Carnival’s Cruise Ship Dry Dock Schedule 2026-2029

Every few years, Carnival Cruise Line sends its cruise ships to dry dock for routine maintenance and to add new features to the vessels. On average, older ships are sent to dry dock every three years, with newer vessels going once every five years.

When cruise ships go into dry dock, they not only receive routine maintenance to keep the ships running in top shape, but also get cosmetic changes like new carpet, lighting, wall coverings, tile work, more power outlets in cabins, etc.

New restaurants and features are often added, especially to older ships that have more limited options for dining. Carnival has also been adding non-smoking casinos and their Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge to ships that do not have them.

Here is Carnival Cruise Line’s current upgrade/dry dock schedule through the spring of 2029. Carnival currently has 19 cruise ships scheduled to head to the shipyard over the next 30 months.

All dates were verified with Carnival Cruise Line through GoCCL as of early August 2026 but are subject to change.

• Carnival Freedom – September 1, 2026 – October 8, 2026
• Carnival Radiance – September 12, 2026 – October 2, 2026
• Carnival Luminosa – October 23, 2026 – November 12, 2026, and April 20, 2028 – May 27, 2028
• Carnival Glory – January 4-20, 2027
• Carnival Sunrise – January 9-26, 2027
• Carnival Adventure – February 10-26, 2027
• Carnival Paradise – February 18, 2027 – March 5, 2027
• Carnival Breeze – February 26, 2027 – March 16, 2027
• Carnival Celebration – April 4-23, 2027
• Carnival Horizon – April 24, 2027 – May 12, 2027
• Carnival Sunshine – October 30, 2027 – November 14, 2027
• Carnival Conquest – January 1, 2028 -February 1, 2028
• Carnival Elation – January 17-31, 2028
• Carnival Spirit – January 29, 2028 – February 11, 2028
• Carnival Venezia – April 1-24, 2028
• Carnival Splendor – August 16-30, 2028
• Carnival Jubilee – October 7-27, 2028
• Carnival Vista – January 7-30, 2029
• Carnival Firenze – February 1, 2029 – March 1, 2029
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Carnival Cruise ships listed in alphabetical order with no dry docks/upgrades scheduled and the last time they were in dry dock:

• Carnival Dream – March 2026
• Carnival Encounter – February/March 2026
• Carnival Legend – April-May 2026
• Carnival Liberty – May-July 2025
• Carnival Magic – April-May 2026
• Carnival Miracle – March-May 2025
• Carnival Panorama – September/October 2024
• Carnival Pride – March/April 2026
• Carnival Valor – May/June 2025
• Mardi Gras – September/October 2025

Note: This article was updated on August 4, 2028. Cruise Fever will continue to update it several times a year to reflect new dry dock dates for Carnival cruise ships.