Transforming A Cruise Ship In Dry Dock Is An Epic Undertaking!

Yes, it's true. In just a few short weeks, a single ship can be completely reborn. Some major dry docks require more than 2,000 workers to complete. Work can include blasting and repainting the entire hull which can take over 60,000 liters of marine paint. That is enough to repaint the outside of nearly 1,000 modest homes. They may replace over 15,000 square meters of carpet and upholstery, enough to redo 250 modest homes. Updating or rebuilding hundreds of staterooms, installing brand-new restaurants, bars, theaters, water parks, and spas — all while performing critical safety and technical work that keeps the ship seaworthy for the next five years. Major dry docks can easily cost $150–300 million. When the ship returns to service, guests often say it feels like stepping onto an entirely new vessel. It may be worth it to plan your next cruise on a ship that has just gone through a recent dry dock.