Best. Birthday. Cruise. Ever!

Carnival Dream Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 9
Helpful Votes: 213

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Carnival Dream

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 24, 2024

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8280

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

This was my birthday cruise and my third or fourth time doing this itinerary in the last twelve months. It was an amazing trip and I made so many new friends and cruise family!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation was a breeze with the 1230-1300 Arrival Time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Alchemy Bar

5 out of 5

This was the place to find me on this cruise, we had an absolute blast with the bartenders!!

The Chef's Art Steakhouse

5 out of 5

First Night dinner was absolutely perfect! The service and food was so on-point!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5
Did not use

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff on the Dream are so helpful and awesome!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
This balcony cabin is in the middle of the ship, situated nicely between the Atrium elevators and the Aft elevators, providing easy access to anywhere you need to be.

Ship tip

Enjoy the ship, staff, and every venue that you can. You will have a great time!

Ports of call

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
The Fins Up Waterpark at Margaritaville was so much fun!!

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5
Hog's Breath Saloon is one of my favorite stops for great food and drinks.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
The new debarkation process is streamlined, and if everyone sticks to their assigned (or chosen) times, everything works out perfectly!

Traveler Photos

Filet mignon, mashed potatoes, and steamed broccoli 🥰 Hog's Breath Saloon Port stalls Fins Up Waterpark Winston, Shurvin, and Bastion were the best! Sam is missing from this picture, he's awesome!
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8 Comments

Ladyjunecliff     8 months ago

Sounds like a great way to have birthday cake!

Sogmoore     8 months ago

Nice pix and thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie     8 months ago

Appreciate your feedback. Cruising is the best way to celebrate a birthday, congratulations! Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

cruising2004     8 months ago

Happy birthday! Glad you had an awesome celebration! Thank you for your review.

HeavySeas     8 months ago

Awesome.....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

javawoody     8 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your birthday Cruise

ZATHROS     8 months ago

Thank you for the review. And Happy belated birthday 🎂

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