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Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Dream class, in service since 2009. She measures 128,250 gross tons and carries 3,646 guests with a crew of 1,369. She sails Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
About Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream is the lead ship of the Dream class, which also includes Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze and Costa Diadema. Built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and christened by actress Marcia Gay Harden, she entered service in September 2009 as Carnival's largest ship until Carnival Magic arrived in 2011. She carries about 3,650 guests and has two two-level dining rooms, Bonsai Sushi, Guy's Burger Joint and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse. A 2021 dry dock in Marseille gave her the new livery, and a 16-day Marseille dry dock in 2026 updated the casino and shops. She sails Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston and moves to New Orleans in May 2027.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
Home port: Galveston, Texas.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Dream sails from Galveston, Texas. The airport is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.
- United Club (E)IAH Terminal E4.7 ★
- The Centurion LoungeIAH Terminal D4.6 ★
- United Polaris LoungeIAH Terminal E4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Dream class.
How big is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream measures 128,250 gross tons and 306 metres in length, with 15 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Dream feel?
Carnival Dream has a passenger space ratio of 35.2: 128,250 gross tons for 3,646 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Dream feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Dream carry?
Carnival Dream carries 3,646 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,369 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Dream enter service?
Carnival Dream entered service in 2009 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Carnival Dream sail?
Carnival Dream sails Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Galveston, Texas.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream sails from Galveston, Texas. Fly into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), which has 12 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Dream?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Dream; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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