Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream Review and Specifications
Specifications of Carnival Dream
| Year built | 2009 / Age : 10 |
| 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 |
| Christened by | Marcia G. Harden |
Current itinerary / position of Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean. The itinerary starts on 13 Jul, 2019 and ends on 18 Jul, 2019.
All Itineraries Current Position| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 13 Jul 15:30 | Departing from Galveston, Texas hotels |
| 15 Jul 09:00 - 18:00 | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 16 Jul 10:00 - 18:00 | Progreso, Mexico |
| 18 Jul 08:00 | Arriving in Galveston, Texas hotels |
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 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 - user reviews and comments
Carnival Dream ship related cruise news
- Accidents
Passenger Medevaced from Carnival Dream
A 57-year-old male passenger had been taken by medical helicopter off a Carnival cruise ship Monday night, May 13, the U.S. Coast Guard announced...
May 15, 2019 - Accidents
Carnival Ship Loses Lifeboat in Gulf of Mexico
The Carnival Dream cruise ship lost a lifeboat that broke off davits and fell into the water while the vessel was underway in the Gulf of...
January 1, 2019 - Accidents
VIDEO: Pipe Bursts on Carnival Dream
Passengers aboard Carnival Dream got a shock Thursday evening, May 3, after a pipe burst sent water cascading into one of the cabin decks while the...
May 5, 2018 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced From Carnival Dream
The Coast Guard has medevaced a passenger from a Carnival cruise ship on Saturday, December 16, about 170 nm southeast of South West Pass, Louisiana...
December 18, 2017 - Accidents
Hurricane Nate Changes Cruise Itineraries
Both Port of New Orleans and Port of Mobile are closed to marine traffic and will reopen after Hurricane Nate has passed. Due to the ports' closure...
October 9, 2017 - Accidents
Carnival Dream Forced to Skip Visit to Cozumel
Carnival Dream guests were forced to forgo Friday's (August 11) planned visit to Cozumel due to a "technical issue" which sent the New Orleans...
August 12, 2017 - Accidents
Passenger Medevaced From Carnival Dream
A 77-year-old man has been medevaced from a cruise liner near Southwest Pass, Louisiana. On Saturday, July 1, the New Orleans Coast Guard...
July 3, 2017 - show more news
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Carnival Dream Itineraries
The below listed Carnival Dream cruise prices on itineraries are only indicative and Per Person (in US dollars, based on double occupancy). These are the cheapest Carnival Cruise Line fares on the ship’s lowest category cabins available for booking. Cruise fares typically change with departure dates approaching, last minute deals, discounts, promotions, independent travel agency offers.
| Date | Cruise Name | Departure Port | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jun 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $609 | |
| 2019 Jul 04 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | ||
| 2019 Jul 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | ||
| 2019 Jul 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | ||
| 2019 Jul 18 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $749 | |
| 2019 Jul 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | ||
| 2019 Jul 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $659 | |
| 2019 Aug 01 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $499 | |
| 2019 Aug 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $669 | |
| 2019 Aug 10 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $454 | |
| 2019 Aug 15 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $408 | |
| 2019 Aug 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $384 | |
| 2019 Aug 24 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $373 | |
| 2019 Aug 29 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $439 | |
| 2019 Sep 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $324 | |
| 2019 Sep 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 | |
| 2019 Sep 12 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $363 | |
| 2019 Sep 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $279 | |
| 2019 Sep 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $289 | |
| 2019 Sep 26 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $343 | |
| 2019 Sep 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $289 | |
| 2019 Oct 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2019 Oct 10 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $399 | |
| 2019 Oct 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $344 | |
| 2019 Oct 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 | |
| 2019 Oct 24 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 | |
| 2019 Oct 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $334 | |
| 2019 Nov 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2019 Nov 07 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $364 | |
| 2019 Nov 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2019 Nov 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2019 Nov 21 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $333 | |
| 2019 Nov 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $599 | |
| 2019 Nov 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2019 Dec 05 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2019 Dec 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $314 | |
| 2019 Dec 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 | |
| 2019 Dec 19 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $404 | |
| 2019 Dec 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $679 | |
| 2019 Dec 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $699 | |
| 2020 Jan 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 | |
| 2020 Jan 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2020 Jan 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $304 | |
| 2020 Jan 16 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $314 | |
| 2020 Jan 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $299 | |
| 2020 Jan 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $299 | |
| 2020 Jan 30 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $314 | |
| 2020 Feb 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $304 | |
| 2020 Feb 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $294 | |
| 2020 Feb 13 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 | |
| 2020 Feb 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Feb 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $324 | |
| 2020 Feb 27 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $314 | |
| 2020 Mar 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 | |
| 2020 Mar 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $709 | |
| 2020 Mar 12 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2020 Mar 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $514 | |
| 2020 Mar 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 | |
| 2020 Mar 26 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 | |
| 2020 Mar 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $374 | |
| 2020 Apr 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 | |
| 2020 Apr 09 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $399 | |
| 2020 Apr 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $414 | |
| 2020 Apr 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $384 | |
| 2020 Apr 23 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 | |
| 2020 Apr 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $384 | |
| 2020 May 02 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $414 | |
| 2020 May 07 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 | |
| 2020 May 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2020 May 16 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $469 | |
| 2020 May 21 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $484 | |
| 2020 May 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $584 | |
| 2020 May 30 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $599 | |
| 2020 Jun 04 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $569 | |
| 2020 Jun 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $629 | |
| 2020 Jun 13 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $624 | |
| 2020 Jun 18 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $579 | |
| 2020 Jun 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $619 | |
| 2020 Jun 27 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $619 | |
| 2020 Jul 02 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $599 | |
| 2020 Jul 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $619 | |
| 2020 Jul 11 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $629 | |
| 2020 Jul 16 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $589 | |
| 2020 Jul 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $619 | |
| 2020 Jul 25 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $619 | |
| 2020 Jul 30 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $549 | |
| 2020 Aug 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $579 | |
| 2020 Aug 08 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $529 | |
| 2020 Aug 13 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2020 Aug 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2020 Aug 22 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $399 | |
| 2020 Aug 27 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 | |
| 2020 Aug 31 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $359 | |
| 2020 Sep 05 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 | |
| 2020 Sep 10 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 | |
| 2020 Sep 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Sep 19 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Sep 24 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 | |
| 2020 Sep 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Oct 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Oct 08 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 | |
| 2020 Oct 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Oct 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Oct 22 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 | |
| 2020 Oct 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Oct 31 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Nov 05 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 | |
| 2020 Nov 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Nov 14 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Nov 19 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $339 | |
| 2020 Nov 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $529 | |
| 2020 Nov 28 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2020 Dec 03 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2020 Dec 07 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2020 Dec 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2020 Dec 17 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $479 | |
| 2020 Dec 21 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $639 | |
| 2020 Dec 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $679 | |
| 2020 Dec 31 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $629 | |
| 2021 Jan 04 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 | |
| 2021 Jan 09 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2021 Jan 14 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 | |
| 2021 Jan 18 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2021 Jan 23 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $309 | |
| 2021 Jan 28 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $329 | |
| 2021 Feb 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2021 Feb 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2021 Feb 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $369 | |
| 2021 Feb 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 | |
| 2021 Feb 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $319 | |
| 2021 Feb 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 | |
| 2021 Mar 01 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $349 | |
| 2021 Mar 06 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $709 | |
| 2021 Mar 11 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $479 | |
| 2021 Mar 15 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $489 | |
| 2021 Mar 20 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2021 Mar 25 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $409 | |
| 2021 Mar 29 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2021 Apr 03 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $429 | |
| 2021 Apr 08 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 | |
| 2021 Apr 12 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $399 | |
| 2021 Apr 17 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 | |
| 2021 Apr 22 | 4 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $389 | |
| 2021 Apr 26 | 5 days, round-trip Western Caribbean | Galveston | $379 |