Carnival Dream Review
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Normally we cruise with our two children ages 6 and 8 but since we were celebrating our 10th Anniversary we went without the kids for some much needed quiet time.
Cabin- We booked the Ocean Suite as a gift to ourselves and we were not disappointed. The additional space to move around was wonderful and the extra closet space and makeup desk outside of the bathroom was amazing as well. Bathroom had a jucuzzi tub and double vanity. NOTE- the water is slightly yellow so I would not take a bath and after trying the first night switched to bottled water at dinner just in case. Our balcany had two chairs and a little table between as well as a lounge chair. Wonderful for nighttime relaxing and for watching our departure from the ports. We also ALWAYS book a cabin midship. We were tempted after listening to everyone go on about their cove balconies and wrap around aft balconies to go that route but since we dont like to feel the ship roll, we stuck with midship and by Thursday and Friday the ship was really rocking and we were glad we made the decision we did!!!
Embarkment- We flew into Orlando the same day as the cruise and used Executive VIP Limo- Mike Robinson to take us to the Port. www.executiveviplimousine.com or 321-505-0009. Mike was fantastic and reasonable. Only about $10 more per person to take a personal towncar than to take the Carnival bus with everyone else! We had him stop at the gas station to pick up 2 twelve packs of soda to carry on. Once at the port around 11:30am there was a huge line to check in. Luckily since we had a suite we were able to move to the VIP lines and that was super fast. What a luxury! Not one we would normally do but since we were celebrating.... We had lunch at the pasta bar since we knew this would be full later in the cruise. Wonderful meal but very slow! On Disney and RC their pasta section is much faster as they already have pasta ready and sauces ready that they quickly heat up for you. Not so on Carnival, they make it for you and bring it to your table and are very slow. This needs improvement.
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Ocean Suite
Cabin 7330- Great space. Two large hanging closets, mid ship therefore not as much rocking when rough. Bathroom double vanity, jacuzzi tub, separate outside space with makeup chair/desk. Lots of other storage, great balcony with 2 regular chairs and table plus 1 lounge chair, elevators close by to get to buffet. Elevators are not noisy! Ask for refrigerator to be emptied to make room for any sodas you bring on board or any wine that you havent finished onboard to be drank later in the cruise.