Carnival Dream Review

Carnival Dreaming: Mostly Good---Could be made better

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Dream

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Sail Date: Jan 2010
Cabin: Cove Balcony

We cruised on the Jan. 23rd departure to the Western Caribbean and we would like to share our impressions with everyone because of the several negative reviews that had us and possibly many others wondering about this new ship. This was our first Carnival cruise after 7 others on HAL, NCL and RCL. Bottom Line: If price is right, DO IT.

Pre-Cruise we flew into Orlando and spent that afternoon at Leu Gardens in Winter Park, this Arboretum has a nice tour of the original house in the gardens, but with most else pretty much self guided. Next day went to Universal Studios that was pretty pricey for both admission and parking and had several shops and features closed with no warning. Next day we headed toward Port Canaveral (PC) with a detour to the Kennedy Space Center for the day. This is a really great thing to add to your itinerary and if you want to stay in PC pre-cruise, several hotels have a shuttle to the Space Center but this is an easy drive with a rental car and a wonderful experience that truly takes at least 5-6 hours. Be sure to do the Shuttle Launch Experience and see all of the Hi-Def movies included in the ticket price (BTW a ticket is good for 7 days if you can fit that in with a shorter cruise than our 7 day or if you want to go for a couple of days pre- or post-cruise.

Embarkation: Pretty fast and flawless except when they directed us to the front of the area because of my wife's hip problem and then forgot about us when it came to the required assistance to get on the ship. Minor delay. As queried before: WHY don't they take your picture at the check in desk??? Why delay everyone at the ship portal??? WHY??

Cabin Review

Cove Balcony

Cabin 7C

Cove balcony cabins are a good experience together with privacy,shelter and great views... but we found noisy neighbors and those that smoke can be down sides

Cabins in Deck 1 and 2 (Only those in Stern and Aft sections) will have loud noise and vibration from thrusters when entering and leaving ports.

Cabins have tiny bedside table but with no drawers for supplies etc.

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