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Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
Carnival Dream

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 01, 2023

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7236

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

For my 1st cruise I learned a lot. It was great. I will not go on an island with nothing to do again like in Costa Maya. You get no peace and they hound you to buy stuff. So be prepared. Or I will stay on the boat next time. Drink package is Worth it.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Getting on the ship was smooth for the amount of people that were boarding. People were nice and helpful

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The ship was awesome. Level 5, Jermaine bartender was AMAZING! He has a warm soul and very helpful. I even went through there at 3am looking for a soda. He was cleaning the bar, with a smile he told me where to go and still had the same energy he had earlier that day at 7pm when I seen him. He is really truly the best. I will remember him.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
I love the activities especially the comedy shows. I loved the band that came and performed 80s and 70 they did AMAZINGGGG. I was upset that karaoke competition was for 1 hour and you couldn't sign up til 9 and he did not start calling people till 9:20 then he only let 5 people sing and it was over. But there was a room full of people and it either should had been longer or had been better prepared. A lot of people were bummed. It should had been 2 hours at least.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The Piano man was AMAZING. It was his last trip so that is lame. I hope they get someone as good. The 80s and 70 Band was amazing.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Jermaine was AMAZING/ bartender. Henry was on the 7th floor and cleaned our rooms, he was very accomadating.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
It was great

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
I liked our room, but our fridge was dirty, like someone spilt something in it and it clearly was not wiped down. But other than that it was great.

Ship tip

Go to the Serenity place if you are over 21. It was definately worth the peace. I wish I had done that sooner in the trip.

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

2 out of 5

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
They had everyone come out of our rooms at 8:15 am. Then we were all standing around with bags for almost an hour to be told we could leave. We had to inch are way past people. It was so unorganized. Now, had we of been staying in our rooms till our Number was called then it was had been easier. It was very ridiculous. But once you got off the boat, it moved fast. everyone was frustrated.
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10 Comments

cmglover25    1 year ago

Great ship. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Nofilter142    1 year ago

This is a great ship to have your first cruise on I hope you look forward to your next.

CruisersWeAre    1 year ago

You have to realize they have many rooms to clean before the next cruisers come onboard. Having you out of your cabin early allows the next cruisers in their cabin at a reasonable time.

Sogmoore    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Welcome to cruise life! Glad you had an enjoyable time on your cruise. Thank you for the review.

javawoody    1 year ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise

carolj68    1 year ago

Thanks glad you enjoyed your cruise

lsbs    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

TXgandy    1 year ago

Costa Maya is not on an island.

HeavySeas    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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