Carnival Paradise drydock?

[Oletruckdude]

8 hours ago, zephyrhillscruisers said:

We board Monday, October 30th. Will let you know.

Looking forward it!

Thank you!

Have an excellent time! 

[simplelife]

On 10/9/2023 at 6:58 PM, mz-s said:

On my last cruise I saw cruisers using the library for studying (I assume they were doing remote learning from the ship).

I am sad to see the libraries go. I read that the supposed reason is that people just aren't using them much, the real reason was revealed later in the article - they want to replace libraries with revenue-producing spaces.

[mz-s]

9 hours ago, simplelife said:

I am sad to see the libraries go. I read that the supposed reason is that people just aren't using them much, the real reason was revealed later in the article - they want to replace libraries with revenue-producing spaces.

 

Well it is true the libraries aren't used that much. But they are used. The trouble is like you said, they don't generate revenue.

[LauraLeeW]

On 10/23/2023 at 4:07 PM, zephyrhillscruisers said:

We board Monday, October 30th. Will let you know.

Thank you. We have a cruise booked in January 2024. Looking forward to hearing about the updates.

[tybrkr17]

According to Carnival's website:

 

Completed during dry dock: 10/08/23 - 10/29/23

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Deck 7: Installed Carnival Adventure Store 
• Deck 9: Bonsai Sushi Express replaced Sushi at Sea
• Deck 9: JavaBlue Cafe replaced Cafe Ile de France
• Deck 9: 1 large hot tub spa replaced 2 hot tub spas in Serenity; additional shaded area added
• Deck 12: Spa Carnival branded as Cloud 9 Spa; 2 saunas converted to 1 sauna; 2 steam rooms converted to 1 steam room
• ADA enhancements throughout the ship

Edited October 30, 2023 by tybrkr17

[mz-s]

4 minutes ago, tybrkr17 said:

According to Carnival's website:

 

Completed during dry dock: 10/08/23 - 10/29/23

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Deck 7: Installed Carnival Adventure Store 
• Deck 9: Bonsai Sushi Express replaced Sushi at Sea
• Deck 9: JavaBlue Cafe replaced Cafe Ile de France
• Deck 9: 1 large hot tub spa replaced 2 hot tub spas in Serenity; additional shaded area added
• Deck 12: Spa Carnival branded as Cloud 9 Spa; 2 saunas converted to 1 sauna; 2 steam rooms converged to 1 steam room
• ADA enhancements throughout the ship

 

Thankfully, it doesn't seem like they removed the library as some guessed.

 

I wouldn't have been surprised to see the Library to for a dedicated steakhouse/chef's table venue. They have to get as much revenue out of these smaller ships as they can, especially Paradise and Elation - since they have so few balconies and suites. That is the only way to make them viable in today's market.

[tybrkr17]

6 minutes ago, mz-s said:

 

Thankfully, it doesn't seem like they removed the library as some guessed.

 

I wouldn't have been surprised to see the Library to for a dedicated steakhouse/chef's table venue. They have to get as much revenue out of these smaller ships as they can, especially Paradise and Elation - since they have so few balconies and suites. That is the only way to make them viable in today's market.

 

Agreed! It does look like they upgraded a few places that generate revenue (Spa, Cafe, Sushi Express, etc) so that helps a bit and added a Carnival Adventure Store.

 

I am surprised they didn't add more cabins towards the back on Deck 9 like they did the Elation. Maybe they didn't have enough time to prepare the new staterooms? Though that would be a good place to add another up charge food place like a steakhouse in the future if they do not add more cabins. 

[mz-s]

3 hours ago, tybrkr17 said:

 

Agreed! It does look like they upgraded a few places that generate revenue (Spa, Cafe, Sushi Express, etc) so that helps a bit and added a Carnival Adventure Store.

 

I am surprised they didn't add more cabins towards the back on Deck 9 like they did the Elation. Maybe they didn't have enough time to prepare the new staterooms? Though that would be a good place to add another up charge food place like a steakhouse in the future if they do not add more cabins. 

 

That's an interesting idea, to add a specialty dining "neighborhood" in the rear lounge area. It seems like they could easily fit a steakhouse and at least one other specialty dining venue in that area.

[simplelife]

3 hours ago, tybrkr17 said:

According to Carnival's website:

 

Completed during dry dock: 10/08/23 - 10/29/23

• Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements
• Deck 7: Installed Carnival Adventure Store 
• Deck 9: Bonsai Sushi Express replaced Sushi at Sea
• Deck 9: JavaBlue Cafe replaced Cafe Ile de France
• Deck 9: 1 large hot tub spa replaced 2 hot tub spas in Serenity; additional shaded area added
• Deck 12: Spa Carnival branded as Cloud 9 Spa; 2 saunas converted to 1 sauna; 2 steam rooms converted to 1 steam room
• ADA enhancements throughout the ship

Glad they've added more shade to Serenity,

[simplelife]

3 hours ago, mz-s said:

 

Thankfully, it doesn't seem like they removed the library as some guessed.

 

I wouldn't have been surprised to see the Library to for a dedicated steakhouse/chef's table venue. They have to get as much revenue out of these smaller ships as they can, especially Paradise and Elation - since they have so few balconies and suites. That is the only way to make them viable in today's market.

The last couple of times we cruised the library was being used as a flex space - Chef's table was held there on one cruise and there were some private events. Maybe they plan to use it that way on Paradise,  We will be sailing her in January,  so we will see

Edited October 31, 2023 by simplelife

[mz-s]

10 hours ago, simplelife said:

The last couple of times we cruised the library was being used as a flex space - Chef's table was held there on one cruise and there were some private events. Maybe they plan to use it that way on Paradise,  We will be sailing her in January,  so we will see

 

Yes I remember having Chef's Table in the Library on Ecstasy several years ago. I just sort of expected them to convert the library to a more consistent revenue generator. Maybe a small casino annex or a small steakhouse or something. In any event, I'm glad it's staying as a Library for now.

[dheat789]

We board the 26th of this month, really anxious to hear about how the ship looked post drydock.