Had a great time

Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 4.7
Author: brettzsl

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

brettzsl

Contributor Level: Second Mate

105 Days Till Next Cruise

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2022

Ship: Carnival Dream

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We had a great time. Cruise was so much fun. Around day 5 we felt really back so got tested for covid and were positive. This sailing had a lot of covid on board. There was a lot of talk about it in facebook group. Not many people got tested while on the ship but were walking around sick saying it was allergies. If more people would of tested it should of made it not so bad. Overall we still had a good cruise and have another one booked.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

This was the most traffic I have had to deal with at the port. The Dream and the Vista were in port.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All the food was amazing. We did the steakhouse and I would high reccomend it.

Pizzeria del Capitano

5 out of 5

Best pizza at sea.

The Chef's Art Steakhouse

5 out of 5

Service and food was excellent.

BlueIguana Cantina

5 out of 5

Always very good.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We hit the pools, hot tubs, casino. Only thing really missing that would help the experience on this ship is if there was a red frog pub. I dont feel they need that big art gallery on board. Even when they do the art auction they do it in the club area.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Dream Lobby

5 out of 5

Love the look.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Service was excellent across the board. We even had dinner service at the MDR a couple times are were were done in less than an hour and did not feel rushed at all. They were just very quick at bringing or food out to us and it tasted great.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship was very clean. I always say someone cleaning and wiping down touch points. Just with there was a red frog pub.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We had a aft balcony room and it was great and very clean. Actually had a lot of room in it too.

Ship tip

Make sure to get a water shuttle ticket to go to half moon cay and get to half moon cay early to get a good spot and avoid a long waiting getting off the ship.

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

We waled around had a great time. Went to Key West Rum distillery, Southern most point, DJ's for a lobster roll, had key lime pie. Went to visit Robert the doll.

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5

We stayed on the ship here. Just not really anything that interested us and with cheers and free food on the ship we just took advantage of that.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Has one of the most amazing beaches.

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Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Walked to Margaritaville. Had a great time there.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

One day 5 we tested positive for covid so moved down the the 1st floor. Were first off the ship.

Traveler Photos

13 Comments

byhisgrace 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback

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GabeNSteph 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback

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phox1515 2 years ago

I just can't grasp how covid is still an issue. Seems like most international ports are taking good precautions, 90% of the ship passengers must be fully vaccinated plus testing before the cruise... I just don't get it. Not letting it scare me, I'm just tired of these requirements that are not going anywhere for long as we keep having cases.

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sheilagraves19 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing. I will make sure I stay masked up.

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CurlyCruiserYAY 2 years ago

Woohoo

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Oops 😬 thanks

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CollinsCruise 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience and I’m sorry to hear about your Covid experience.

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Tropicgal 2 years ago

I hope the virus didn’t hit you hard and you’re quickly recovering. Thanks for the review!

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for the review sorry you became ill

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takens 2 years ago

Thank you! I appreciate your positive attitude and your review of The Dream.

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MargieRita 2 years ago

Sorry you became ill and hopefully you’ll have a great make up cruise at some point. Thanks for your review.

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry you became ill. Hope you are feeling better. Appreciate your detailed feedback. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

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WhippetMum 2 years ago

Very selfish that people wouldn't get tested when sick.

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