Carnival Dream Review
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We traditionally sail with Holiday American or Italian ships while in the Mediterranean. This was our first cruise with Carnival and it is different. First, the ship has a lot more travelers and a lot of them were young people. It takes some adjustment.
Embarkation was fantastic. It was speedy, efficient with friendly smiles on the staff. Our pickup was delayed at the hotel as the van was overcrowded. Still, we didn't wait long for another van to show up. We did not have to wheel our luggage ourselves. We were dropped off beside the cargo handlers.
However, the front desk on board was woefully understaffed. That meant that a simple question took about 20 minutes to ask. Not a great first impression. Everyone was in the dining room at the same time. It was so loud and crowded that my anxiety level rose proportionately.
Cabin Review
We specifically choose a cabin that is low, in the middle and without windows. We were charged $55 per person to have the twin beds pushed together and made as one. It was worth it. We loved that we could put the suitcases under the bed. Saves on bruised shins. The room was immaculate as was the bathroom. Plenty of counter space and shelves with bumpers to keep things in place. Note: even if we were given a room higher up, we probably wouldn't like it. Tried one with a portal and sea sickness wasn't overcome even with drugs.