Carnival Dream
Carnival

Carnival Dream

70
SCORE
Dining 89Activities & Thrills 79Pools & Relaxation 66Entertainment 64Space & Comfort 45Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
2009
Guests
3,646
Tonnage
128,250 tons
Length
305.5 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 89/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 79/100
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 Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Dream
Maiden voyage
21 September 2009

Physical

Year Built
2009
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2017
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
128,250 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
305.5 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
38 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
14
Passenger Decks
14
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,369
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.714
Total Cabins
1,823
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
35
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,646487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
35.1762128

Amenities

Restaurants
Complimentary: 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 - Paid
3
Restaurants - Included
11
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
2
- Pools - Adults Only
0
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
13
- Hot Tubs - General Access
6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
5
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Nothing according to CSL

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
14
Restaurants Price: Included
9
Restaurants Price: Premium
5
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
4
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
9
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3ETA7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9378474
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
370490000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama City,  Panama
70.2
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 89
Activities & Thrills 79
Pools & Relaxation 66
Entertainment 64
Space & Comfort 45
Value / Cost 38