Carnival Dream Cruise Reviews

\r\n <figcaption class=\"figure-caption p-3 bg-light rounded-bottom shadow-sm\">\r\n Carnival Dream from Carnival Cruise line was recently renovated in 2017 with Funship 2.0 upgrades and is still one of the largest ships in the Carnival Fleet.\r\n <\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t \r\n\r\n<p><i>Carnival Dream<\/i>\u00a0was the first of Carnival\u2019s popular line of Dream-class ships, which are among the largest in Carnival\u2019s fleet. Staying true to Carnival\u2019s laid-back approach to cruising,\u00a0<i>Dream\u2019s<\/i>\u00a0most popular attractions include casual dining spots, comedy shows, lip-sync contests and dance parties. The ship attracts large numbers of kids and young-at-heart adults so the atmosphere is often loud and high-energy. There are quiet places to escape to including the adults-only Serenity area and the Cloud 9 Spa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><i>Dream<\/i> launched in 2009 and\u00a0was recently refurbished in 2017 receiving the Funship 2.0 upgrades. In addition to cosmetic updates, the ship also received several new restaurants including Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the Alchemy Bar and Bonsai Sushi. Travelers also love the top-notch service delivered by\u00a0the ship's\u00a0experienced crew, and plenty of glowing reviews mention specific crew members by name. The combination of feeling like a new ship, excellent service, and surprisingly affordable fares make Dream one of the Carnival's top offerings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><i>Dream<\/i> just recently surrendered its title of \"Largest Carnival Ship\" when <i>Carnival Vista<\/i> was launched in 2016. But, with a passenger capacity of 3,646 guests, it's still one of the largest Carnival ships sailing today.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Travelers can book Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries out of New Orleans until May of 2019. It will then reposition to Galveston and begin offering 4-5 night Western Caribbean itineraries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Before you book<\/h3>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Why sail:<\/b>\u00a0Outgoing travelers, party animals, extroverts, large groups with multiple age ranges, families with kids, and cruisers on a budget.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>You should know:<\/b>\u00a0Carnival is not for travelers looking for fancy dining, elegant formal nights and relaxing by a quiet pool. If you're looking to avoid the loud party and large groups, you might want to try Princess or Celebrity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Carnival Dream ship highlights<\/h3>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"mb-4\">\r\n <figure class=\"main-article-image\">\r\n <img alt=\"Carnival Waterworks waterpark on the Carnival Dream\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-top shadow-sm\" itemprop=\"image\" src=https://cruiseline.com/"https:////cruiseline-editorial.imgix.net//ship-detail//carnival-dream-waterworks.jpg?auto=format,compress\%22>\r\n <figcaption class=\"figure-caption p-3 bg-light rounded-bottom shadow-sm\">\r\n Waterworks Aqua Park on the Carnival Dream. - Photo by Carnival Cruise Line\r\n <\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<p><i>Dream<\/i> lives up to Carnival\u2019s \u201cFun-Ship\u201d reputation with a wide variety of activities. Those with a knack for showmanship can participate in Lip Sync Battle: Carnival or the \u201cboard games come to life\u201d game show by Hasbro. Kids love the WaterWorks Aqua Park which contains a 303-foot-long Twister water slide. The Camp Ocean youth clubs keep kids aged 2-11 engaged with regular activities and contests. Adults can find some peace and quiet by day in the adults-only Serenity Area or the Cloud 9 Spa. 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