Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream measures 128,251 gross tons and carries approximately 3,646 guests across 15 decks.
What Carnival Dream Is Like
Onboard, she carries SportSquare ropes course, Mini-golf, Jogging track and Ocean Plaza.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Beach Pool, Lido pool and Cloud 9 Spa hydrotherapy pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks (including Twister waterslide) and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Evenings run through Encore Lounge (main theatre), Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Ocean Plaza and Alchemy Bar.
Dining on Carnival Dream
Your fare covers the main dining rooms aboard Carnival Dream.
- Main dining — Crimson Restaurant and Scarlet Restaurant, included
- Lido Marketplace — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Mongolian Wok and Seaday Brunch
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and The Chef’s Table
What There Is To Do on Carnival Dream
Everything below is confirmed on Carnival Dream herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- SportSquare ropes course
- Mini-golf
- Jogging track
- Ocean Plaza
- Encore Lounge (main theatre)
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Ocean Plaza
- Alchemy Bar
Carnival Dream is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Carnival Dream Suits
Carnival Dream runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Carnival Dream Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream has specialty restaurants including Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and The Chef’s Table, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining rooms and the Lido Marketplace buffet are included in your fare. Complimentary casual spots include Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and BlueIguana Cantina.
Does Carnival Dream have a water slide?
Yes. Carnival Dream has Carnival WaterWorks. There is also Carnival WaterWorks splash area for younger children.
Does Carnival Dream have a roller coaster?
No. BOLT, Carnival’s roller coaster at sea, is only on the Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Dream is a Dream-class ship.
Is Carnival Dream good for kids?
Carnival Dream runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Carnival Dream?
Your fare on Carnival Dream includes the main dining rooms, the Lido Marketplace buffet and Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and BlueIguana Cantina. Main-stage entertainment such as Playlist Productions and The Punchliner Comedy Club is included too. Specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
What is there to do on Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream offers SportSquare ropes course, mini-golf, a jogging track and Ocean Plaza. Evening entertainment includes Playlist Productions and The Punchliner Comedy Club.
How many passengers does Carnival Dream hold?
Carnival Dream carries approximately 3,646 guests.
How big is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream measures 128,251 gross tons across 15 decks.
How old is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream entered service in 2009.
What class of ship is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream is a Dream-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream sails with a crew of about 1,369, serving approximately 3,646 guests.
Which ships are Carnival Dream's sister ships?
Carnival Dream shares her Dream-class design with Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze.
Where does Carnival Dream sail?
Carnival Dream has recently sailed Caribbean. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
Tell us what you’re imagining aboard Carnival Dream and a real cruise specialist — not a bot, not a call center — will get back to you within one business day.
Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
Weekend Bahamas run or 30-night grand voyage — same care.
Family reunions, weddings at sea, milestone birthdays — we love a full table.
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