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Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)
Sail date: December 14, 2019
Ship: Carnival Dream
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 9232
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 4 years ago
Review summary
Our first time cruise was great. Carnival tries hard to make your trip enjoyable. The photographers can be annoying at times, but they take great pictures. The dinner in the restaurants were really great but I was disappointed with $20 extra charge for Lobsters or nice steak. However, the regular menus had good items. The shows were great but I didn't like casino smoking area to be close to the lobby where you can smell the smoke constantly. There are plenty usb connections to the bedside lamps so don't worry about multiple usb plugs. It is helpful to grab better seats near the pool to watch movies. The food is plenty. I liked their desserts. The water stations in Lido deck was plenty, but you would be better off ordering water bottles as they taste better. Overall, I am happy with Carnival, especially the way they managed these cruises with so many people.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
The Gathering Lido Restaurant
Can be very crowded and sitting can be difficult. The burgers were the best. Use the omelette station and don't waste your time in line for Mongolian. It is not worth waiting half an hour. Choose the spice level carefully.
The Crimson Restaurant
I liked the food and the service is excellent. Don't hesitate to ask for more food.
The Chef's Art Steakhouse
Very nice steak and worth the price.
Onboard Activities
FunHub
Plenty of desktop monitors, but with the smartphones it is not used much.
Jogging Track
Nice but only when it is not windy.
Guest Services / Excursions Desk
The people at the help desk are very warm and helpful.
Entertainment
Dream Lobby
The area is nice and always fun.
Encore! Main Lounge
Comfortable. The upper areas can have pillars obstructing the views.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
Attend the shows and information sessions.