Where does Carnival Dream depart from?

Where does Carnival Dream depart from? Cruise Itinerary Set sail from a historic jewel in the Gulf of Mexico on Carnival cruises out of Galveston, Texas. Perched on the Gulf Coast, Galveston was a major commercial port in the late 1800s and has the restored...

Is Royal Caribbean bigger than Carnival?

Fleet size and type Both cruise lines have many ships in varying sizes, including several new and elaborate ships. Both companies are market leaders in terms of fleet sizes. That said, Royal Caribbean has more ships and they're often larger, which means additional dining, activities and lodging options for passengers.

What is the smallest Carnival cruise ship?

What is the smallest Carnival ship? The smallest Carnival cruise ship is Carnival Elation, the line's second-oldest vessel. At 71,909 gross tons, it carries just 2,190 passengers — less than half the amount accommodated on ships in Carnival's Excel class.

Does Carnival Dream have a movie theater?

At night, the space transforms into the ship's outdoor Seaside Theater, with two to three movies (usually new releases) shown each afternoon/evening on the big screen. A second pool, the nominally adults-only Sunset Pool, is located on Deck 10 at the back of the ship.

What is the best ship that Carnival has?

Carnival Panorama is the top-ranked ship overall. But you can filter your search based on price, region, traveler type and brand to find the best ship and itinerary for you.

What Port does Carnival cruise sail from?

Carnival cruise line operates most of its fleet in all four major cruise hubs, Port Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, Texas, Long Beach, California, and New Orleans. The Carnival brand is also available in secondary ports such as Baltimore; Charleston, South Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; and Jacksonville, Florida.

Has any Carnival ship ever sunk?

Carnival is one world's largest cruise lines, but since it has existed, only one of its vessels has ever sunk, the Costa Concordia in 2012. Although Costa is an Italian cruise ship company, it is owned by Carnival Corporation. From its fleet of Carnival brand cruise ships, none have ever sunk or capsized.

What Carnival ship was just retired?

Unlike its sister ships, the Carnival Ecstasy left the Carnival fleet after resuming revenue service in early 2022. Following a farewell season out of Mobile, the 1991-built ship completed its last cruise for the brand last October, being retired soon after.

What drinks do you get for free on Carnival?

What drinks are free on Carnival cruises? Carnival Cruise Line is pretty generous with the free drinks on offer in the main dining room, buffet and room service. The free drinks include water, lemonade, fruit juice, coffee, hot tea, iced tea, hot chocolate, milk and chocolate milk.

Do cruises get cheaper as they get closer?

Cruise prices do not get cheaper closer to the sailing date in all cases. Cruise prices are usually the cheapest furthest from the sailing date when first launched or 60-90 days before the cruise sets sail. The prices of some cruises will decrease last minute – but this doesn't always happen.

What is the cheapest month to go on a Carnival Cruise?

The cheapest month for a Carnival cruise depends on your destination. Most ships are based around the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico, especially in winter, and the cheapest cruises are in low-demand February or late April as the shoulder season.

Do cruises get cheaper if you book last minute?

The total savings potential depends on how and when you book your cruise, and what deals you find. That said, it's possible to save 50% or more. We examined several last-minute deals for cruises departing within 30 days and found that some of the best deals offered savings from 60% to 70%. However, savings can vary.