Carnival Dream Review
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We flew into MCO the day before with another couple and rented a car to get to Cocoa Beach. We stayed at the Courtyard Marriott and met the third couple of our group. The Courtyard is a nice enough hotel for the night.
Embarkation - Saturday morning was rather pleasant as we dropped the car off and took the shuttle to the ship. My wife and I were able to use the VIP line to get onboard. One would assume that means we would be one of the first to board the ship. Were we surprised when our friends beat us onboard the ship. Carnival needs to help VIP members figure out what to do if they really want to reward their frequent guests. It was still quick it just was not as organized as in the past.
The ship itself was great. It was well laid out except for the casino which you have to go through on the Promenade Deck to get anywhere. We loved being able to walk all the way around the ship on deck five. I think they could remove some of the lounge chairs on this deck to make more room for the walkers. Rarely were the chairs being used.
Cabin Review
Aft-View Extended Balcony
Cabin 6498 Premium Aft Balcony - We were on the Upper deck aft just above the Burgundy Lounge. We were told by the Carnival PVP when we booked the cabin that the Burgundy Lounge would quiet down around 11PM. Against my better judgement, I booked it along with my friends we had 3 cabins in a roll over the lounge. I should have listened to my better judgement. The speakers for the Burgundy Lounge are connected to our floor and there were a couple of nights when the band started up at midnight. If you are a night owl and won't be going to bed before 1AM, this is a great room overlooking the back of the ship with a larger balcony.
All the ports are excellent. You have to tender to Belize City so expect a long wait before you can actually tender if you don't have an excursion booked with Carnival.