Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream current position
Carnival Dream current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 25.79443 N / -78.42819 W) cruising en route to STIRRUP CAY. The AIS position was reported 1 hour ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of Carnival Dream
| Year built | 2009 / Age: 11 |
| Flag state | Panama |
| Builder | Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) |
| Class | Dream |
| Building cost | USD 740 million |
| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |
| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Speed | 23 kn / 43 kph / 26 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 305 m / 1001 ft |
| Beam (width) | 37 m / 121 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 128251 gt |
| Passengers | 3626 - 4533 |
| Crew | 1369 |
| Passengers-to-space ratio | 29 |
| Decks | 14 |
| Cabins | 1813 |
| Decks with cabins | 9 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2017 |
| Sister-ships | Carnival Breeze, Carnival Magic, Costa Diadema |
| Christened by | Marcia G. Harden |
Carnival Dream Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Feb 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 |
| 2021 Feb 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 |
| 2021 Feb 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 |
| 2021 Feb 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 |
| 2021 Feb 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $299 |
| 2021 Feb 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $289 |
| 2021 Mar 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 |
| 2021 Mar 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 |
| 2021 Mar 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2021 Mar 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $639 |
| 2021 Mar 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2021 Mar 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 |
| 2021 Mar 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 |
| 2021 Apr 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 |
| 2021 Apr 08 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 |
| 2021 Apr 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 |
| 2021 Apr 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 |
| 2021 Apr 22 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 |
| 2021 Apr 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 |
| 2021 May 01 | 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2021 May 08 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $689 |
| 2021 May 16 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $439 |
| 2021 May 22 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $689 |
| 2021 May 30 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $529 |
| 2021 Jun 05 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $799 |
| 2021 Jun 13 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $629 |
| 2021 Jun 19 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $799 |
| 2021 Jun 27 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $629 |
| 2021 Jul 03 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $799 |
| 2021 Jul 11 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $629 |
| 2021 Jul 17 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $799 |
| 2021 Jul 25 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $599 |
| 2021 Jul 31 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $749 |
| 2021 Aug 08 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $479 |
| 2021 Aug 14 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $549 |
| 2021 Aug 22 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2021 Aug 28 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2021 Sep 05 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2021 Sep 11 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2021 Sep 19 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2021 Sep 25 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2021 Oct 03 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2021 Oct 09 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2021 Oct 17 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2021 Oct 23 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2021 Oct 31 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2021 Nov 06 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2021 Nov 14 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2021 Nov 20 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $629 |
| 2021 Nov 28 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 |
| 2021 Dec 04 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $489 |
| 2021 Dec 12 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2021 Dec 18 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $759 |
| 2021 Dec 26 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $819 |
| 2022 Jan 03 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2022 Jan 09 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 |
| 2022 Jan 15 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2022 Jan 23 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 |
| 2022 Jan 29 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2022 Feb 06 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2022 Feb 12 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2022 Feb 20 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2022 Feb 26 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2022 Mar 06 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $529 |
| 2022 Mar 12 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $819 |
| 2022 Mar 20 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2022 Mar 26 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $549 |
| 2022 Apr 03 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2022 Apr 09 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $569 |
| 2022 Apr 17 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2022 Apr 23 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $559 |
| 2022 May 01 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 |
| 2022 May 07 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $619 |
| 2022 May 15 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $449 |
| 2022 May 21 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $679 |
| 2022 May 29 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $579 |
| 2022 Jun 04 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $869 |
| 2022 Jun 12 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $679 |
| 2022 Jun 18 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $869 |
| 2022 Jun 26 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $679 |
| 2022 Jul 02 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $869 |
| 2022 Jul 10 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $679 |
| 2022 Jul 16 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $869 |
| 2022 Jul 24 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $679 |
| 2022 Jul 30 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $839 |
| 2022 Aug 07 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $529 |
| 2022 Aug 13 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $599 |
| 2022 Aug 21 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 |
| 2022 Aug 27 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $569 |
| 2022 Sep 04 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2022 Sep 10 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2022 Sep 18 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2022 Sep 24 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2022 Oct 02 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2022 Oct 08 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2022 Oct 16 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 |
| 2022 Oct 22 | 14 days, round-trip Panama Canal | Galveston | $979 |
| 2022 Nov 05 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $499 |
| 2022 Nov 13 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2022 Nov 19 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $639 |
| 2022 Nov 27 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2022 Dec 03 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $479 |
| 2022 Dec 11 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2022 Dec 17 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2022 Dec 23 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $829 |
| 2022 Dec 31 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $769 |
| 2023 Jan 08 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 |
| 2023 Jan 14 | 14 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $1369 |
| 2023 Jan 28 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2023 Feb 05 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2023 Feb 11 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2023 Feb 19 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 |
| 2023 Feb 25 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $509 |
| 2023 Mar 05 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $539 |
| 2023 Mar 11 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $889 |
| 2023 Mar 19 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 |
| 2023 Mar 25 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $559 |
| 2023 Apr 02 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $419 |
| 2023 Apr 08 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $579 |
| 2023 Apr 16 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |
| 2023 Apr 22 | 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean | Galveston | $559 |
| 2023 Apr 30 | 6 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $399 |
Carnival Dream Review
Review of Carnival Dream
Launched in 2009, Carnival Dream is between the biggest Carnival ships and the first Dream-class vessel, together with Breeze, Magic.
History - construction and ownership
Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US company, trademarked brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (shipowner). CCL was founded in 1972 as an independent company by Ted Arison (1924-1999, co-founder of NCL Norwegian). Carnival Cruise Lines has Corporation's largest fleet as both a number of vessels and GT tonnage (ship sizes and capacities). CCL has over 1/5 of the cruise industry's worldwide market.
The 128,000-ton, 3,646-passenger cruise ship Carnival Dream was floated out on October 24, 2008. When first launched, Carnival Dream was the biggest ship operated by Carnival, though she was later surpassed by Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze, which were delivered in 2011 and 2012, respectively.
The ship features facilities similarly designed on the previous generations of line's ships while presenting some new features. Significant alterations were made to the public areas on deck 5, which features an exterior promenade, running the entire perimeter of the vessel. A comedy club and a couple of themed bars were added during the 2012 drydock refurbishment. An interesting fact is that around 20 minutes of the "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" movie was filmed on Carnival Dream.
Cruise itinerary program
Carnival Dream cruise liner itinerary program is based on departures from New Orleans LA to Eastern and Western Caribbean. Feature port destinations include Cozumel Mexico, Nassau Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica, Roatan, Grand Cayman.
Cabins
Carnival Dream has a total number of 1823 cabins (of which 56 Suites, 835 Balcony rooms, 254 adjoining) in 37 grades. On the Carnival ship, Dream, were introduced the line's new cabin types "Deluxe Oceanview", Cove Balcony" and "Spa" cabins. Most Carnival Dream staterooms are 185-220-sq.foot insides (678), oceanview (258) and balcony (835, with verandas of 35-85 sq.feet). A new type of cabins are the deluxe ocean view staterooms with two separate washrooms. Another new cabin for the line is the cove balcony stateroom (located beneath the lifeboats) which has a partially enclosed veranda. The Dream also features special spa staterooms and 193 "family quint" staterooms, that can sleep up to five people.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
The two formal dining rooms on Carnival Dream are the Scarlet, with 1,122 capacity, and the smaller Crimson, accommodating 744. Both are the focal point of dining onboard the ship and feature red decor with Murano glass chandeliers. For those who like laughter with their food, is the Punchliner Comedy Brunch, taking place in the MDR (main dining room) only on sea days. The real foodies who are curious about how the galley feeds so many people, have to check out Chef's Table. For US$75 per person, you'll be able to meet the head chef and tour the galley, as well as dine on a multi-course meal at a private table, while watching the chefs at work.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Dream restaurants and food bars.
- Crimson Restaurant (744-seat forward Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings and “Anytime Dining”)
- Scarlet Restaurant (1122-seat aft Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings, open seating breakfast and lunch; “Seuss At Sea” themed breakfasts for $5 cover charge)
- Wasabi Bar (sushi bar, complimentary; serves as salad bar during the day)
- The Gathering Lido buffet restaurant (825-seat self-service restaurant with various complimentary takeaway food stations)
- The Chef’s Art Steakhouse (108-seat, reservation only specialty restaurant, serving seafood and prime beef).
- Seafood Shack (added in 2018; open only for lunch and dinner at an additional cost; offers New England clam chowder in bread bowl, fried buffalo shrimp, steamed lobster, and other options; prices range from around US$5-$12 and orders can be made at the counter).
- Guy’s Pig and Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse (added in 2017) is an open-air complimentary BBQ restaurant on Promenade Deck.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
The Lanai's outdoor seating areas are one of the best features aboard Carnival Dream. Ocean Plaza is another important venue and meet-and-greet hub, often missing on smaller Carnival ships. It offers a little something for everyone with a specialty coffee bar, dance floor, and bars offering drinks-of-the-day. In 2012 two new bars were added as part of Carnival's Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment program. BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar offer tequila and rum-based cocktails, as well as the signature ThirstyFrog Red beer of Carnival.
Carnival Dream is the first Carnival ship to boast (as a newbuild) a water park with multiple slides. Dream also features a wide outdoor promenade with an outdoor cafe and whirlpools in four different places along the outside edge of the deck.
The following official YouTube video reviews Carnival's Dream-class vessels (Breeze, Dream, and Magic) as facilities and onboard amenities.
Follows the complete list of Carnival Dream lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.
- Encore! Theatre (1400-seat show lounge for a live show and music productions; features the “Playlist Productions” live musical mixes and “Hasbro Game Shows")
- Dream Atrium (11-deck high midship open floor area, featuring Dream Lobby Bar with piano and dance floor)
- Cherry on Top (candy shop; offers branded gear, special occasions gifts, tuxedo rentals)
- Rendezvous Lounge (a 23-seat club with bar)
- FunHub (24-hour Internet computers room; free Intranet offered for information on onboard programs, menus and scheduled events)
- Circle C (complimentary kids' club and lounge area with video games, parties, movies, planned activities)
- Club O2 (teens only lounge with movies, karaoke, video games, themed parties); Warehouse Video Video Games Arcade
- Jackpot Casino (484-seat, with slot machines and gaming tables; features gambling tournaments and complimentary classes)
- FunHub (with Internet/Intranet computers)
- The Lanai (60-seat promenade with Lanai Bar-BQ Bar and four cantilevered Whirlpools; Power Walking/Jogging Track)
- Ocean Plaza (270-seat lounge with Plaza Cafe)
- Caliente Disco and Nightclub; Sam’s Bar; Burgundy Lounge (hosts the Punchliners Comedy Club); Song Lounge and Bar
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar (for Mexican drinks)
- RedFrog Pub (120-seat, with indoor and outdoor seating, games, live music, international beers selection and Thirstyfrog/RedFrog beer)
- Sunset Pool area; Waves Pool area
- Camp Carnival (complimentary kids play area)
- Cloud 9 Spa (Thermal Suite, Oriental Steam Bath, Aroma Steam Bath, Steam Rooms, Sauna, Lacanium, Thalassotherapy pool)
- Carnival WaterWorks (kids pool play area with Twister water-slide and AquaPark)
- Seaside Theatre (with a huge LED screen for movies, sports events, concerts, with a stage for live performances)
- City Sports Park (featuring outdoor relaxation area, 18-hole mini golf course, Ping-Pong Tables, multisport court and Sports Bar)
- Serenity (adults only relaxation area and Serenity Bar).
Carnival Dream - user reviews and comments
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Carnival Dream Wiki
The cruise liner was one of the biggest stars in the movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks - Chipwrecked" (2011). Dream is Carnival's first vessel of the new Dream-class, and at the time the biggest-ever built in Italy (until 2016 when was launched Carnival Vista). Sisterships from this series are Breeze and Magic, and also Costa Diadema.
Carnival Dream refurbishment 2017 review
The list of deckplan changes after the 2017 drydock refurbishment (January 30 - February 11) in Freeport Bahamas included:
- (Promenade Deck 5) "Guy’s Pig & Anchor Barbeque Smokehouse" is a complimentary, open-air complimentary restaurant located on the Lanai Promenade. The Smokehouse is designed by Guy Fieri (Food Network). Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse' s menu features BBQ favorites, like pork butt, blue ribbon chicken, sliced smoked beef, smoked Andouille sausage, Guy Fieri's traditional sides and gourmet burgers, a variety of BBQ sauces, hot sauce bar. Signature menu items are named Mac Daddy Mac'n Cheese, Old Skool Potato Salad, Scratch-Made Slaw, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Molasses Baked Beans with Bacon and Burnt Ends.
- (Lido Deck 10 / portside, replacing the "Pizzeria" poolside bar) BlueIguana Cantina is a complimentary poolside Mexican-cuisine eatery. Among the specialties are fresh-made burritos and tacos on homemade tortillas, salsa bar, a huge selection of toppings.
- (Lido Deck 10 / starboard, replacing the "Grille" poolside bar) Guy's Burger Joint is a complimentary poolside premium burger bar.
- (Promenade Deck 5) Alchemy Bar is the Carnival's "cocktail pharmacy"-themed lounge with professional mixologists (dressed in lab coats) "prescribing" traditional and exotic (moniker) concoctions from a variety of liquors and ingredients.
- (Promenade Deck 5) Bonsai Sushi is a premium sushi restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, bento “ships”, plus popular Japanese beers, sakes, cocktails.
- (Lido Deck 10) Pizzeria del Capitano offers 5 different varieties of hand-tossed pizzas - Margherita, Quattro Formaggio, mushroom, prosciutto, pepperoni. It is complimentary, and open 24 hours a day. All pizzas are traditionally oven-baked.