Signature highlights
Carnival WaterWorks water park, a wraparound promenade, Ocean Plaza, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar and a Cloud 9 Spa hydrotherapy pool.
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream is a 3,646-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2009. This page lists 14 upcoming departures across 14 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting supervised children’s and teen spaces
✓ Travelers who prefer many included casual dining choices
✓ Guests seeking pools, waterslides and outdoor activities
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Carnival Dream at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 83%
A large ship at 130,000 gross tons — #88 of 566 ships we track. 36 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting supervised children’s and teen spaces
- Travelers who prefer many included casual dining choices
- Guests seeking pools, waterslides and outdoor activities
- Cruisers who enjoy large production lounges and nightlife
- Passengers wanting a broad range of balcony cabins
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a small-ship atmosphere
- Guests wanting many complimentary specialty restaurants
- Passengers prioritizing quiet adult spaces throughout the ship
- Travelers requiring extensive suite inventory
- Cruisers seeking a large number of modern attractions
Live Position ● 28 minutes ago
Heading to: GalvestonCurrently on: 14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise (14 nights) — En route to Galveston, Tx — last stop Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Galveston, Tx
→ Key West, Fl
→ Grand Turk
→ San Juan, Puerto Rico
→ St. Thomas, Usvi
→ St. Kitts, Wi
→ St. Maarten, Na
→ St. Croix, Usvi
→ Ocho Rios, Jamaica
→ Galveston, Tx
Coming up
- Galveston arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
19.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream is the first ship in Carnival’s Dream class and remains a large, family-focused vessel with capacity for 3,646 guests at double occupancy. Passenger highlights include Carnival WaterWorks, Cloud 9 Spa, multiple bars, dual-level dining rooms, casual branded venues, a steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi. The ship completed a 16-day dry dock in Marseille in 2026, adding refreshed retail and casino spaces plus a new Dreams Studio.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 3ETA7
- IMO number
- 9378474
- MMSI
- 370490000
- Draft
- 8.2 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family-oriented facilities include Carnival WaterWorks and supervised youth programming for children, tweens and teens.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa provides spa treatments, a hydrotherapy pool and dedicated spa-category accommodations.
Accessibility
Carnival lists 35 accessible staterooms among the ship’s accommodations.
Deck plans
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Deck 15
Serenity Adult Only Retreat Twister WaterslideDeck 14
Serenity Adult Only Retreat Sports Square Fitness Studio Hair & Beauty Salon Serenity Bar VIP Couples VIP Flotation Treatment RoomDeck 12
Carnival Seaside Theater The Chef's Art Steakhouse Carnival WaterWorks Cloud 9 Spa Cloud 9 Spa: Hydrotherapy Pool Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite Mini Golf Jogging Track Laconium Oriental Steam Bath Tepidarium Aroma Steam Bath Relax Lounge Ladies' Locker Men's Locker Coed Sauna Steam Interior BalconyDeck 11
The Gathering Camp Ocean Bandstand Interior Upper/Lower Interior Ocean View Balcony Ocean SuiteDeck 10
BlueIguana Tequila Bar RedFrog Rum Bar Sunset Pool Waves Pool BlueIguana Cantina Guy's Burger Joint Pizzeria del Capitano Seafood Shack The Gathering Lido Restaurant Mongolian Wok Sunset Bar Grand Buffet Interior Interior with Picture Window BalconyDeck 9
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Junior SuiteDeck 8
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Premium Vista BalconyDeck 7
Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Junior Suite Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 6
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Premium Vista BalconyDeck 5
Encore! Main Lounge Jackpot Casino Burgundy Aft Lounge The Song Jazz Lounge Sam's Piano Bar Caliente Dance Club Ocean Plaza The Lanai Promenade Alchemy Bar Bonsai Sushi Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que The Fun Shops Cherry on Top Jackpot Bar Plaza Cafe Art Gallery The Dream Atrium Carnival Adventures Store Dance Floor The Lanai Upper Dream St. Promenade StageDeck 4
Encore! Main Lounge Scarlet Restaurant The Crimson Restaurant The Page Turner Library Rendezvous Club Lounge Club O2 Circle C The Warehouse Video Arcade The Photo Gallery The Dream Atrium Jackpot Casino Non-Smoking Lower Dream Street PromenadeDeck 3
The Dream Lobby Encore! Main Lounge Scarlet Restaurant The Crimson Restaurant Dream Bar Dreams Studio Stage Carnival Adventures Guest Services Dance Floor Crimson Lounge 1 Rest. Annex Crimson Lounge 2 Rest. Annex Galley Aft AtriumDeck 2
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Porthole Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View Cove BalconyDeck 1
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Porthole Ocean View Deluxe Ocean ViewView the official Carnival Dream deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Upper/LowerBooking code 1A; upper and lower beds. | Inside | 29 | 160 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 11 |
| InteriorBooking codes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H and spa code 4S. | Inside | 661 | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| PortholeBooking code PT; two porthole windows. | Oceanview | 6 | 170 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 2 |
| Interior with Picture WindowBooking code 4J; windows have obstructed views. | Inside | 23 | 170 sq ft | — | 4 | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Dining, bars & venues
30 included 9 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Scarlet Restaurant
Included
One of the ship's two main dining rooms, serving waiter-service meals.
The Crimson Restaurant
Included
The second main dining room provides waiter-service meals.
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
A sit-down sushi restaurant serving sushi, sashimi and related dishes.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Included
A casual barbecue venue offering smoked meats and side dishes.
The Gathering
Included
The ship's buffet restaurant includes buffet stations, deli service and pizza.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
A casual counter-service venue serving tacos and burritos.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
A poolside counter-service venue serving burgers and fries.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
A casual pizzeria serving hand-tossed pizza.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
A seafood venue serving fried and steamed seafood, rolls, salads and soups.
The Chef's Art Steakhouse
Extra cost
A reservation-based specialty restaurant serving steak and seafood.
The Gathering Lido Restaurant
Included
Mongolian Wok
Plaza Cafe
Bars & lounges
Rendezvous Club Lounge
Varies
A small lounge with a bar.
Sam's Piano Bar
Varies
A piano bar offering sing-along entertainment and drinks.
Alchemy Bar
Varies
A cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
A poolside bar serving tequila drinks, margaritas and beer.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
A poolside bar specializing in rum drinks and beer.
Sunset Bar
Dream Bar
Jackpot Bar
Serenity Bar
History & sister ships
- 2009Entered service, built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone.
- 2012A Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment added RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Cherry on Top and new Captain's Suites above the bridge.
- 2017A major refurbishment added Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, Bonsai Sushi, Alchemy Bar and Pizzeria del Capitano, along with refreshed public areas.
- 2021A scheduled dry dock included maintenance work and application of Carnival's red, white and blue hull livery.
- 2026A 16-day Marseille dry dock added Dreams Studio and a Carnival Adventures Store and refreshed the casino, Effy Jewelry area and other public spaces.
Other Dream ships
Where Carnival Dream sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $57 | $82 | $120 | $150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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All 14 itineraries and their departure dates
- 14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 16 Jan 2027
- 14 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 2 Jan 2027
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 20 May 2027
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 16 May 2027
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 18 May 2028
- 5-Night Caribbean from New Orleans via Cozumel & Progreso 24 May 2027
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 27 Dec 2026
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 22 Dec 2028
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 7 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise 8 May 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 21 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 14 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 31 Oct 2026
- 8 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 19 Dec 2026
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Dream FAQ
What flag does Carnival Dream sail under?
Carnival Dream is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does Carnival Dream hold?
Carnival Dream carries about 3,646 guests with roughly 1,369 crew.
How old is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream entered service in 2009 and was last refurbished in 2026.
How big is Carnival Dream?
At 130,000 gross tons and 306 m long, Carnival Dream is a large ship — larger than 83% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Dream?
Most venues use casual resort wear. Main dining rooms may designate some evenings as Cruise Elegant, when dressier clothing is recommended.
Which dining venues are included?
The main dining rooms, The Gathering buffet, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que and other standard casual venues are included. The steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi and Seafood Shack carry additional charges.
Are gratuities automatically charged?
Carnival applies daily gratuities to applicable onboard accounts, with the option to adjust them through Guest Services.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Wi-Fi is available through Carnival's onboard internet service. Access requires a purchased Wi-Fi plan unless included through a booking-specific benefit.
Is Carnival Dream accessible for guests with disabilities?
The ship has accessible routes, accessible public restrooms and accessible staterooms. Carnival advises guests to confirm individual mobility requirements with Guest Access Services before sailing.
What facilities are available for children and teenagers?
Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 to 11, Circle C is for ages 12 to 14 and Club O2 is for ages 15 to 17. These supervised youth areas are located on Deck 4 and Deck 11.