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Carnival Dream

Carnival Dream cruise ship

Cruise line Carnival Cruise Line

  • Galveston (Texas)

Carnival Dream current position

Carnival Dream current location is at North West Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 26.52089 N / -78.77374 W) cruising en route to BS HMC. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Carnival Dream

Carnival Dream current cruise is 8 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean . Prices start from USD 829 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 04 May, 2024 and ends on 12 May, 2024 .

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Carnival Dream Itineraries

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The 2009-built Carnival Dream cruise ship is one of the Carnival fleet's largest and the first Dream-class vessel, together with Breeze and Magic  as well as Costa Diadema .

The vessel (IMO number 9378474) is currently Panama- flagged (MMSI 370490000) and registered in Colon .

History - construction and ownership

Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US shipping 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 ).

CCL has the Corporation's largest fleet as number of vessels and GT-tonnage (ship sizes/volumes and passenger capacities). In 2023, CCL had ~9% (by revenue) and ~19% (passengers) share of the cruise industry's worldwide market. In 2024, the parent company (Carnival Corporation) had ~51% stake in the US$64+ billion industry.

Carnival Dream cruise ship

The 3646-passenger 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 liner features facilities similarly designed on the previous CCL ships while presenting some new features. Significant alterations were made to Deck 5's public areas and the exterior promenade running the boat's entire perimeter. 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.

Decks and Cabins

Carnival Dream staterooms (1823 total) include 56 Suites, 841 Balcony, 221 Oceanview and 719 Inside, including 254 connecting, 35 wheelchair-accessible, 61 Spa and 193 Family cabins, in all 34 grades. On Carnival Dream were introduced the fleet's new categories "Deluxe Oceanview", "Cove Balcony" and "Cloud 9 Spa" cabins.

Most staterooms are sized 170-185 ft2 / 16-17 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 35-45 ft2 / 3-4 m2. Deluxe Oceanviews are with two separate washrooms and advertised as "Family cabins" having max capacity 5 passengers. Cove Balcony (located beneath the lifeboats on Deck 2) have partially enclosed verandas.

The boat has 14 passenger decks of which 9 are with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The two formal dining rooms on Carnival Dream are Scarlet (1122 seats) and Crimson (744 seats). Both restaurants are the focal point of dining onboard and feature red decors 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 a 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 cruise ship WaterWorks slides

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).

Itineraries

Carnival Dream cruise 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 (George Town) .

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Carnival Dream Wiki

The Fincantieri Monfalcone -built Carnival Dream was one of the biggest stars in the movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks - Chipwrecked" (2011). Dream is Carnival's first vessel of the 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 drydock 2021

In 2021 (July-August) Carnival Dream was drydocked at Chantier Naval de Marseille (CNdM Shipyard in Marseille France ) for mainly general maintenance works.

During the drydock, the liner's old hull design (white hull, with a red line running its entire length) was replaced with the new trademarked livery (red-white-blue) introduced on Mardi Gras.

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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.

The ship's drydock in June 2021 (at Chantier Naval de Marseille shipyard in Marseille France ) included mainly general maintenance works as well as repainting of the hull.

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It's one thing to be fun, but it's another thing to be first. Carnival Dream was at the forefront of a recent wave of amazingly innovative and fun Carnival ships. As the genesis of the Dream class, Carnival Dream set the direction for the ships that followed in her footsteps — first Carnival Magic and then Carnival Breeze. But back to Carnival Dream: the ship itself is a unique experience with the way-fun RedFrog Rum Bar ® and the very cool BlueIguana Tequila Bar ™ . Get your appetite ready, because you're gonna need it. Carnival Dream features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and dedicated sushi spot Bonsai Sushi ™ . It's also got a full menu of our latest and greatest casual spots for a bite: BlueIguana Cantina ™ , Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy's Burger Joint ™ and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse ™ . (That's Guy as in Guy Fieri, by the way — so you know the food's delish.) Carnival Dream also features the borderline-magical Alchemy Bar ® and Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with perhaps even tastier entertainment. Entertainment options are all up and down the ship, and so is soaking-wet fun, from the heart-racing waterslide action at Carnival WaterWorks ™ to the soul-soothing Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa ™ . Despite its name, Carnival Dream is definitely a reality. Can't believe it? Pinch yourself... and book your dream cruise today.
  • 130,000 Gross Tonnage
  • 3646 Guest Capacity
  • 1004 Length In Feet
  • 1367 Onboard Crew

INSIDE THIS SHIP

Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Find out which fun ingredients — staterooms, dining, activities — go into each deck.

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YOUR STATEROOM

Cloud 9 spa interior.

Amenities exclusive to Cloud 9 Spa ™ staterooms and suites:

  • Unique welcome ritual
  • Priority spa reservations
  • Unlimited use of Thermal Suites, plus scrub kit
  • Unlimited use of Hydrotherapy Pool
  • Two complimentary fitness classes (per guest)
  • Complimentary body composition analysis
  • Exclusive discounts on treatments during port days
  • Cloud 9 Spa bathrobes and slippers
  • Upgraded ELEMIS in-stateroom toiletries

Plus, every room includes:

  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Soft, cozy linens
  • Plenty of closet and drawer space
  • In-room safe for valuables
  • Stateroom climate control

Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Every room includes:

Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole)

Interior upper/lower, cloud 9 spa ocean view (walkway view).

The best way to enjoy the relaxing, invigorating Cloud 9 Spa while on a cruise is in a spa stateroom, and this one fits the bill, providing comfy accommodations and convenient, priority access to treatments and services at the Cloud 9 Spa. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Deluxe Ocean View

On Carnival Dream, Deluxe Ocean View staterooms are a great choice for families who want to let the sun shine in as they sail. Rooms of this type feature great views, a full bathroom — plus a separate washroom — and while stateroom configurations vary, certain Deluxe Ocean View rooms have space to sleep up to five cruisers.

Deluxe Ocean View (Obstructed View)

On Carnival Dream, Deluxe Ocean View staterooms are great for families. These rooms feature a full bathroom — plus a separate washroom — and while stateroom configurations vary, certain Deluxe Ocean View rooms have space to sleep up to five. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Dream, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea — and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Whether you're warming up for your spa appointment or winding down after your treatment, there's no better place to do it than on your Cloud 9 Spa Balcony. Breathing is important — take the ocean breeze in, then let it out — you're already getting the hang of the whole spa thing!

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space; not to even mention some of the best stern-side views you'll find anywhere. Get ready to relax as you gaze upon Carnival Dream's gentle wake from your spacious balcony.

Balcony (Large Balcony)

We designed Carnival Dream Balcony staterooms for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, and this stateroom features a balcony that's even wider than our standard balcony. Enjoy the extra outdoor space, along with all the standard Carnival stateroom amenities.

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you're looking to cruise aboard Carnival Dream. Any time you're in your room, you're just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis, featuring the sort of sea view you can also feel.

Cove Balcony

Love the sea? Carnival Dream's Cove Balcony staterooms are the best way to see the sea — these rooms get you close to the waterline, and feature balconies that let you make the most of your location. Enjoy things from a whole new perspective: one amazing up-close view of the wake and seafoam as the ship cruises along.

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Dream features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a huge balcony, and even a convenient dressing area with vanity.

Amenities exclusive to suites:

  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority Main Dining Room time assignment
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 Am
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Pillow-top mattress

Cloud 9 Spa Suite

A Cloud 9 Spa Suite is the ultimate in both stateroom and spa accommodations. There's room for you and your things — with a large room and balcony — and a walk-in closet. The soothing in-room whirlpool tub will help you stay relaxed after your relaxing spa treatment. And like all suites, a Cloud 9 Spa Suite features VIP check-in, which lets you easily get right up to your amazing stateroom.

Plus, all suites include:

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Dream suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious relaxation. Ocean Suites also include VIP check-in, walk-in closet and bathroom with whirlpool tub.

Junior Suite (Obstructed View)

As you step into a Junior Suite aboard Carnival Dream, you can't help but feel that you're stepping into full-size luxury in a smaller package. Featuring a standard-size balcony, in a Carnival Dream Junior Suite you'll find everything else there is to love about a suite, including VIP check-in, a walk-in closet; and even a whirlpool tub for relaxing. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

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Traveler Reviews

A ship’s traveler rating is provided under license by Cruiseline.com , which manages one of the largest databases of cruise reviews and ratings by travelers. A total of 4011 guests have reviewed Carnival Dream , giving it a rating of 4.1 on a scale of 1-5.

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Reviews by traveler type, most recent reviews.

Okay but Royal Caribbean is better!

May 4th, 2024

It was overall fun but I was kinda disappointed after being on a Royal Caribbean ship.

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Singles/Friends

2-3 cruises

Absolutely AMAZING!

May 2nd, 2024

Ship is beautiful, ports are wonderful, and the crew on the ship is amazing. Andrew Mercer was our cruise Director and he is hilarious and outstanding. I’m sad he’s leaving and will now be on the panorama so maybe we’ll have to visit that ship.

Living the Dream

Apr 29th, 2024

We took this cruise to preview our September cruise with my elderly mother. We were able to book the same room and same ports. We know exactly how and what Mom will be able to do/go because of limited mobility. It was a great cruise. Had a mix up of accounts. So that part sucked but cancelled my credit card and switched to cash and we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves.

Wonderful Caribbean Cruise

Apr 25th, 2024

As it was my first cruise, I had no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it very much. We has smooth sailing except for one rocky evening, but that was not bad. I definitely will be going on another cruise. Thank you for a wonderful time.

1 cruise (first)

First Cruise, was unbelievable ?

Apr 24th, 2024

Cruise was fun, lots to eat, lots of singing done at karaoke, had my beautiful girlfriend with me, which made it all the better ?

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Apr 23rd, 2024

Carnival Dream is the kind of ship to keep going back to. Excellent overall experience!

Family (older children)

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Apr 22nd, 2024

I had a lot of fun! I wish some things were a little better like clean sheets and better food. The steak house is the best food on the ship. All the specialty restaurants make up for it!!

4-6 cruises

Family Cruise - Dream 2024

Apr 21st, 2024

Great family trip!! So many memories!! Andy, the cruise director, is great!!

Family (young children)

Apr 20th, 2024

Had a great time! Always something to do and the food was good.

Large Group

Great Itinerary

Apr 18th, 2024

Overall is great, just disappointed in the food. Main dining and buffet did not seem to be as good as it has been in the past. This was the 3rd or 4th Carnival cruise.

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Man Airlifted from Carnival Cruise Ship After Ingesting Battery

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  • May 9, 2023

A Carnival Cruise Line passenger on Carnival Dream was airlifted off the cruise ship for an unusual reason over the weekend — he ingested a battery.

Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a medevac request Saturday evening from a crew member on the ship, saying that an 86-year-old passenger was experiencing gastrointestinal issues and other side effects from ingesting a battery.

The incident occurred shortly after the ship had departed Galveston, Texas on its current eight-day Bahamas and Key West voyage.

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Coast Guard watchstanders consulted with the duty flight surgeon, who recommended a medevac. A Coast Guard Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew launched to conduct the evacuation from the vessel, which was approximately 50 miles from Galveston.

The helicopter crew successfully hoisted the passenger on board and transported him to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

A Coast Guard press release says that the passenger was reported to be in stable condition, with no other details given.

There is also no information on how the guest ingested a battery in the first place, or what type of battery it was.

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Carnival Dream did not have any scheduling changes due to the delay. The ship visited Key West on Monday, and is in Freeport, Bahamas today. Nassau and Carnival Corporation’s private island Half Moon Cay are also on the itinerary.

This is the second medavac for Carnival Dream in just days.

On April 29th, a Coast Guard helicopter was attempting a medavac from the ship when a sudden, severe squall nearly caused the aircraft to crash into the ocean. That happened about 300 miles off the coast of Alabama.

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Carnival Dream Gets New Hull Design

  • July 15, 2021

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The Carnival Dream has become the latest Carnival Cruise Line ship to be adorned with a new hull design, joining the Carnival Magic and the Carnival Glory which were completed over the past few weeks.

According to a press release, the Dream got the new colors in a drydock in Marseilles, France.

The livery is inspired by the design that debuted on the line’s newest ship, the Mardi Gras, while serving as “an homage to maritime tradition with patriotic red, white and blue hues, also the colors of Carnival Cruise Line,” the cruise line said.

The next ship in line is the Carnival Valor, which is currently in drydock with work scheduled to be done by the end of July, marking the fourth ship to feature the new livery. Going forward, the new design will be added across all Carnival Cruise Line ships, the cruise line said.

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  1. Carnival Dream Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review

    Carnival Dream cruise ship itinerary, 2024-2025-2026 itineraries (homeports, dates, prices), cruise tracker (ship location now/current position tracking), review, news ... Carnival Dream ship related cruise news. Port Galveston TX charts course for continued growth as new cruise ships set sail in 2024.

  2. Carnival Cruise Line Begins Opening 2025-26 Deployment With New

    New Options Now Available into 2026 Aboard Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze and All-New Carnival Jubilee. GALVESTON, Tex., Aug. 17, 2023 - In the spirit of planning ahead, Carnival Cruise Line begins opening its 2025-26 deployment with new sailings from Galveston available for booking today. Carnival Breeze, Carnival Dream, and the newest ship in the fleet, which is set to debut later this ...

  3. Carnival Dream Cruise: Expert Review (2023)

    Our expert Carnival Carnival Dream review breaks down deck plans, the best rooms, dining, and more. Check out the best Carnival Dream cruise ship tips now.

  4. Carnival Dream Becomes Latest Carnival Cruise Line Ship Adorned with

    The eye-catching livery is inspired by design that debuted on the line's newest and most innovative ship, Mardi Gras, while serving as an homage to maritime tradition with patriotic red, white and blue hues, also the colors of Carnival Cruise Line which proudly sails as America's cruise line.

  5. Carnival Debuts New Dinner Menu Onboard Carnival Dream

    Carnival Cruise Line is launching its new dining room offerings onboard the Carnival Dream on Tuesday, June 20. The updated offerings include new entrees, appetizers and desserts as well as steakhouse selections. Some of the featured dishes that will be served onboard the Carnival Dream include: Beef Spring Roll with noodles and honey barbeque ...

  6. Carnival Dream

    Hashtag your cruise photos #carnivaldream and you may see them right here. Carnival Dream is a unique cruise ship experience packed with delicious dining, memorable entertainment, and heart-racing fun. Despite its name, Carnival Dream is definitely a reality. See photos, staterooms, deck plans, onboard activities, and itinerary options.

  7. Carnival Dream Resumes Service in Galveston

    The Carnival Dream is the 10 th ship to resume service for Carnival Cruise Line after the COVID-19 operational pause. It also became one of the three ships to resume service for the company this month. On Sept. 12, the Carnival Pride reentered service in Baltimore, kicking off a series of cruises to The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean.

  8. Carnival Dream Review

    Carnival Dream carries 3,646 passengers and offers a nearly 4-to-1 guest-to-crew ratio, so public areas may be crowded and service can slow at peak times. Recent travelers also warned against ...

  9. Carnival Cruise Ship Involved in Rescue After Boat Capsizes

    Carnival Dream spotted a small capsized craft near Belize on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, and assisted in the rescue of all 17 people in distress. The cruise ship was not significantly delayed in its ...

  10. Severe Storm Sends Carnival Guests and Crew to Cabins

    The 128,250-gross-ton Carnival Dream can welcome 3,646 guests at double occupancy, or as many as 4,633 passengers when fully booked with all berths filled. The ship is homeported from Galveston ...

  11. Carnival Dream Passenger Reviews

    Carnival dream. Apr 22nd, 2024. I had a lot of fun! I wish some things were a little better like clean sheets and better food. The steak house is the best food on the ship. All the specialty ...

  12. CARNIVAL DREAM FACT SHEET

    News Images & Videos Ships Excel Class Mardi Gras Carnival Celebration Carnival Jubilee Venice Class Carnival Venezia Vista Class Carnival Vista ... CARNIVAL DREAM FACT SHEET. Download Ship Photo. Facts at a Glance. Gross Tonnage. 130,000. Double Occupancy. 3,646. Total Team Members. 1,367. Shipyard. Fincantieri Cantieri Navali.

  13. Cruise ship helps rescue 17 people in Belize, Carnival says

    A cruise ship out of Galveston reportedly helped rescue people stranded in the Belize Channel after their boat capsized. Carnival says its captain alerted the Belize Coast Guard and lowered one of ...

  14. Carnival Dream, New Orleans' largest cruise ship, gets a makeover

    The 130,000-ton Dream, which moved to New Orleans in April 2014, is the largest cruise ship to be built for Carnival Cruise Line as of yet and the largest to homeport year-round in the city. Built ...

  15. Carnival Ship Hits Pier During High Winds, Remains Overnight

    The 130,000-gross-ton, Dream-class Carnival Magic is currently homeported from Miami through April 2026, offering 6- and 8-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises, with occasional Southern ...

  16. Delayed Embarkation for Carnival Cruise Ship

    Carnival Dream Embarkation Revision. Guests planning to set sail aboard Carnival Dream on Saturday, April 22, 2023 have been alerted to delay their arrival time to the Galveston cruise terminal ...

  17. Carnival Dream Assists in Ocean Rescue of 17 ...

    The Carnival Dream's crew helped rescue 17 people stranded in the Belize Channel Wednesday, after the group's boat capsized, according to a statement. The Carnival Dream was heading for Cozumel, Mexico, when the ship's officers spotted the capsized boat and the group in distress. Carnival Dream Captain Francesco Fiorentino's officers ...

  18. Water line break floods Carnival Dream cruise out of New Orleans

    The Carnival Dream has continued on its 7-day Caribbean cruise uninterrupted after the water line break on Thursday evening, May 3. It will return to its homeport of New Orleans as scheduled on ...

  19. Man Airlifted from Carnival Cruise Ship After Ingesting Battery

    A Carnival Cruise Line passenger on Carnival Dream was airlifted off the cruise ship for an unusual reason over the weekend — he ingested a battery. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston ...

  20. News

    Carnival Corporation Orders an Additional Excel-Class Ship for Carnival Cruise Line, the Line's 5th Excel-Class Ship and the 11th Across the Global Fleet March 26, 2024 Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement ...

  21. Carnival Dream Gets New Hull Design

    July 15, 2021. The Carnival Dream has become the latest Carnival Cruise Line ship to be adorned with a new hull design, joining the Carnival Magic and the Carnival Glory which were completed over the past few weeks. According to a press release, the Dream got the new colors in a drydock in Marseilles, France. The livery is inspired by the ...