A SWEET DREAM...
We sailed the E. Caribbean Route on the Dream from May 8 - May 15, , and loved every minute of it. We had read the poor reviews and were worried as many have said they were too. So, quickly, I will report what we experienced. And thanks to those who did write reviews for Cruise Critics.. I poured over them for months.
EMBARKTATION....Easy. People living close to the Port, and driving in were apparently called by Carnival, and told to arrive early. We did. We were told to be there by 10:30 and we were. We waited a few moments after doing our registration, then we were boarded. We were sitting on the Lido Deck, eating pizza by a little after 11:00 am. I kid you not.
Lovely cabin....Panorama Deck Balcony 11265. Problems..hard to get to Dining areas without crossing Open Deck. So much for your hair style. We had to go down on an elevator..not easy to get at Dinner time either..then cross on another deck..then hop another elevator. I would NOT stay on this deck again. That said..the balcony had a lovely view, it was quiet except for noises around ten or so from I think the Lanai Deck. We slept right through it..so not too bad. Everything in cabin worked well, it was clean but not made up until after lunch. The attendant had to do the cabins across the hall too. She was excellent, it was not her fault, but my DH and I leave the cabin early, and stay out until ten or so, just to get it made up. All in all..Nice Cabin.