Amazing! Loved it! Can't wait to return.

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 11, 2020

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6309

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Absolutely Loved it. It was relaxing, peaceful, regenuvinating. I took time to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets, read and self reflection. It was exactly what i need shopping and exploring with good girlfriends. We are now planning our next one and plan to do it at least once a year. I will do another in a few months with family.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
We were confused and tried to board Vista, better signage for drivers trying to get to ships.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Coffee shop drinks mediocre at best, not worth it. So glad friends ordered first. I love Starbucks. Also we had a cookie and two cupcakes from there, kept trying hoping! All terrible. The staff where okay but not as friendly and warm as rest of employees. The buffet was good dor the value it would have been great if the food could be warmer. Cold pastries, waffle, barley warm main dishes. I understand concern about fire but maybe toasters that just circulate food through or even specifically grounded microwaves. Food in dining room was at least hot. Pancakes are awful. Dining food bit more seasoned please. Loved taco bar, griiled hot sandwiches, Guy's Burgers. Pizza was good too. They should not serve if burnt.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Loved the fitness center went every morning but one. Loved steam room. Adult areas. NEXT time i will do pool, mini golf and more. Even though i didn't make it to all activities i liked having the options and will do when i return with my family. This was a girl's trip.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Enjoyed 80's show and trivia game that followed. Violinist, steel drums, DJ's. Silly games. Both comedians!!! Lady favorite! With lady comedian hold in bigger place!!! She was hilarious i will follow Caroline Picard i believe her name was. The young people in the 80's show all have bright futures. Loved Art shows . Friend brought art. I will future.

Children's Programs

Didn't have any free range tagged chickens in our group! Lol. I did enjoy watching them getting people involved with scavenger hunt.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff were AMAZING!!!!! I wish i had gotten the endless list of hardworking smiling people who deserve to be named. I loved how everyone would stop pick up trash, ask if we needed anything and strived to make sure that everyone needs where met not just my party. We were fortunate to have Richard, Alberto, and Lawrence for our waiters who repeatedly exceeded our expectations.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Yes!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Yaopeila did an excellent job and was very personable. I made due. Cabin size was small but that didn't bother me. I was never in my cabin except to sleep, shower or change. I was literally ALL over the ship.

Ship tip

Do it!!!!!! Build a bigger budget. I will eat at other restaurants and do spa time next time. Also plan parking in advance. We were stuckbon ship extra 12 hours Stafd was EXCELLENT and i don't know what people wanted. So i would tell them to plan for the possibility of such thing.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5
Didn't do anything in Galveston.

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5
Enjoyed shopping however looking back i should have broke from my friend's and did an excursion. Next time i will. Not a huge shopper.

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

5 out of 5
Saw the Mayan ruins!!! I am going back there with my family!! Awesome!!!!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Staff did an an excellent job of trying to make up for the weather. I didn't understand why some people were so upset when no one can predict or control the weather.
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11 Comments

Fiesta83    4 years ago

Carnival is the place for fun

Fiesta83    4 years ago

Outstanding

Meemeej    4 years ago

Which ruins did you do? Also does the excursion pick you up at the ship or do you have to go to town?

cmglover25    4 years ago

Love the Dream. I love watching to sunrise and the sunset.

Tigress22    4 years ago

I always feel the same way about all of my curise!

Mydogluke    4 years ago

Love the Dream

DebandMarkC    4 years ago

Free range tagged chickens!!!....HILARIOUS

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

So glad you enjoyed.

portofrome    4 years ago

Thanks for your review

greggillespie    4 years ago

Great view and awesome attitude about the unpredictable weather!

CruzeFan    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. I have seen a few negative reviews lately. Not sure how some seem to find a way to be miserable on a cruise.

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