Cool January cruise (our 20th)

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Reviews: 2
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Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 14, 2018

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8479

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We loved everything about the cruise, except the cool weather (which can’t be controlled), and the smoking allowed inside the ship. It was disappointing in this day and age that they allow the employees of the ship and cruisers to be subjected to this health hazard.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Fast and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We thought the food was excellent on this ship. Anywhere you choose to eat, you are in for a treat!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Fantastic service and food!

Jackpot Casino

1 out of 5

Everyone smoked and it stunk up the entire fifth floor. If you are not a smoker, you will probably be sick. The air was thick with smoke. Sadly this was a major downside to this cruise ship.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Some of the best entertainment we have ever seen and this was our 20th cruise. The bands were awesome, the shows were spectacular, fantastic singers! The comedians were funny and they had two comedians with two shows each night.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was wonderful!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Great ship! Such a shame that let smokers ruin it with thick choking smoke. This could be stopped and the ship would be perfect. We may not choose carnival again because of this. So sad.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We loved the back cabin! Quiet, and beautiful views! Would definitely choose again.

Ship tip

If you don’t smoke, choose another cruise line.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5
A fun place to visit!

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5
It was cold, but the port is beautiful and well kept. There is a beach, shopping, and bars, all within walking distance.

Belize City, Belize

1 out of 5
It is a 30 minute tender ride, and a very unkept port. One worker on our ship said that a ship employee had been stabbed and killed while just walking around this port.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
A very nice port. Clean, with nice shopping, restaurants and bars.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Crowded for carry your own luggage off. This must be becoming more popular or maybe just because there were many locals on this ship. Allow plenty of time to get off and get to the airport.

Traveler Photos

Our view out the back. Great cabin! Relaxing by the ship.
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