CCL Tropicale

The 1981-built Ocean Dream cruise ship (formerly Carnival Tropicale, Costa Tropicale, Pacific Star) began her Caribbean service on January 16, 1982, with 7-day roundtrips from Tampa, Florida as Carnival Cruise Lines' first newbuild ship — "MS Tropicale." On April 25, 2017, the ship was anchored off Alang, India, for potential dismantling, but Peace Boat continued her bareboat charter.

In early 2020, Pullmantur Zenith was added to the Peace Boat fleet. In mid-September, Japan Grace (Peace Boat's operator) announced the charter of a larger ship — Sun Princess (renamed "Pacific World", with a maximum passenger capacity of 2,419) — to replace both Ocean Dream and Zenith. Pacific World began operations in Q2 2021.

The 1,422-passenger Ocean Dream was transferred to Costa Cruises in 2001 and renamed "Costa Tropicale." She was retired in 2005 and later resumed service for P&O Cruises Australia as "Pacific Star." In 2008, P&O Australia sold the vessel to Pullmantur (a Royal Caribbean subsidiary). After a major drydock refurbishment, she reentered service as "Ocean Dream" under charter for Peace Boat, a global NGO.

Peace Boat is a Japan-based global non-governmental organization promoting peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability. The Ocean Dream was operated under a bareboat charter agreement, meaning the vessel was hired without crew or provisions.

While in service with Peace Boat, Ocean Dream (IMO number 7915096) was Panama-flagged (MMSI 373297000) and registered in Colon. AIS data from 2020 indicated she was docked at Port Hiroshima between July 7 and October 19, with the final transmission recorded on November 24 at anchorage off Bayside Beach Saka (Mizushiri).

In September 2020, Peace Boat announced it would end both charter agreements (Ocean Dream and Pullmantur Zenith) and instead operate the newly chartered Pacific World (ex-Sun Princess), set to begin voyages in Q1 2021. In October 2020, Carnival Corporation sold the 40-year-old Ocean Dream for scrap. On January 1, 2021, the vessel was beached at India’s Alang Ship Breaking Yard and subsequently scrapped. Her final drydock was in 2017.

Other former Carnival ships that were scrapped over the years include Carnivale (950 berths), Festivale (1,146 berths), and Mardi Gras (906 berths). The 1,022-berth Tropicale was designed similarly to SS Mardi Gras, with decks named (top to bottom) Promenade, Empress, Upper, Main, and Riviera.

Cruise itinerary program

Peace Boat's Ocean Dream itinerary program was centered on around-the-world cruises departing roundtrip from Port Yokohama, Japan.

Cabins and shipboard amenities

The ship had 11 decks, including 8 accessible to passengers and 6 with cabins.

Out of 511 total staterooms, 314 were outside cabins with ocean views (via portholes or windows). All accommodations were air-conditioned and featured walk-in closets and en-suite bathrooms. Master Suites were larger and included whirlpool spa baths and private balconies.

Main meals were served at two onboard restaurants offering Japanese and international cuisine specialties.

The ship’s public spaces were adapted for Peace Boat’s educational programs and included classrooms, workshops, rehearsal rooms, and lecture halls. Students in "Global University," "Global English/Espanol Training," and "International Student & Study Abroad" programs used these venues for onboard presentations. The Peace Boat Center (P-Cen) served as an office for staff and participants to create posters, edit videos, coordinate events, and publish a daily newspaper.

Leisure and wellness amenities included a gym, sports deck, book corner, jacuzzis, swimming pools, coffee shops, bars, and a sun deck for relaxation.

Maintaining Carnival’s original design, Costa Tropicale had 7 passenger-accessible decks (out of 11). The transformation from Carnival Tropicale to Costa Tropicale was completed during a 2001 drydock refurbishment project costing USD 25 million at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The ship’s maximum passenger capacity was increased to 1,412 (with double occupancy at 1,022/lower berths).

Costa Tropicale (Ocean Dream) deck plans show 11 total decks, with 8 accessible to guests and 5 containing cabins.

Signature amenities included a windowless main dining room (MDR), 2-deck-high Atrium, Lobby Hall (Reception and Shore Excursions desks), The Mall (shops), Beauty Salon, Tropicana Cabaret (theater lounge), children’s sundeck with paddling pool, Kids' Room, Promenade Deck, Photo Gallery and Shop, Internet Coffee Lounge, Cigar Bar, Miami Ballroom (dance lounge), Library, Habana Casino (gaming lounge), Casablanca Great Bar (disco), Duke Bar (Duke Ellington-themed with grand piano), Bahia Club (bar lounge and Churrascaria/Brazilian steakhouse), Nautica Spa & Fitness (gym, sauna, treatment rooms), Giada Great Buffet (Lido restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating), two whirlpools, three swimming pools, teak sundecks with loungers and poolside bars, and a Sports Deck (with court and jogging track).