The dream is a beautiful ship. We had a group of 18 adults ranging in age from 21 to 64. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. The food was excellent. We dined mostly in the dining room. Although the lines moved quickly with the buffet style eating we chose the dining room for breakfast and always for supper. Our server was exceptional and met our every need. Our children swam with the dolphins in Cozumel. They really enjoyed that. We paid to watch and shot some great pictures. I would not encourage other family members to pay and just watch. Save your money for Rotan and Zip line. That was the most fun. There is beach area right at the port that looked very nice and I was told you only have to pay if you went on the chair lift. We did do zip line then went to Tabyana(sp) beach which was a package deal. In Belize we rode tender to shopping area but did not leave that area...which is what guest services recommended.Other family members did go to a private beach area in Belize but they were picked up by a tender right at the boat and taken to the private beach. We did the same in Costa Maya but it was raining when we arrived but great shopping area with pool and nice beach area. Unsure if it cost to use pool area. Overall we had a blast and already looking at other cruises with Carnival for next year. Carnival does need more pools and I would suggest an Adult only pool. They have numerous Jacuzzis that we really enjoyed. I am surprised when I read negative comments because we all had a very positive experience. I would highly recommend this ship.