Invasion of carnivalscurrently out of service for a routine dry dock, has received the new red, white and blue hull colors that are being rolled out across the fleet.
In a few days, the ship will return to guest operation, all designed for guests to enjoy.
New colors Hull in Invasion of carnivals
110,000-ton gross Invasion of carnivals is looking vibrant in her new hull colour, the pleasing red, white and blue first introduced with the fleet’s new ship, Mardi Grasin 2021.
Over the past 16 months, the new design has been added to more ships as they undergo scheduled dry dock maintenance. To date, just over half of the fleet now has the new livery.
The new type, intended to recall the graceful waves of the ocean as well as the iconic red-white-blue carnival colors, is a rich blue hull filled with a thin line of red, with a thin line of white that separates the two highlighted colors.
The coloring starts high up on the bow of each ship, but extends towards the waterline as it stretches aft. The ship’s name is painted in white on the bow, within the blue.
Regular painting of the hull of a cruise ship is essential for proper maintenance. Repainting a boat provides better protection from seawater corrosion, as well as lowers drag as the boat moves through the water, thereby improving fuel efficiency and reducing engine wear.
In addition to repainting the Fun Ships as they enter dry dock, new ships are debuting new colors. of newly renamed Bright carnivalwhich is nearing its entry into the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, has also received new colors on its hull as well as its classic funnel, and future Carnival celebration will have her bold body when she debuts in November.
Why do ships have special hulls?
Having unique hull colors or designs can help cruise ships be identifiable from a distance and serve as distinctive branding for a cruise line.
Carnival Cruise Line has used the easily recognizable split “whale tale” fuselage as its signature look since that unique piece was first installed on the former carnival ship Tropical in 1982. Tropical was the first cruise ship ever built for Carnival Cruise Line, and every ship since has the same Joe Farcus hull design.
Now the new color for Carnival Cruise Line adds even more distinction to each ship, from the trio of colors to the graceful flight that gives the ship the illusion of speed and movement.
Many cruise lines rely on hull coloring as part of their identity. Norwegian Cruise Line’s ships feature some of the most elaborate hull designs of any cruise ship, with their custom and themed works by names such as Peter Max, David “Lebo” Le Batard, Guy Harvey and Robert Wyland.
Other cruise lines have more coordinated designs, such as the British flag motif of the British cruise line P&O Cruises, the classic dark nautical hulls of the Cunard Line, the personalized “mermaids” of Virgin Voyagesor Princess Cruises’ iconic Princess Seawitch.
Invasion of carnivals Dry Dock Update
Invasion of carnivals received more than just a new hull paint during the ship’s dry dock. The ship has also had routine hotel maintenance, which usually includes updating linens or cabin equipment as needed.
Throughout the ship’s public areas, updates have also been made to wall coverings, carpeting, floor tiles, lighting and paint as needed. Other updates may have been made in different locations as well.
The ship’s last dry dock was in 2017 and included only minor updates, but since the ship was out of service during the pandemic, there may not be as much wear and tear on public areas and stateroom materials as expected at this time.
Invasion of carnivals has been in dock since early September and will return to service on Monday, October 10, welcoming up to 2,980 guests double occupancy, and up to 3,966 passengers if fully booked with every berth filled .
The first sailing for the ship will be a 4-night Western Caribbean round-trip sailing from Miami, visiting Key West and Cozumel. The ship will remain homeported in Miami, offering 3-4 night cruises to the Bahamas and western Caribbean.
