Carnival’s Cruise Ship Dry Dock Schedule 2026-2028

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

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.

Here is Carnival Cruise Line’s current upgrade/dry dock schedule through the fall of 2028.  Carnival currently has 16 cruise ships scheduled to head to the shipyard over the next 30 months.  All dates were verified with Carnival Cruise Line as of March 2026 but are subject to change.

Carnival Magic – April 18, 2026 – May 25, 2026
Carnival Legend – April 29, 2026 – May 19, 2026
Carnival Freedom – September 1, 2026 – October 8, 2026
Carnival Radiance – September 12, 2026 – October 2, 2026
Carnival Luminosa – October 23, 2026 – November 29, 2026
Carnival Glory – January 4-19, 2027
Carnival Sunrise – January 9-26, 2027
Carnival Adventure – February 10-26, 2027
Carnival Paradise – February 12, 2027 – March 5, 2027
Carnival Breeze – February 26, 2027 – March 16, 2027
Carnival Celebration – April 5-23, 2027
Carnival Horizon – April 25, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Carnival Sunshine – October 30, 2027 – November 11, 2027
Carnival Splendor – 2028, dates TBD
Carnival Elation – January 17-31, 2028
Carnival Jubilee – October 7-28, 2028
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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 Conquest – February 2026
Carnival Dream – March 2026
Carnival Encounter – February/March 2026
Carnival Firenze – No dry dock information at this time
Carnival Liberty – May-July 2025
Carnival Miracle – March-May 2025
Carnival Panorama – September/October 2024
Carnival Pride – March/April 2026
Carnival Spirit – January/March 2025
Carnival Valor – May/June 2025
Carnival Venezia – No dry dock information at this time
Carnival Vista – January/February 2024
Mardi Gras – September/October 2025

Note: This article was updated on March 23, 2026. Cruise Fever will continue to update it several times a year to reflect new dry dock dates for Carnival cruise ships.