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 12 upcoming departures across 12 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.
Carnival Dream at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 82%
A large ship at 130,000 gross tons — #88 of 520 ships we track. 36 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 27 minutes ago
Heading to: GalvestonCurrently on: 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Galveston, Tx — last stop Cozumel, Mexico
Galveston, Tx
→ Montego Bay, Jamaica
→ Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
→ Cozumel, Mexico
→ Galveston, Tx
Coming up
- Galveston arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
25.0 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
Dining
Dining includes two dual-level main dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Pizzeria del Capitano.
Entertainment
Ocean Plaza combines food, drinks and live entertainment, while the ship also offers casino gaming, themed bars and varied stage and onboard entertainment.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 1,823 guest staterooms, including interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite categories, with Cloud 9 Spa staterooms and suites also available.
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.
History & sister ships
Other Dream ships
Where Carnival Dream sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $81 | $82 | $137 | $339 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
Jump from Carnival Dream sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.
Itineraries & Sailings
From $1,444
· $103/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 17, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $4,751
· $339/night
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Next: Jan 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $5,140
· $367/night
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Next: Jan 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $392
· $98/night
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Next: May 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $516
· $129/night
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Next: May 16, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $388
· $78/night
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Next: May 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,099
· $183/night
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Next: Dec 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $723
· $103/night
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Next: May 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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· $92/night
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Next: Nov 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $81/night
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Next: Oct 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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· $82/night
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Next: Nov 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
From $1,098
· $137/night
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Next: Dec 19, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | 14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 14 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 21, 2026 | 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Dec 27, 2026 | 8 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 27, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 6 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 16, 2027 | 14 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise | 14 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 30, 2027 | 14 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 14 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 8, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | 7 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 16, 2027 | May 20, 2027 | 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 4 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 20, 2027 | May 24, 2027 | 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise | 4 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 24, 2027 | May 29, 2027 | 5-Night Caribbean from New Orleans via Cozumel & Progreso | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
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 82% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.