Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
72Top 35% of ships
Dining
50Beats 12% of ships
Entertainment
61Beats 28% of ships
Activities & Thrills
79Top 22% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
71Top 40% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 79/100
Attentive service — about 1.7 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineDisney
Ship NameDream
Maiden voyage26 January 2011
Physical
Year Built2010
Refurbished 2018
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderMeyer Werft
Gross Tonnage 129,690 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 339.8 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 40.5 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.
Ship Within a ShipConcierge level (Deck 12 lounge, secured keyed access) — Disney's version of a ship-within-a-ship concept
Total decks 14
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks14
Speed 23.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,458
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.7
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,250
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins25
Passenger Capacity 4,000
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 32.423
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsEnchanted Garden, Royal Palace, Animator's Palate (rotational, included); Palo and Remy (specialty, paid); Cabanas and Flo's Cafe (casual, included)
Restaurants - Paid2
Restaurants - Included3
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools3
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs2
- Hot Tubs - General Access4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges11
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoNo
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
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 AreaYes
Special AmenitiesAquaDuck — a 765-foot water coaster (first of its kind at sea) that loops through the ship's forward funnel
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.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6YR6
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9434254
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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 311042900
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Bahamas
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.