Carnival Dream cabins and suites

Carnival Dream staterooms review, floor plans, photos

Rating:

Carnival Dream cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations, including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Carnival Cruise Line en-suite amenities and services.

The Carnival Dream cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Grand Suite

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Grand Suite  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:12
Cabin size:345 ft2 / 32 m2
Balcony size:85 ft2 / 8 m2
Location (on decks):midship on deck 7-Empress
Type (categories):(GS) Grand Suite

Ocean Suite

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Ocean Suite  floor plan
Max passengers:4 (OS), 3 (JS), 2 (SS)
Staterooms number:42
Cabin size:275 ft2 / 26 m2
Balcony size:65 ft2 / 6 m2
Location (on decks):7-Empress (OS), 9-Vista (JS), 11-Panorama (SS)
Type (categories):(ST-Guaranteed, OS) Ocean Suite, (SS) Cloud 9 Spa Suite, (JS) Junior Suite

Aft Extended Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Aft Extended Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:3
Staterooms number:26
Cabin size:185 ft2 / 17 m2
Balcony size:60-75 ft2 / 6-7 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 6-Upper, 7-Empress, 8-Verandah, 9-Vista
Type (categories):(8N, 8M) Aft-Facing Extended Balcony cabin

Premium Vista Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Premium Vista Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:8
Cabin size:185 ft2 / 17 m2
Balcony size:75 ft2 / 7 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 6-Upper, 7-Empress, 8-Verandah, 9-Vista
Type (categories):(9C-Vista) Premium Balcony cabin

Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:713
Cabin size:185 ft2 / 17 m2
Balcony size:35 ft2 / 3 m2
Location (on decks):6-Upper, 7-Empress, 8-Verandah, 9-Vista, 10-Lido, 11-Panorama (8P), 12-Spa (8S)
Type (categories):(BL-Guaranteed, 8G, 8F, 8E, 8D, 8C, 8B, 8A) Standard Balcony, (8P, 8S) Cloud 9 Spa Balcony staterooms

Cove Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Cove Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:110
Cabin size:185 ft2 / 17 m2
Balcony size:45 ft2 / 4 m2
Location (on decks):2-Main
Type (categories):(7C) Cove Balcony cabin

Deluxe Oceanview Family Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Deluxe Oceanview Family Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:5
Staterooms number:193
Cabin size:220 ft2 / 20 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):1-Riviera, 2-Main
Type (categories):(6L, 6M, 6N) Deluxe Oceanview cabins for families with kids

Oceanview Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Oceanview Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:28
Cabin size:220 ft2 / 20 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):1-Riviera, 2-Main; 11-Panorama (6S)
Type (categories):(OV-Guaranteed, 6A, 6S-Cloud 9 Spa) Oceanview / Outside cabins

Porthole Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Porthole Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:6
Cabin size:170 ft2 / 16 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):1-Riviera, 2-Main
Type (categories):(PT) Porthole Window Cabin

Interior Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Interior Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:2 (4A), 4
Staterooms number:684 (including 23x 4J)
Cabin size:170-185 ft2 / 16-17 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):1-Riviera, 2-Main, 6-Upper, 7-Empress, 8-Verandah, 9-Vista, 10-Lido, 11-Panorama (4S)
Type (categories):(4S) Cloud 9 Spa Interior, (IN-IS-Guaranteed, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J-Window Obstructed) Interior / Inside cabins

Small Interior Single Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Small Interior Single Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:2
Staterooms number:29
Cabin size:160 ft2 / 15 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):1-Riviera, 2-Main, 6-Upper, 8-Verandah, 9-Vista, 11-Panorama
Type (categories):(1A "Lower and Upper") Small Interior / Inside Single cabin with Single-Twin Bed and either Pullman Bed or Sofa Bed

Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms

Layout (floor plan)

Carnival Dream Cloud 9 Spa Staterooms  floor plan
Max passengers:3 (SS), 4 (4S, 6S, 8P, 8S)
Staterooms number:61 (20 Inside, 4 Outside, 35 Balcony, 4 Suite)
Cabin size:4S-8P-8S (185 ft2 / 17 m2), 6S (185-230 ft2 / 17-21 m2), SS (275 ft2 / 26 m2)
Balcony size:8P-8S (35 ft2 / 3 m2), SS (65 ft2 / 6 m2)
Location (on decks):11-Panorama (SS, 8P, 6S, 4S), 12-Spa (8S)
Type (categories):(SS) Spa Suite, (8P-8S) Spa Balcony, (6S-Obstructed "Walkway View") Spa Oceanview, (4S) Spa Interior / "Cloud 9 Spa" staterooms

Carnival Dream cabins review

The Carnival cruise ship Dream has a total of 35 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) and 61 Cloud 9 Spa cabins (of them 20 Inside, 4 Oceanview, 35 Balcony, 4 Suite). The number of all cabin categories is 34.

Connecting rooms ("family cabins") are located on decks 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. The list of connecting cabins grades includes 2 beds (4E, 8P), 3 beds (PT, 6L), 3 beds (6A), 2-3 beds (8B, 8E, 8D), 2-4 beds (8A, 8F), and 2-3-4 beds (6M, 7C). Handicap staterooms (35 total) are in categories OS-Ocean Suie (1), Balcony (2), Oceanview (13), Interior (15) and Small Interior (4).

Follows the review of Carnival Dream staterooms as amenities, furniture, and complimentary services:

Carnival Dream Suites (Grand, Ocean, Cloud 9 Spa) have 2 twin beds (convertible to king), dressing area (walk-in closet, vanity table, chair), private bathroom (WC, shower, bathtub, bidet, double sinks). Some GS-OS suites have a single/double sofa bed for 3rd/4th person. All balcony accommodations feature a private balcony with sliding glass doors (table, patio chairs, rail with clear glass panel).

All Carnival Cloud 9 Spa cabins have exclusive access to the Spa facilities on Panorama Deck 11. Their grades are Spa Suite (SS), Spa Balcony (8S, 8P), Spa Oceanview (6S) and Spa Inside (4S). Carnival Cloud 9 Spa rooms have the following complimentary amenities, services and perks (applicable for two guests per stateroom only): Thermal Suite and Thalassotherapy Pool (complimentary, unlimited access), 2 fitness classes (complimentary, Yoga or Pilates), 2 metabolism tests (complimentary), 1 Scrub Kit (complimentary, for the Thermal Suite), bathrobes, slippers, deluxe in-room bath amenities (by Elemis – shampoo, conditioner, sharp shower gel, vitamin-rich body lotion, 1 hand and 1 body soap disks), priority Spa reservations (must be made by 6 pm on embarkation day). Passengers booked in Cloud 9 Spa cabins also enjoy Spa treatment discounts while the ship is docked in ports of call – 20% off (1st), 30% off (2nd) and 40% off (3rd treatment).

Premium Vista Balcony cabins are located around the ship’s aft corners and have same suite amenities (incl a wrap-around balcony). Extended Balcony cabins are in 2 grades – 8N and 8M (both with aft ship location). These staterooms have 50% larger balconies, 3 closets (in all grades balcony rooms), full bathroom (shower). Cove Balcony cabins feature floor-ceiling window doors leading to a private cove (partially enclosed) veranda.

Oceanview cabins have a picture window and twin beds don’t convert to king when both upper beds are in use. Some have a sofa and/or upper beds (Pullman) for 3rd/4th person. Spa Oceanview rooms are with obstructed views, and some are with upper bed (Pullman) for 4th person.

Inside cabins with windows have either Porthole Window (PT, on decks 1 and 2) or Picture Window (4J, on decks 6, 7, 9 and 10-Lido). Some Porthole cabins have a sofa bed for a 3rd person, some Picture Window rooms have a sofa and/or upper bed (Pullman) for 3rd/4th person. Small Inside cabins have bunk beds (upper/lower Pullman beds), living area (vanity, chair), bathroom (shower).

All Carnival Dream staterooms offer as standard/complimentary amenities a living area (vanity, seating), smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies, bookings-reservations, Room Service ordering), direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, shower, single sink-vanity, bathrobes, bathroom amenity basket/replenished upon request), custom-made beds (Carnival Comfort Bed System), beach towels, mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, complimentary 24-hour room service. Bibles (Gideon version) are provided upon request.

The Carnival’s Sail & Sign card (cashless onboard credit account) doubles as stateroom key. The S&S credit program allows charges on purchases and tips/gratuities directly to a personal account throughout the Carnival cruise. The card has a designated owner and must be utilized for all money transactions on the ship as cash is accepted as a form of payment only at the casino. These cards are provided to all passengers (incl minors) immediately upon boarding the ship. Balance updates are provided at Guest Services desk (at any time). They can also be checked via the smart TV in each stateroom.

Depending on satellite reception (Carnival Dream location at sea), the complimentary in-cabin TV programming includes the following channels: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN (Domestic, International, Espanol), TCM (classic movies), cartoons (Boomerang, CN), TNT, TBS. There are 2 complimentary movie channels showing a film every 3 hours (both starting at 12 noon). One shows all-time favorites (PG -13 rated) and the other shows all-time family favorites (G / PG-rated). The following TV channels are Carnival-themed and also complimentary: Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live cam views (webcams positioned forward and on lido deck), Audible Funtimes, Photo, Music. Sporting events (ESPN, ESPN 2) are shown only on big screens – at the ship’s Sports Bar and Seaside Theatre (not in cabins/suites). All the TV’s connection ports are intentionally disabled, which makes it impossible to connect it with personal devices (cameras, DVDs, USBs, iPods, gaming consoles, etc).

Bathroom amenities vary each time, so it’s advisable you bring your own. Samples may include toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body lotion, razor, antiacids. There is a wall-mounted dispenser in the shower stall (for liquid soap and shampoo). Electric power outlets are located in the desk/vanity area – one 110 V outlet (3-pronged, USA grounded) and one 220 V outlet (European standard). The bathroom’s 2-pin plug can be used only for electric razors.

The new Carnival beds are Europe-manufactured exclusively for the company. The ensemble includes custom pillows (trademarked “New Generation Pillows”, 100% cotton), duvet (100% hypoallergenic, ultra-fine, satin-striped), cover, deluxe sheets (high-quality cotton), pillowcases (ultra-fine, satin-striped), 8-inch / 20 cm spring mattresses (trademarked “Carnival Comfort”). Alternative (non-allergenic) bedding is also available. It includes 100% polyester blankets, sheets and pillowcases (60/40 cotton-polyester) and New Generation Pillows (100% cotton). Note: Trundle beds don’t have Carnival Comfort mattresses.

Carnival-logoed Beach Towels are provided in each cruise accommodation for passengers to take ashore. Beach towels are also available for purchasing (at $22). Bathrobes (2) are provided in all cruise suites and also in “Cloud 9 Spa” cabins/suites. Additional bathrobes are provided upon request. For all other cruise accommodations, bathrobes are provided (upon request) during the turndown service on the first evening. Bathrobes can be purchased at $49 (adult size) and $24 (children sizes /2-4 yo and 6-8 yo).

Life jackets are used in cases of emergency only (not at the ship pools). Lifejackets are located within passenger/crew cabins (in the closet). They are available in 3 sizes - adult, child, and infant. Each of the cabins has a safe (located in the closet) with approx dimensions (inches/centimeters) – width (10/25), height (9/23) and depth (8/20). Cabin safes can be accessed by any magnetic strip card. It is advisable not to use a valid credit card (or driver’s license), but an old expired card (or some rewards card) instead. Some safes are with a keypad (personal code). Safes can be opened also by the ship’s security.

All cabin and suite mini-bars are stocked with premium liquors ($6-9,25), beer ($6,25), energy drinks ($5), soft soda/beverages ($2), bottled water ($3,75). In-cabin babysitting is not available (read more at Camp Ocean below). Cribs in cruise cabins are provided complimentary (upon request). In Main Dining Rooms are provided complimentary high chairs and booster seats.

Laundry facilities are at extra-charge – $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am – 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines are coinless (can be operated using S&S cards only). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item – wash-and-press ($2 – $7,50) and dry-cleaning ($3 – $10,50).

Smoking in cabins/suites and on their balconies is prohibited. On Carnival Dream, smoking allowed areas (cigarettes /incl electronic cigarettes) are Caliente Nightclub (disco /not allowed on the dance floor), Casino (designated areas), Casino Bar. Smoking (incl of cigars and tobacco pipes) is allowed on designated outdoor areas on Deck 5 portside (forward/midship/aft) and on Deck 11 starboard (midship/aft).

Funville@Sea is free of charge Intranet service providing information on onboard activities and events schedule, bar and restaurant menus, deck maps, Fun Times (newspaper), FunAshore (tour guides), Carnival cruise news, itinerary-related weather reports, onboard social network (tracking/messaging other passengers). The complimentary service is available via the Infotainment system (in all cabins) and also at the FunHub stations around the ship.

Current Carnival Dream gratuities (per day per person) are USD 12,95 (for standard cabin passengers) and USD 13,95 for suite passengers. The list of perks for all suites includes: priority embarkation/debarkation/tendering (all ports), priority main dining room reservations, complimentary bottled water in cabins, a complimentary bag of laundry (one per cruise), enhanced turndown service.

Since 2017, Carnival Cruise Line offers a new program allowing ship passengers to customize their steward service by choosing to have the cabin serviced in the morning, at night or both (twice a day). All guests can choose from a list of additional cabin amenities, among which are bathrobes, extra pillows, blankets, closet hangers. All guests can also specify how often the bed linens to be changed during the cruise. Your personal preferences can be selected from a services menu card left in each of the ship’s staterooms. By default, if you make no selections on the card, your room service steward will service the accommodation twice daily.

Cruise Ship Room Service

In 2016, Carnival Cruise Lines rolled out fleetwide for-fee (chargeable) room service menu, which items can be ordered 24/7. The new menu still has free of charge items – hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, Continental Breakfast selections. At extra cost (ranging between USD 1,50 and 6) are items that include shrimp, also sushi, pizza, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, chicken wings/tenders, fries. Bar drinks orders through room service are at regular bar menu prices (no extra fee added).

Complimentary room service menu

  • Continental Breakfast (upon request)
  • Sandwiches are served with potato salad, coleslaw, potato chips/pretzels, bread (white, whole wheat, rye, gluten-free). The list of sandwiches includes Tuna Salad, Roast Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese).
  • Salads – Garden, Caesar, Vegetable Platter (with dips)
  • Desserts – cheesecake, cookies, chocolate cake
  • Beverages – juices (tomato, orange, apple, grapefruit), tea (hot, iced), hot chocolate, milk, soft drinks (club soda, ginger ale, tonic water, coke, and sprite /also diet)
  • Beers – domestic (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Samuel Adams), imported (Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois), also available are beer buckets and wines by the bottle.

For-fee room service menu

The following items are available for ordering 24 hours but are at an additional charge.

  • Chicken Wings ($5) – choice of Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo Sauce, Caribbean Jerk
  • Chicken Tenders ($5) – choice of sauce (BBQ or Honey Mustard)
  • Firecracker Shrimp ($6) – fried with chili ginger, served with fries
  • Chicken Quesadilla ($5)
  • Philly Cheesesteak ($5) – served with fries
  • Pan Pizza ($5) – handmade and baked-to-order (Cheese, Pepperoni, Ham, and Pineapple)
  • French Fries ($1,50), Sweet Potato Fries ($2), Banana Split ($4).

Continental Breakfast room service menu

The following items are available for ordering free of charge.

  • Cereals and Fruits –  Banana, Melon, Frosted Flakes, Special K, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
  • Bakery –  toasts (white, wheat, gluten-free), danish pastries, muffins, croissants, bagels
  • Yogurt – plain, strawberry, peach, raspberry
  • Drinks – juices (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit), hot tea, milk (also skim and chocolate), fresh coffee (regular and decaf)
  • Half-and-half (milk-cream), butter, margarine, cream cheese, jelly (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), honey, orange marmalade.

Carnival Dream cabin and suite plans are property of Carnival Cruise Line . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.