Planning your cruise? This video is your complete guide! Our Carnival Dream Ship Tour is a Full Walk-Through of the entire cruise ship, starting high and working our way down. This is the perfect video to watch Before You Sail so you know where everything is located!
Upper Decks: Sun, Fun & Dining โ๏ธ๐
We begin on the upper decks, showcasing the tranquil Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, the Cloud 9 Spa and Fitness Center, and the Carnival WaterWorks. We feature all the pools, hot tubs, the running track, the Deck 10 Lido Marketplace Buffet, and quick-service dining like Guy’s Burger Joint and Blue Iguana Cantina.
The Lido Deck is ready! โ๏ธ This is the main pool area on the Carnival Dream before the crowds arrive. Perfect spot for a sea day movie!
Lower Decks: Entertainment & The Atrium ๐ญ๐น
Next, we head down to explore the main interior decks. You’ll find the elegant Main Dining Rooms, the Dream Atrium, the Encore Theater, and the Burgundy Lounge. We make sure to walk through the Warehouse Arcade and shops so you can see the entire Carnival Dream! Join us for this full ship tour on the Carnival Dream!
Lights, camera, action! ๐ญ Get a look at the massive Encore Theater, where you’ll catch the evening production shows and comedy acts.
Wondering what food is REALLY included with your cruise fare? Our ultimate Carnival Dream Food Tour is here! We take you on a complete tour of the complimentary dining options so you know what to expect from your cruise fare.
We dive into the best quick service spots located right inside the Lido Marketplace Buffet area: the Carnival Deli and the Mongolian Wok! You’ll also see how to build your perfect meal at the nearby Blue Iguana Cantina.
Time for tacos! ๐ฎ This is the famous Blue Iguana Cantina, where you can customize your perfect breakfast burrito or lunch taco with fresh toppings and salsas. It’s one of the best complimentary dining spots on the entire Carnival Dream! ๐ถ๏ธ
Featured Complimentary Venues ๐ฅฉโ
The video features the incredible burgers at Guy’s Burger Joint (Lido Deck) and the delicious slow-smoked meats at Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse (Deck 5). We also cover late-night options like the Pizzeria Del Capitano, which stays open late into the evening.
Sit-Down Dining & Full Scope ๐ฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
The video covers all three meal times, from the elegant Sea Day Brunch in the Main Dining Room to the traditional three-course dinners. This video is your comprehensive guide to eating your way through the Carnival Dream!
Complimentary luxury! ๐ฆ This beautiful lobster tail was served during our second Formal Night dinner in the Main Dining Room. It’s one of the best included options of the entire cruise and a definite highlight of the evening!
Our Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise is wrapping up, and we’re sharing all the highlights from our fantastic Final Sea Day! Day 6 was a perfect mix of thrilling activities and relaxing moments before heading back to Galveston.
Daytime Fun and Serenity โ๏ธ๐น
Our morning started with a delicious Sea Day Brunch. After that, we split our time between relaxation and thrills: we found sunshine and peace on the Serenity Deck and then headed to the water slides for some high-energy fun!
Carnival Dream Waterslides ๐ฆ
For lunch, we indulged in a final feast, enjoying a custom creation from the Mongolian Wok and a classic from Guy’s Burger Joint. The afternoon kept the fun going with shows like The World Works Here and the popular Q&A session, Q & Awesome.
Formal Farewell and Hilarious Show ๐ฅ๐คฃ
Our cruise concluded with a final, memorable dinner in the Crimson Dining Room. The highlight? Enjoying that amazing braised beef brisket! After dinner, we went for one last show, the hilarious Love and Marriage Show in the Encore Theater, which was a perfect end to our six nights of fun!
Cruise Details
๐ข Ship: Carnival Dream
โ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
โญ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
โจ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
๐ Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel
Ready to see how we spent our last day? Watch our full vlog below!
Planning your cruise workouts? This video is your complete guide to the Cloud 9 Fitness Center on the Carnival Dream!
The best part? It’s complimentary to use! We take you on a quick tour of the gym, located at the front of the ship on Deck 12, and showcase all the equipment available:
Ready for a workout at sea! ๐ช This is the Life Fitness machine area in the Carnival Dream Gym. They have everything you need for both upper and lower body strength training! #CruiseGym #LifeFitness #CarnivalDreamThe Cloud 9 Fitness Center is fully stocked with free weights and benches, all complimentary to use during your cruise! #FreeWeights #CruiseFitness #CarnivalCruiseCardio with a view! ๐โโ๏ธ Treadmills and ellipticals at the Carnival Dream Gym. Best view at sea while getting your morning run in! ๐ #TreadmillView #CruiseGymTour #CarnivalDream
Treadmills and Ellipticals
Exercise Bikes
Free Weights and Benches
We show you what the gym looks like, where it’s located, and remind you of the hours (6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.). If you’re sailing on the Carnival Dream, this tour will help you plan your fitness routine!
Planning your sea days on the Carnival Dream? This quick video is your guide to the ship’s arcade!
We take you on a complete walk-through of the Warehouse Arcade, located on Deck 4. You’ll see the variety of classic arcade games, the exciting VR games, and the popular redemption games where you can win prizes! We also give you a look at the Prize Hub and show you exactly what the tokens cost.
If you’re sailing on the Carnival Dream, this tour will show you exactly what fun is waiting for you!
Get ready for the ultimate port day! Day 5 of our Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise took us to Cozumel, Mexico, and we partnered with Resort for a Day to visit the stunning Iberostar Resort Cozumel!
Resort Day Pass Bliss at Iberostar Cozumel โ๏ธ๐ฅ
We spent the day at the incredible Iberostar Resort Cozumel, using a resort day pass for a day of pure relaxation. We enjoyed unlimited beverages at the swim-up bar, a delicious lunch, and the gorgeous pools. We even got some great snorkeling in right off the pier! ๐ It was a beautifully relaxing day.
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This is why you bring your snorkel gear! ๐ Found a whole school of fish hiding under the pier at the Iberostar Resort Cozumel! The water was so clear and warm. #Snorkeling #Cozumel #CruiseLife
Formal Night Feast & America Rocks! ๐ฆ๐ฅฉ
Back on the Carnival Dream, it was time for Formal Night! We enjoyed a special dinner in the Crimson Dining Room, feasting on complimentary Lobster and Prime Rib, finished with our favorite Crรจme Brulee. The spectacular evening continued with the high-energy America Rocks show in the Encore Theater, which was followed by checking out the White Hot Night Party on the Lido Deck! It was a perfect blend of relaxation and high-energy fun.
We had to check out the White Hot Night Party! ๐ฅ๐บ The Lido Deck was absolutely packed with everyone dressed in white for one last night of dancing. A perfect, high-energy way to end Day 5! #WhiteHotNight #CarnivalDream #CruiseParty
Cruise Details
๐ข Ship: Carnival Dream
โ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
โญ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
โจ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
๐ Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel
Ready for the full look at the resort and all the formal night fun? Watch our vlog below where we showcase the highlights!
Get ready for an adventure you won’t forget! Our Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise continued with a thrilling Day 4 in Belize, where we experienced the incredible Cave Tubing Excursion. If you’re planning this trip, this video is a must-watch!
Exploring the Maya Underworld ๐๏ธ
Our Day 4 adventure, booked directly through Carnival, took us deep into the Belizean rainforest. We took a scenic bus ride out to the Jaguar Paw Adventure Outpost, where we geared up with our helmets and headlamps. The main event? Floating down the Caves Branch River through a spectacular system of caves. Our guide narrated the journey, pointing out ancient formations and sharing the history of the Maya underworld.
Floating down the Caves Branch River through this ancient limestone cave system was the ultimate Belize adventure! Who else would do this? ๐ถ
After emerging from the darkness of the caves, we enjoyed a delicious Belizean lunch at The Outpost in the lush jungle setting before heading back to the ship.
Dinner and Deal or No Deal ๐ข๐ญ
The evening was just as exciting! After tendering back to the Carnival Dream, we enjoyed a lovely dinner in the Crimson Dining Room. We then finished the night with a thrilling round of Deal or No Deal in the Encore Theater.
Feeling lucky? ๐ฐ Our night ended with the high-stakes fun of Deal or No Deal in the Encore Theater! It’s always a blast to watch cruisers try their luck against the Banker.
Ready to see this amazing excursion? Watch our full vlog below!
Our Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise is underway, and we’re thrilled to share all the highlights from our Costa Maya Port Adventure! Day 3 was packed with massive ship sightings, exploration, great food, and fantastic evening entertainment.
Morning Sighting and Port Arrival ๐ฝ๏ธโ๏ธ
Our day started with breakfast at the Scarlet Restaurant. As we were sailing in, we could see the ginormous MSC World America docked there! We then headed straight off the Carnival Dream. While walking through the port, we saw the spectacular Dance of the Flyers show.
MSC World America Docked in Costa Maya Mexico.
Mahahual Town Exploration ๐ด๐ถโโ๏ธ
We took a taxi to Mahahual and explored the boardwalk, shops, and restaurants. We made sure to get our photo with the famous Mahahual sign! We also visited the historic Faro de Mahahual (Lighthouse) before taking a beautiful scenic walk back to the Costa Maya ship port and enjoying a quick swim in the pool to cool down! ๐น
Mahahual Sign and Lighthouse – Costa Maya
Formal Dinner and Evening Fun ๐ฅ๐ญ
The spectacular evening included a wonderful dinner in the Crimson Dining Room ๐ฝ๏ธ. After dinner, we headed to the Encore Theater for the high-energy 80โs Pop to the Max show, which was followed by the fun 80โs Rock N Glow Party ๐ on the Lido Deck! It was a perfect blend of port fun and onboard energy.
Whether you’re planning your own Carnival Dream cruise or just love a good travel vlog, you won’t want to miss all the fun from Day 3! ๐๏ธ
Get ready for some pure sea day enjoyment! Our Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise is underway, and we’re sharing all the highlights from a perfect Day 2 at sea in our latest vlog. We packed this day with food, relaxation, and fantastic entertainment!
Brunch to Daytime Activities ๐ฝ๏ธโ๏ธ
Our day started with a delicious and relaxing Sea Day Brunch at the Scarlet Restaurant. After fueling up, we took in the Legend of the Lido before heading to the sports decks for some mini golf โณ and basketball ๐! Next, it was pure relaxation as we claimed our spots by the pools and hot tubs to soak up the sun! ๐น
Putting with a view! โณ๏ธ๐ข Life is better on the high seas.
Formal Dinner and Evening Entertainment ๐ฅ๐ญ
The afternoon gave way to our elegant Formal Night! We enjoyed a wonderful formal dinner in the beautiful Crimson Dining Room ๐ฝ๏ธ, savoring a delicious meal. We capped off the evening with some incredible live entertainment at the Motor City Show in the Encore Theater ๐ถ a perfect end to an unforgettable first day at sea! ๐
Whether you’re planning your own Carnival Dream cruise or just love a good travel vlog, you won’t want to miss all the fun from Day 2! ๐๏ธ
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