom built? The Carnival Freedom was built in 2007. She is among Carnival's Conquest Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Freedom dry dock? The Carnival Freedom last experienced a dry dock in 2019. For renovation details, please see below.

In 2019, the Carnival Freedom was fully renovated with FunShip 2.0 upgrades. It now includes Cherry on Top, Bonsai Sushi, mini golf, and a new waterpark featuring, Waterworks.

When was the Carnival Liberty built? The Carnival Liberty was built in 2005. She is among Carnival's Conquest Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Liberty dry dock? The Carnival Liberty last experienced a dry dock in 2016. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Liberty's most recent dry dock was in October of 2021. The ship was refurbished in Cadiz, Spain. The most notable improvement was an upgrade to the new hull design previously seen with the Mardi Gras. The hull now boasts the red, white and blue trademarked design. Other improvements during this renovation were routine and technical in nature. Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Liberty was refurbished in December, 2016. During this drydock session, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy's Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, EA Sports Bar, RedFrog Pub, Blue Iguana, Alchemy, and Library Bars.

When was the Carnival Miracle built? The Carnival Miracle was built in 2004. She is among Carnival's Spirit Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Miracle dry dock? The Carnival Miracle last experienced a dry dock in 2020. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Miracle's most recent dry dock was in February of 2020. The ship was refurbished in Freeport, Bahamas. The $40 million renovation effort included a number of upgrades. Some FunShip additions include Guy's Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, WaterWorks aqua park, and Red Frog Rum Bar. During this drydock, all cabins were upgraded. Prior to the 2020 dry dock, the Carnival Miracle was refurbished in 2015. The FunShip upgrades included newly added features such as Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Skybox Sports Bar, Cherry on Top and Dr Seuss Bookville

When was the Carnival Valor built? The Carnival Valor was built in 2004. She is among Carnival's Conquest Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Valor dry dock? The Carnival Valor last experienced a dry dock in 2021. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Valor was last refurbished in 2021. The dry dock took place in Cadiz, Spain. The renovations included mostly general maintenance. Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Valor was refurbished in April, 2016. During this drydock session in Freeport, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, Skybox Sports Bar, Cherry on Top, and Camp Ocean. Additionally, the hull was coated and the Valor received shoreside power capabilities.

When was the Carnival Glory built? The Carnival Glory was built in 2003. She is among Carnival's Conquest Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Glory dry dock? The Carnival Glory last experienced a dry dock in 2021. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Glory's most recent dry dock was in July of 2021. The ship was refurbished in Marseille, France. The most notable improvement was an upgrade to the new hull design previously seen with the Mardi Gras. The hull now boasts the red, white and blue trademarked design. Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Glory was refurbished in 2017. During this drydock session, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy's Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, EA Sports Bar, RedFrog Pub, Blue Iguana, Alchemy, and Library Bars. Additionally, the Glory added the Seafood Shack.

When was the Carnival Conquest built? The Carnival Conquest was built in 2002. She is among Carnival's Conquest Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Conquest dry dock? The Carnival Conquest last experienced a dry dock in 2017. For renovation details, please see below.

In 2017, the Carnival Conquest was refurbished. During this dry dock, the ship experienced all of the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades including: Guy's Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, EA Sports Bar, RedFrog Pub, Blue Iguana, Alchemy, and Library Bars. Additionally, the Conquest added the Seafood Shack.

When was the Carnival Legend built? The Carnival Legend was built in 2002. She is among Carnival's Spirit Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Legend dry dock? The Carnival Legend last experienced a dry dock in 2018. For renovation details, please see below.

In 2018, the Carnival Legend was refurbished. During this dry dock, the ship experienced all of the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades including: Guy's Burger Joint, Punchliner Comedy Club, EA Sports Bar, RedFrog Pub, Blue Iguana, Alchemy, and Library Bars. Additionally, the Legend added the Bonsai Sushi and Cherry on Top.

When was the Carnival Pride built? The Carnival Pride was built in 2002. She is among Carnival's Spirit Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Pride dry dock? The Carnival Pride last experienced a dry dock in 2019. For renovation details, please see below.

In 2019, new features added during the Carnival Pride renovation include Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Cherry on Top, Camp Carnival and Carnival Waterworks.

When was the Carnival Spirit built? The Carnival Spirit was built in 2001. She is among Carnival's Spirit Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Spirit dry dock? The Carnival Spirit last experienced a dry dock in 2018. For renovation details, please see below.

In May of 2018, the Carnival Spirit was refurbished in Singapore. During this dry dock, the following additions and upgrades were made: The Warehouse Arcade; Soul Play Studio; Improvements to other common areas including the art studio, shops, and photo gallery; and the Fitness Center received all new equipment.

When was the Carnival Radiance built? The Carnival Radiance was built in 2000. She is among Carnival's Sunshine Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Radiance dry dock? The Carnival Radiance last experienced a dry dock in 2020. For renovation details, please see below.

In 2020, the Carnival Victory was refurbished and its name changed to the Carnival Radiance. The full dry dock upgrades cost Carnival $200 million and included all of the latest and greatest Carnival upgrade features. During the six-month dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, many renovations were applied to the Radiance. Included were the following additions and upgrades: new dining venues including Guy's Pig and Anchor BBQ Smokehouse, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, Cucina del Capitano Italian Restaurant, RedFrog Pub, Piano 88 lounge, Chef's Table VIP dining experience, Big Chicken Shaq restaurant; the dry dock included the addition of roughly 70 staterooms in varying category; WaterWorks aqua park was refurbished and AquaTunnel added along with SportSquare with ropes course; all cruise ship cabins were upgraded as well. Prior to the 2020 dry dock, the ship was refurbished In Jan of 2018 and received a FunShip 2.0 upgrade, complete with the following features: RedFrog Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Alchemy Bar, DJ IRIE, Punchliner's Comedy Club, Hasbro Game, EA Sports Bar, Library Bar, Taste Bar, & Carnival Steakhouse. Additionally, the following was added to the Radiance Bonsai Sushi; Cherry On Top; Seafood Shack.

When was the Carnival Sunrise built? The Carnival Sunrise was built in 1999. She is among Carnival's Sunshine Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Sunrise dry dock? The Carnival Sunrise last experienced a dry dock in 2019. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Sunrise was refurbished In March of 2019. The ship received a complete overhaul. So drastically were the updates, that the ship even changed its name on the other side. Prior to being named the "Carnival Sunrise," she was called the "Carnival Triumph." During this significant dry dock, the newly-named Sunrise received all of the FunShip 2.0 upgrades, including the folloowing: RedFrog Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Alchemy Bar, DJ IRIE, Punchliner's Comedy Club, Hasbro Game, EA Sports Bar, Library Bar, Taste Bar, & Carnival Steakhouse. Additionally, the following was added to the Sunrise Seafood Shack.

When was the Carnival Paradise built? The Carnival Paradise was built in 1998. She is among Carnival's Fantasy Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Paradise dry dock? The Carnival Paradise last experienced a dry dock in 2018. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Paradise was refurbished In October of 2021. The dry dock was completed in Cadiz, Spain. During this time, the Paradise received mostly technical improvements and general maintenance Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Paradise was refurbished in March, 2018. The ship was refurbished in Freeport, Bahamas. During this dry dock session, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Waterworks, and Cherry On Top Ice Cream Shop. Improvements were made to all cruise cabins during this retrofit.

When was the Carnival Elation built? The Carnival Elation was built in 1998. She is among Carnival's Fantasy Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Elation dry dock? The Carnival Elation last experienced a dry dock in 2020. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Elation's most recent dry dock was in March of 2020. The ship was refurbished in Freeport, Bahamas. The most notable improvement was the addition of 30 new staterooms. Prior to the 2020 dry dock, the Carnival Elation was refurbished in September, 2017. During this drydock session in Freeport, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Red Frog Rum Bar, Carnival Waterworks and Camp Ocean.

When was the Carnival Sunshine built? The Carnival Sunshine was built in 1996. She is among Carnival's Sunshine Class of ships.

When was the last Carnival Sunshine dry dock? The Carnival Sunshine last experienced a dry dock in 2021. For renovation details, please see below.

The Carnival Destiny's last refurbishment was in November, 2021. The dry dock took place in Cadiz, Spain. The renovations included mostly routine and technical improvements. Prior to the 2021 drydock, the Carnival Destiny experienced routine maintenance in October, 2018. This took place in Freeport Bahamas. In 2013, the Carnival Destiny was refurbished in a significant way. Enough so, that the ship was renamed to "Carnival Destiny" on the other side of this refurbishment. Prior to that, it was the "Carnival Sunshine." Newly added features included: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Bonsai Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano, Havana Bar, Ji Ji Kitchen, JavaBlue Cafe, Shake Spot and SeaDogs. The full renovation cost Carnival $155 Million.