Carnival Dream: the ship itself is a unique experience with the way-fun RedFrog Rum Bar and the very cool BlueIguana Tequila Bar. Get your appetite ready, because you're gonna need it. Carnival Dream features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and much more.
Carnival Dream Ship Activities
- Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea: A Carnival cruise gives kids plenty of chances to make new friends... but never before quite like this. When kids visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea, they use their little hands and big creativity to bring a new stuffed friend to life. They can customize their furry friend from head to toe by choosing the bear, clothing and accessories.
- Mini Golf: Imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer's zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway... plus one cactus, a treasure chest... and wait, is that a windmill in the way? Just who designed this course anyway? Whoever it was, they had one thing in mind - maximum fun for mini-golfers, big and small!
- Art Exhibitions: Even if you don't "know" much about art, of course you can still tell when you like something - who needs a refined palette to know when a piece is good? Carnival leaves snobbish cultural pretensions ashore, and makes art something that everyone can enjoy with a series of events designed to bring great art where it belongs - to the people.
- Pixels: Since photos are a big part of how you and your crew will remember your cruise, you can rely on Carnival's photo-pros to bring your fun side into focus - lighting and background, shutter speed and aperture know-how goes into every shot they take.
- Video Arcade: If you love to play video games, you're in luck. The video arcade boasts a huge array of games, and is open to players of all ages, all night and all day. Challenge your friends to a game, or just see if you can beat the top score.
- Ocean Plaza: If your Carnival ship has Ocean Plaza, what can you expect from this spot? Oh, you know, a little of this, a little of that... and really, a lot of fun. Basically, think of Ocean Plaza as an indoor entertainment spot that plays host to live music events, plus trivia, dance classes, games and more. And while all that's going on, it never leaves you far from all the sunny, breezy goodness you get from the great outdoors of the sea.
- Cooking Demosntration: Learn to cook, Steakhouse-style from the team of chefs as they demonstrate the tricks of the trade used to make those multi-course dinners everyone loves so much. Carnival takes the joy of cooking and transform it into a delightful hour-long presentation of kitchen skill and ingenuity... where taste tests are always included.
- Mixologist Competitions: Are you known back home as the cocktail captain; raising spirits, mixing it up and pouring it over ice... pleasing the palates of friends and family, alike? Come cruise and show what you've got. The onboard competition may be stiff, but don't let that shake you - stir up your signature concoction and make flavor worth a savor using spirits from all over the map.
- Bingo: With more ways to win than ever before, bingo on a cruise ship is like no other. Get ready to play some crazy-exciting, hoot-and-holler-if-you-win-big bingo! The prizes are bigger, the packages are more fun and there are even souvenir daubers to mark your numbers? so bring your friends because the more people who play, the more money there is up for grabs.
- Atrium: Here's where you come in! The Atrium - the entrance to the ship and to vacation itself - is your first impression of all the fun to come. Carnival makes sure that this, the very heart of the ship, screams "welcome aboard the fun!" With multi-level panoramic views, the Atrium gives you the perfect place to enjoy all the hustle and bustle. There's always music playing here, whether it's a live band or a party-pumping DJ, plus enjoy events throughout the day or a drink at the bar, anytime. This 360-degree funspot is also home to the Guest Services desk, the place you go if you have questions for one of the certified fun experts... about just about anything that's on your mind.
Carnival Dream Ship Dining
Guy's Burger Joint: Best-selling author, restaurateur and Food Network personality Guy Fieri brings all the authentic appeal of a roadside burger.
Blueiguana Cantina: Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, the blue iguana, at least. That's why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana Cantina features freshly made tacos and burritos stuffed specially for your enjoyment. Throw the homemade tortillas and salsa into the mix, and you have a casual dining experience that will make you say "mmmm" (which is actually Iguanese for "more, please").
Pizza Delivery: So here's the problem: you're having an amazing fun time on your cruise and a craving strikes. You need pizza! Any time of day, or night, pick your toppings, select where on the ship you're hanging out and, optionally, take a selfie to help the delivery folks find you.
Steakhouse: Features mouthwatering premium cuts of beef cooked to your exact specifications, as well as a fantastic selection of seafood, entres, gourmet appetizers... and even a wine list that got the nod from Wine Spectator.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-b-que: At this onboard, open-air spot, Guy's doin' his authentic, real-deal barbecue, his way. The Barbecue Hall of Famer is bringin' some big time meats.
Lido Marketplace: Featuring an amazing variety of casual dining spots, each just a few flip-flopped steps from the last, Lido Marketplace always has a special something ready to satisfy your latest craving spectacularly.
Seafood Shack: A good seafood dish is quite the catch. However you like yours served - whether it's on a roll or a platter - Seafood Shack's the place to cast your net. Imagine a New-England-style seaside spot where you can take it all in, enjoying a great meal complete with a side of ocean view.
Dinning Room: "Hey, which side does the fork go on?" is a question you'll never have to ask at a dining room dinner aboard a Carnival cruise... Carnival sets the table for you. They also bring to the table a full three courses in an experience that's filling, but never stuffy - after all, you're just as likely to catch waiters table-dancing as you are to order dessert. Dessert's included (along with the rest of your meal, by the way) in your fare. But don't skip straight to dessert, because the main course is the main attraction - drop in daily and enjoy a rotating menu of delectable favorites like steak, roasted duck, scallops and prime rib.
24 Hour Room Service: So you're in the mood for some good eats, but you'd rather stay in your comfy, cozy stateroom? Really, who could blame you? Simply pick up the phone and order something tasty from the extensive room service menus. And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night), and it's always delivered right to your door.
Bonsai Sushi: So maybe you've had sushi on a cruise before, but you've never had it like Bonsai Sushi, the onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot. Dine amidst expertly-pruned bonsai trees while enjoying sit-down service and an affordable menu of delectable sushi and sashimi... plus rolls, soups, sides, sakes and desserts.
Mongolian Wok: Chow down on some delicious Asian goodness. First, select your noodles and veggies. Then tell one of Carnivals chefs which sauce and meat you want in the wok. Will it be mussels and Szechuan? Beef and Thai barbecue? Chicken and black bean? Don't worry, the decision doesn't have to be final - you can come back to Mongolian Wok and try all the combos your heart desires!
Special Diets: Carnival's chefs are specially-trained to prepare food options for a variety of diets - vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, Indian vegetarian, or food low in carbs, fat, sugar or cholesterol - so you don't have to let your dietary restrictions restrict you from having a great time. Or from having seconds.
Carnival Dream Ship Bars
Alchemy Martini Tasting: The premier onboard spot for a uniquely tasteful bar experience. Choose any four mini-martinis, selecting from flavors like Spicy Chipotle Pineapple, Curative Peach Cosmopolitan... or craft you a custom. And once you've found a favorite, you can make the full-size version your next order.
Cheers!: Salud, kampai, l'chaim, mabuhay' however you toast, you get to do more of it!, with the prepaid bar package.
Redfrog Pub & Brewery: You'll find North America's first-ever brewery at sea. It's right there inside the pub! Beer connoisseurs can be found delighting their palates with complex and delicious pints of craft-brew exclusives.
Piano Bar: Play it again, Sam. Or Diana. Or whatever your name is. Because this is the bar where you call the shots... and the tunes. Hey songbird, pull up a seat, order your favorite cocktail and let your friendly piano player know what you'd like to hear. Then join the singalong for a hand-clapping, foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time. Don't feel like flexing your vocal cords? No worries! Hummingbirds are welcome here, too.
Cruise the Vineyards: From the soft and fruity flavor of the Merlot to the light and dry Sauvignon Blanc, for those who appreciate wine, a Cruise the Vineyard package is a must. Choose from three packages featuring selections from Italy, New Zealand, France, Australia, Germany, California, Washington and Oregon.
Casino Bar: Winning big in the casino is big fun, and your next stop is celebrating with a top-shelf drink. Located right off the casino floor, the casino bar serves up your favorite cocktails, beer and wine, making this the perfect spot to celebrate with family, friends... and maybe even total strangers.
RedFrog Rum Bar: Guests have told Carnival that they hit on something special with the cool Caribbean chill of the RedFrog Pub. Carnival has taken the best parts and brought them poolside with the RedFrog Rum Bar, where the frog keeps the fun hopping day and night with all the island flava you know and love. Join the party at this poolside bar featuring a great selection of frog-approved Caribbean rum-based concoctions available by the glass or pitcher.
Blueiguana Tequila Bar: BlueIguana Tequila Bar is the onboard spot to chill and enjoy a slushy tequila drink or an ice-cold Mexican cerveza. The menu offers up Mexican favorites, including several brands of tequila and a slew of Mexican brews. There's a lineup of frozen concoctions, cocktails and margaritas served by the glass or by the pitcher, and even a special Mexican beer cocktail (yes, really). Where can you find this little slice of Mexican paradise? Next to the pool, of course. So stay cool and take in the bar's vacation vibe while you kick back on your cruise - that's what official bar mascot Blue the Iguana would tell you.
Carnival Dream Ship Entertainment
- Playlist Productions: Your favorites become full-blown musical productions featuring singers and dancers bringing down the house.
- The Punchliner Comedy Club: Up on stage you will find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone's evening.
- Karaoke: You've got a rock star, pop idol or country crooner inside you. Let yours out aboard, take the stage and grab the mic. Every ship features live karaoke action, so whether your musical dreams are built on classic riffs or modern hits, come aboard and check the huge catalog, you'll find hot tracks you've been burning to perform. Ready to sing an 80s classic? Sing some Motown? Bring the boy-band? Indulge away! Karaoke happens all throughout your cruise.
- Deal or no Deal: You know the game show with the briefcases stuffed full of money, a big red button and a mysterious banker phoning in deals? Yep, you've seen it on TV... and now you'll find it on your next Carnival cruise.
- Dive-in Movies: From the comfort of your poolside lounge chair you'll enjoy sporting events and recent blockbuster films. Or bring your suit and take in all this action from the pool itself! The screen is big and beautiful so every seat is the perfect one, but it's more than just the view... it's the breeze, and the joy of enjoying some great entertainment together.
- Live Music: Want to rock 'n' roll every night and every day? Well, you've come to the right ship. Carnival brings some of the best performers on land out to sea for an ambiance that can't be beat.
- Nightclub: Get up and get down at the most happenin' club in the Caribbean. The DJs are spinning today's hottest hits and yesterday's retro jams, guaranteed to get you out of your seat and tapping your feet. (Hey, that rhymed!) Whether you're doing the robot or the worm or just swaying to the music, you'll want to dance 'til the sun rises.
Carnival Dream Ship Spa & Fitness
- Cloud 9 Spa: Escape to a world designed, from the ground up, for relaxation. Massages, facials, body wraps, thermal suites and more.
- ZSPA: Keep teens looking their best from head to toe, with everything from trendy hairstyles to pedicures.
- Hair & Beauty Salon: A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It's about more than just getting your hair or nails done, but it's definitely about getting your hair or nails done!
- Acupuncture: Whether you're looking to pinpoint a specific health concern or just searching for a different way to relax, the onboard, licensed acupuncturist's table is a great place to do it. (Some common ailments that draw people to the acupuncturist? Back pain, arthritis, digestive disorders and more.)
- Fitness Classes: You can have all the will in the world, a great attitude that keeps you working hard at the gym, but still not see the results you're hoping for. If that's the case or you're just looking to shake things up with a little extra fun or challenge in your workout.
- Medi-Spa: If you've been thinking about Botox or Dysport treatments, this spa is a good place to do them. Get them on vacation and they'll always be administered by the onboard Medi-spa physician, a licensed medical doctor. These are non-surgical, anti-wrinkle procedures that show results in days, and last for months, so you can keep enjoying the benefits even after you're back home.
- Men's Spa Services: Hey man, been to the spa lately? Well, why let the ladies have all the fun? You can actually enjoy a lot of the same stuff they do, plus manly services like razor-close barbershop-style shaves, pair one with a facial to really get a good thing going up top. Speaking of the barber, a cruise is a great time to rock a whole new hairstyle, a quick grey-hair darkening, or even just a fresh trim. And what guy wouldn't go for a little extra relaxation with a massage? Exactly, bro.
Carnival Dream Ship Accomodations
On the stateroom side, Carnival Dream adds two new types of rooms to the mix: Family Harbor is a special area reserved for families and features a private lounge. All Havana staterooms and suites are located just off the Havana Bar & Pool and feature a unique tropical decor, while Havana Cabanas add a patio with hammock chair!
- Interior Staterooms
An affordable way to keep the family close, interior staterooms include a wide array of amenities for your whole family to enjoy.
- Ocean View Staterooms
A great choice for families who want to let the sun shine in as they sail. Rooms of this type feature great views.
- Balcony Staterooms
A view like this is entertaining, and this balcony is designed for sharing it.
- Suite Staterooms
Features even more space than the standard suite. There's plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience.
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