Enjoyable Break

Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 4
Author: StenB

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

StenB

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 103

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 13, 2015

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

This was my 4th Carnival sailing and first on the Dream. I had previously stated that I would never sail on with Carnival again but this trip wasn't really my choice. Carnival keeps things pretty uniform so I didn't have any unrealistic expectations...and I wasn't disappointed. The Dream is a nice ship, clean and well maintained. Not sure if it was sold out, but it didn't seem crowded at all. The staff seemed rested and very attentive. We had dinner in the steakhouse on our first night and need to coordinate a surprise for someone in our party. The staff bent over backwards to accommodate us and everything went off without a hitch. Surprisingly, the food was rather tasty, as well....well worth the extra $$$. Our waiter, John, at the aft topside bar was beyond phenomenal and we actually hated to say good bye. We did the 7 day western, it's a good run but it wouldn't hurt my feelings if the cruise-lines were to take Belize City out of the mix, the tender ride alone is reason enough to stay on the ship, which we did. I did appreciate that we never felt pressured to buy photos or have to take them, it was a welcomed relief. All around, it was a pleasant cruise and welcomed break.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

1 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

55 Comments

redwingdiva19 9 years ago

Going on the Dream January 14th-10 days our 5th cruise 1-Imagination 2-Glory and 1-Breeze, what do you mean NO GUY burgers, 10 day cruise and no Guy Burgers oh no, ok I guess I'll have to substitute the burger with an extra Chocolate Melting cake at dinner then!!

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sickofwork 9 years ago

sounds good to me

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

amen. we should have a drink together. you are fun to chat with

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sickofwork 9 years ago

im st bavk of boat now excited to be moving

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

stood on my balcony watching them free us from dock

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

going to see if my luggage is in my room

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sickofwork 9 years ago

still at blue iguana?

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

agreed

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sickofwork 9 years ago

i would like to see the surrounding area too. hope its not dark when we go

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

hopefully we will be moving soon. didn't book a scenic view of the NOLA dock. :-I

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sickofwork 9 years ago

you will too

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verlwilliams 9 years ago

you all have much fun!

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

I would have to drink a ton to make it worth the cost. I usually slow down after the first day.

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sickofwork 9 years ago

6 drinks already hope you bought the package deal

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

I know now it's back out

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sickofwork 9 years ago

sun finally came out for a minute

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

I am mid ship near the blue iguana listening to the loud music on my 6th drink. we have a long ride down the Mississippi still

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sickofwork 9 years ago

he keeps getting in and out of the van

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sickofwork 9 years ago

im on serenity deck looking at the guy who should be untying the ropes

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

I know what's up with that

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sickofwork 9 years ago

on board now it hasn't moved yet

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

sickofwork - I hope your flight made it to NOLA. I have been on the boat since 1130. having a great time

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tpretti 9 years ago

We r going January 2016. Can't wait! 25th Anniversary Celebration!!

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

here's hoping it goes well for you. I think it's all going to blow away have to keep the good thoughts going.

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sickofwork 9 years ago

I have work Saturday. there's a reason i picked sickofwork as a name

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

I bet if you check with the airline they could try to move your flight to Saturday. be worth a hotel cost.

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sickofwork 9 years ago

I'm leaving Sunday 5 am. I'm hoping the winds here at that time aren't an issue

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

yikes that could be an issue. I am in iowa aka ia then I am a lover if islands so island girl. my flights stay inland. only issue is delays due to other flights. I booked in for Saturday and staying overnight

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sickofwork 9 years ago

Philadelphia

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

where r u flying from

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sickofwork 9 years ago

I'm worried it might screw my flights up

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

I have been watching that. looks like it should be gone before we hit Nassau on tuesday.

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sickofwork 9 years ago

I'll be right there with you iaislandgirl. Hopefully it won't be a hurricane devastation tour.

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iaislandgirl 9 years ago

on the dream starting on sunday for 11 glorious days.

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verlwilliams 9 years ago

December 6th on the Dream

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Ccalex 9 years ago

We are going March 20

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kstarbird 9 years ago

Going on the dream nov. 8 with 5 others

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Hadaway 9 years ago

It was except buffet and dining room food wasn't good. We ate a specialty restaurants after two days.

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sickofwork 9 years ago

The breeze was parked behind the Glory when I went last year. Its a good looking ship.

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Hadaway 9 years ago

Yea I know. I don't understand y. I just got off breeze last week out of Miami and they have bonsai sushi that was absolutely amazing!!! I'm gonna miss that on dream more than anything. .

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sickofwork 9 years ago

thanks Im sure I will the only downside is no Guy's burgers

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Hadaway 9 years ago

Nice enjoy your trip mine is forever away.

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sickofwork 9 years ago

Bermuda 2 days Bahamas saint Thomas st Martin and ends in San Juan

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Hadaway 9 years ago

Aww awesome 11 days would b wonderful. Where is that cruise going?

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sickofwork 9 years ago

I leave Sunday for 11 days on the Dream

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dvogel 9 years ago

We go mid November

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gary1827 9 years ago

love the dream. going on her again 12/13

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pcmama 9 years ago

we're going on the dream march 27th

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Landryi 9 years ago

We are going on the Dream on December 6 and again on February 28. That will be our 4th and 5th time on Dream. We live only 40 minutes from New Orleans port so these cruises are just like a little getaway. We love cruising.

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Hadaway 9 years ago

U do tha same.

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allthat815 9 years ago

We are going on the 10th. Wish I could have met you. You have a great trip!

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Hadaway 9 years ago

What day. We r 24th

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allthat815 9 years ago

We are going in April also. Counting down. We're so excited!

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Hadaway 9 years ago

Can't wait to go back on dream. My family sails in April.

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lcaust 9 years ago

love the dream going in march

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