Good trip overall

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 10, 2018

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1368

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Enjoyed the cruise overall. Food quality has gone down over the years. Room was small but accommodated our 5 easily (two bathrooms helped for showering).

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Boarding was fairly efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Food quality has declined over the years

Mongolian Wok

3 out of 5

waited in line well over an hour for food. Was okay, but the wait was entirely too long

Pizzeria del Capitano

4 out of 5

Pizza was quick even when line was long. Good flavor.

The Chef's Art Steakhouse

4 out of 5

Ate here on first night of cruise. Food and service were both good.

The Crimson Restaurant

3 out of 5

Food has declined in quality over the years. Service is still good.

Sam's Piano Bar

5 out of 5

Lots of fun here. Joanne did an awesome job on the piano

Redfrog Rum Bar

3 out of 5

average quality

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Cloud 9 Spa

3 out of 5

wasn't impressed

Guest Services / Excursions Desk

5 out of 5

Laura at guest services did an outstanding job. Went out of her way to assist us with cancelling an excursion that was booked independently (not through Carnival).

Pool

3 out of 5

Way too crowded

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Caliente Dance Club

4 out of 5

fun to people watch

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

Circle C

4 out of 5

14 yo son enjoyed spending time here and making new friends

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

4 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
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2 Comments

bmastin67    6 years ago

bmastin67    6 years ago

Wow we sailed dream last fall and that was The Best good we've had in last 9 ships!! Cleanest ship and best staff, topped our list and we've been on some great cruises

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