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Legend Dry Dock Part 1

Carnival Cruise Line Australia
Carnival Cruise Line Australia
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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 12 years ago⏱️ 3:17

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Editorial Summary

The Carnival Legend is currently undergoing a significant dry dock refurbishment to prepare for upcoming itineraries departing from Sydney. This shipwide reboot aims to tailor the vessel to the Australian market by introducing new spaces and amenities. Key additions include Bonsai Sushi, Cherry on Top, and the Red Frog Pub, alongside existing favorites like Hasbro and Playlist Productions. A major highlight of the project is the installation of Green Thunder, which is described as the fastest slide in the fleet. Boris, a senior manager of hotel refurbishment, explains that the upgrades are driven by insights from the Carnival Spirit, such as the demand for sushi, draft beer, and adventurous activities. The massive undertaking involves approximately 2,000 contractors and crew members working to complete the revamp in about two weeks. The project includes nearly 700,000 total man hours to manage everything from flooring and fixtures to the construction of a new water park. The video concludes by noting that the ship will soon receive its finishing touches before returning to open water, with more updates promised online.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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South_pacificFrom Sydney

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Creator's Key Takeaways

To prepare for her upcoming itineraries leaving out of Sydney, this ship is receiving her fun approved OA vacation.

We've added cherry on top for our young guests and a sweet lovers.

For Green Thunder alone, over 70 contractors worked 5 weeks to manufacture the Giant.

All of that was driven by Australian market and the great experiences that we have from Carnival Spirit.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Follow the cruise line online for first looks at ship upgrades.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat changes is Carnival Legend undergoing during its dry dock in Australia?

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