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October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Final Sea Day Farewell! Carnival Dream Day 6 Vlog: Relaxation, Fun, and Final Feast 🚢☀️🥩

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 ⚓️🍹

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!

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 🥂🤣

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

🚢 Ship: Carnival Dream
✅ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
⭐ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
✨ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
📍 Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel

Ready to see how we spent our last day? Watch our full vlog below!

Watch the Full Final Sea Day Vlog Here: https://youtu.be/7NmkudFpThs

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Belize Adventure! Carnival Dream Day 4 Vlog: Cave Tubing, Rainforest, and Evening Fun 🛶

Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise - Belize Cave Tubing Tour (Day 4) 🚢🌴

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 🏞️

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.

View from inside a mysterious water cave showing the river and jungle foliage near the entrance. — Floating down the Caves Branch River through this ancient limestone cave system was the ultimate Belize adventure! Who else would do this? 🛶

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 🚢🎭

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.

Live game show "Deal or No Deal" being played on a cruise ship stage with dollar amounts visible. — Feeling lucky? 💰 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!

Watch the Full Belize Cave Tubing Vlog Here: https://youtu.be/yheL2ImVCt0

Cruise Details:

🚢 Ship: Carnival Dream
✅ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
⭐ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
✨ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
📍 Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Costa Maya Adventure! Carnival Dream Day 3 Vlog: Exploring Mahahual & Evening Show 🚢☀️🌴

Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise - Costa Maya Port Day & Mahahual (Day 3) 🚢🌴

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 🍽️⚓️

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 🌴🚶‍♀️

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! 🍹

Mahahual Sign and Lighthouse - Costa Maya — Mahahual Sign and Lighthouse – Costa Maya

Formal Dinner and Evening Fun 🥂🎭

The spectacular evening included a wonderful dinner in the Crimson Dining Room 🍽️. After dinner, we headed to the Encore Theater for the high-energy 80’s Pop to the Max show, which was followed by the fun 80’s Rock N Glow Party 🎉 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! 🏝️

Watch our full Day 3 Vlog here: https://youtu.be/Iv7rTj9qTzY

Cruise Details:

🚢 Ship: Carnival Dream
✅ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
⭐ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
✨ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
📍 Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

A Perfect Day at Sea! Carnival Dream Day 2 Vlog: Fun, Formal Night & Motor City 🚢☀️

Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise Vlog Day 2

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 🍽️⚓️

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 ⛳ and basketball 🏀! Next, it was pure relaxation as we claimed our spots by the pools and hot tubs to soak up the sun! 🍹

Carnival Dream cruise ship mini golf course on the top deck with the red funnel visible. — Putting with a view! ⛳️🚢 Life is better on the high seas.

Formal Dinner and Evening Entertainment 🥂🎭

The afternoon gave way to our elegant Formal Night! We enjoyed a wonderful formal dinner in the beautiful Crimson Dining Room 🍽️, savoring a delicious meal. We capped off the evening with some incredible live entertainment at the Motor City Show in the Encore Theater 🎶 a perfect end to an unforgettable first day at sea! 💃

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! 🏝️

Watch our full Day 2 Vlog here: https://youtu.be/lCWrKwpGPIw

Cruise Details:

🚢 Ship: Carnival Dream
✅ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
⭐ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
✨ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
📍 Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

Our Caribbean Adventure Begins! Carnival Dream Day 1 Vlog – Embarkation & Sail Away Fun! 🚢🌴☀️

Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise Day 1 VLOG

Get ready to set sail with us! Our Carnival Dream Caribbean Cruise has officially begun, and we’re thrilled to share all the excitement from our very first day in our latest vlog. Day 1 was packed with amazing experiences, from the moment we arrived at the port to our spectacular evening entertainment.

Join us as we take you through our quick and smooth embarkation process in Galveston. We stepped right onto our home for the next six nights! ⚓️

he Carnival Dream cruise ship docked at the Galveston, Texas terminal under a blue sky. — Galveston, we’re here! Our Carnival Dream is all docked up and ready for embarkation! 🚢☀️ Who is ready to sail away to the Caribbean? 🌴

Once onboard, we wasted no time diving into the delicious food. We enjoyed a fantastic lunch at Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse 🍖, savoring every bite before exploring more of the ship. Of course, no first day is complete without getting familiar with our home away from home! We’ll give you a first look inside our spacious Deluxe Ocean View cabin (Stateroom 1402) which, yes, comes with two washrooms! 🚿🚿 It’s truly a game-changer!

The Deluxe Ocean View cabin bed and window on the Carnival Dream. — Nothing beats a room with a view! 🌊 We’re loving the bed and ocean view window in our Deluxe Ocean View cabin.

The highlight of the afternoon was definitely the Sail Away Party! 💃🍹 The atmosphere was electric as we pulled away from Galveston, soaking in the sun and ocean breezes. Later, we dressed up for a wonderful dinner in the Crimson Dining Room 🍽️, enjoying a delicious meal and great company. We capped off the evening with some incredible live entertainment at the Welcome Aboard Show in the Encore Theater a perfect end to an unforgettable first day at sea! 🎶

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 1! 🏝️

Watch our full Day 1 Vlog here: https://youtu.be/Q-45R1WlY1I

Cruise Details:

🚢 Ship: Carnival Dream
✅ Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
⭐ Departure Port: Galveston Texas
✨ Itinerary: 6-Night Round Trip Western Caribbean Cruise
📍 Ports of Call: Costa Maya, Belize, Cozumel