First a background. This was my 6th cruise and my wife's 3rd cruise. Although all with Carnival, close members of family and friends did cruise with other companies such as RCCL, Princess and MSC cruises. So we are aware of other offers even though we did not experienced them yet.

This cruise was special to us since we had invited 20 people from family and friends to attend our wedding on the beautiful St. Thomas Island and, for most of them, board a first cruise on a mega-liner.

This trip took all 13 months in the planning. 19 of us where on the same flight from Montreal arriving in Orlando the day before the cruise departure. 3 other members of our party where on different flights and plan. evertheless, everyone made it on the Carnival Dream on time for departure. Read more