Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
45Beats 14% of ships
Dining
89Top 12% of ships
Entertainment
64Beats 35% of ships
Activities & Thrills
79Top 22% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
66Beats 42% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 89/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 79/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 45/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCarnival
Ship NameDream
Maiden voyage21 September 2009
Physical
Year Built2009
Refurbished 2017
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 128,250 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 305.5 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 38 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 14
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks14
Speed 22.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,369
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.7
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,823
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins35
Passenger Capacity 3,646
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 35.176
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsComplimentary: Scarlet Restaurant and Crimson Restaurant (main dining rooms), The Gathering / Lido Marketplace (buffet), Blue Iguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse, Carnival Deli, Mongolian Wok, Pizzeria del Capitano, Pasta Bella (Captain's Pasta Bar), Swirls (ice cream), Mast Grill and Bar. Specialty/paid: The Chef's Art Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Bar, Seafood Shack.
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included11
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only0
- Pools - Exclusive0
Outdoor Pools3
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs13
- Hot Tubs - General Access6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges5
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded
Special AmenitiesNothing according to CSL
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.75
Domestic Beer Price$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants14
Restaurants Price: Included9
Restaurants Price: Premium5
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down4
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve9
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3ETA7
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9378474
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 370490000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama City, Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.