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Carnival Dream
2009
130,000
306 Meters
22 Knots
3,646 Guests
1,367 Crew
Discover
Crimson Dining Room
The Crimson Restaurant is one of the ship’s main dining rooms, serving waiter-led, three-course meals across Lobby Deck 3 and Atlantic Deck 4. Expect modern American plates, from pappardelle with braised lamb to Hawaiian shrimp poke, plus plant-based choices.
Your standard menu is included, along with non-bottled water, lemonade, iced tea and non-specialty coffee or tea. Choose assigned dining or Your Time Dining, then keep an eye out, the waiters may even table-dance.
Scarlet Dining Room
Scarlet is the aft, dual-level main dining room, stretching across Decks 3 and 4. Settle in for relaxed American-style service, with menus that change daily and cover starters, salads, entrees and grilled favourites.
Save room for Carnival’s Chocolate Melting Cake, served here every night. Most evenings are Cruise Casual, with Cruise Elegant nights on selected sailings. Optional menu extras may carry a charge.
Guy's Burger Joint
Poolside burgers, hand-cut fries and the freedom to build your ideal stack. Guy’s Burger Joint on Lido Deck 10 has the easy-going feel of a roadside burger shack, with fresh-off-the-grill favourites and a toppings bar ready for your finishing touches.
Try The Ringer, complete with a crispy spicy onion ring, then settle in by the pool. It is open for lunch until 6:00pm, though daily hours can vary by sailing.
BlueIguana Cantina
Poolside on the Lido Deck, BlueIguana Cantina brings casual Mexican favourites to Deck 10. Pop by for breakfast burritos, arepas or huevos rancheros, then return at lunch when the taco mood strikes.
Choose freshly made tacos with chipotle-rubbed chicken, ancho roast pork or seasoned battered fish, then make a sensible decision at the salsa bar. Watch fresh wheat and jalapeño tortillas being made while you plan your next one.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse
Follow the smoky scent to this open air barbecue spot on Deck 5, by the Lanai. Created with Guy Fieri, it serves a casual spread of Championship Pork Butt, smoked beef, sausage and Blue Ribbon Chicken.
Pile your plate with Mac Daddy Mac n Cheese, potato salad or molasses baked beans, then add Guy's barbecue sauces. It is generally open for lunch on sea days from noon to 2:30 p.m., though times can vary by sailing.
The Gathering Buffet
The Gathering is your casual, self service answer to breakfast, lunch and dinner on Deck 10. Build a plate from international buffet favourites, with pasta, a carving station, salads and chef’s-choice dishes all in the mix.
For something made your way, head to Mongolian Wok, where you choose the meat and vegetables for a custom stir-fry with signature sauce. Early birds can find continental breakfast from 6:30am on some sailings, though times can vary.
Bonsai Sushi
Settle in among the bonsai trees for a proper sit down sushi fix, with sashimi, rolls, soups, sides, sake and desserts all on the menu. The Bang Bang Bonsai Roll is one for the curious, while ramen and udon bowls offer a warming alternative.
You will find it on Deck 5 near Ocean Plaza. It opens nightly for dinner, with lunch on sea days, and reservations are not required, handy when the sushi mood strikes.
The Chef's Art Steakhouse
For a dinner that gives the buffet a well-earned night off, head to The Chef's Art on Deck 12. Premium beef is cooked to order, with seafood, starters, salads, sides and desserts also on the menu.
Choose from Filet Mignon, Surf & Turf or Maine Lobster Ravioli, then pair it with a wine from the list. Dinner reservations run from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, so book online after reserving your cruise for the best choice of times.
Chef's Table
This is dining with a backstage pass. Join a small group of around 12 to 16 guests for a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres, then take a personalised tour of the working galley with the ship’s Master Executive Chef.
Dinner follows, with specially created appetisers, entrées and desserts not found on the regular menus. Places are limited, so reserve before you sail if you can. Cruise Casual dress, and you must be 12 or over.
Alchemy Bar
Alchemy Bar
On Deck 5 in Ocean Plaza, Alchemy Bar turns cocktail hour into a rather theatrical pharmacy visit. Lab coated mixologists prescribe drinks using fresh juices, infused syrups, spices and spirits.
Choose a listed remedy such as The Restorative Basil Drop, or ask for a custom elixir. Zero proof libations mean you can join the ritual without the alcohol. This venue is for guests aged 21 and over.
Atrium Bar
Atrium Bar
Known onboard as the Dream Bar or Lobby Bar, this drinks-led spot sits midships on Lobby Deck 3, at the base of the Dream Atrium. Settle in before dinner, or make a relaxed evening of it afterwards.
Choose from cocktails, wine, draft or bottled beer, then stay put for live music in the atrium lounge during the day or evening. A rather civilised way to let the ship come to you.
Casino Bar
Casino Bar
Set just off the casino floor on Promenade Deck 5, Casino Bar keeps you close to the action. Order cocktails, beer or wine between slot spins, poker hands or blackjack, then raise a glass if luck has been particularly kind.
It also doubles as a sports bar, with multiple televisions showing coverage and a small stage with nightly live music. You must be 21 or over, so it is one for grown-up game faces and post-win celebrations.
Burgundy Lounge
Burgundy Lounge
Settle into Burgundy Lounge on Deck 5, where court jester inspired décor sets the scene for Punchliner Comedy Club stand up. You can catch family friendly sets or late night adult only shows, with comedians who have clearly come prepared.
There is a bar for a Zany Zombie or Witty Margarita, plus a dance floor when the mood changes. Check the Carnival Hub app or daily Fun Times programme for comedy times, and note that under 18s cannot attend adult rated late night shows.
The Song
The Song
The Song is Carnival Dream's live music and karaoke bar, tucked into a Deck 5 corner beside the Burgundy Lounge. Take the stage for an evening session, whether your voice is Motown, 1980s classics or determined boy-band enthusiasm.
There is an earlier PG-rated session for younger singers, while selected performers can compete for a place in Carnival Legends. Karaoke is included, though drinks are not confirmed as part of it.
Sam's Piano Bar
Sam's Piano Bar
Settle in at this dedicated sing-along piano bar on Deck 5 aft, where a piano-key-inspired circular bar wraps around the pianist’s podium. Request a favourite, order a cocktail and join the hand-clapping chorus, or simply let Elton, Billy or Neil do the heavy lifting.
It is for ages 21+ and opens from 9pm until late, so save it for an evening when you fancy a proper sing-song.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Pool time calls for something colder. BlueIguana Tequila Bar is Carnival Dream’s poolside spot for tequila, Mexican beers, cocktails, margaritas and frozen drinks, all with a Mexican holiday vibe.
Find it in the Lido Deck pool area on Deck 10, then settle in with a margarita or Michelada. It is for guests aged 21 and over, so this is one for the grown ups.
RedFrog Rum Bar
RedFrog Rum Bar
Poolside on Deck 10 midship, RedFrog Rum Bar brings a relaxed Caribbean feel to your sea day. Choose from rum cocktails, frozen coladas, daiquiris and mojitos, or try Carnival’s ThirstyFrog Red draft beer.
You can order by the glass or pitcher, handy when your poolside plans have gathered momentum. This bar is for guests aged 21 and over.
Pools
Pools
Deck 10 is where you will find Carnival Dream’s pool scene, with two salt-water pools, each 4 ft 4 in deep, plus 10 hot-tub spas. Take a dip, claim a lounger and let the sea air do the rest.
The nearby WaterWorks adds slides and splashes when you fancy more than a gentle float. Pool hours can vary, so check the Carnival HUB App on board before heading up. There is no lifeguard on duty, so children need an adult keeping watch.
Seaside Theatre
Seaside Theatre
Poolside cinema, with sea air included. On Deck 10, the 270-square-foot outdoor LED screen shows nightly Dive-In Movies, plus concerts and sporting events.
Claim a lounger or watch from the pool, then settle in for a film that changes nightly. Fresh popcorn is available during movie screenings, which is rather better than rummaging in the cupboard at home.
Carnival's Waterworks
Carnival's Waterworks
Make a splash at Carnival WaterWorks, the onboard aqua park on Deck 12. You can take on the Twister waterslide or brave the DrainPipe, which sends you spinning into a large funnel section.
The slide entrance is up on Deck 15, so check the daily opening times in Carnival's HUB App before you head up. Children have Mini Racer slides, and parents need to supervise as there is no lifeguard on duty.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation is your open air playground, with an 18 hole mini golf course, a multi purpose sports court for basketball and more, ping pong and a jogging option when lounging has had its turn.
Make a splash at Carnival WaterWorks, with Twister, racing slides, DrainPipe and a children’s mini racer slide. Mini golf is for all ages, and waterslides usually run from 9am to sunset, so check the HUB app for the day’s timings.
Encore! Main Show Lounge
Encore! Main Show Lounge
Encore! Main Show Lounge is Carnival Dream’s three-deck-high theatre at the forward end of Decks 3, 4 and 5. Settle in for song-and-dance revues, variety acts and game shows where the audience may find itself part of the entertainment.
There is bingo and daytime talks too, while Carnival Legends brings professional dancers, special effects and karaoke-selected guests together on the final sea day. Production shows are normally performed early and late, so you can choose the sitting that suits your dinner plans.
Cloud 9 Spa
Cloud 9 Spa
Cloud 9 Spa on Deck 12 is where you swap your to do list for a warm, mineral rich seawater Hydrotherapy Pool, complete with invigorating jets.
Choose from massages, facials and salon services, then let the sea do the rest. Spa facilities and treatments are for guests aged 18 and over, while salon services welcome all ages.
Fitness Centre
Fitness Centre
Give the buffet a run for its money at the Fitness Centre, part of the Cloud 9 Spa on Deck 12. You can tackle cardio or strength training with Life Fitness equipment, from treadmills and rowing machines to dumbbells.
The gym is open from 6:00am to 10:00pm, while selected scheduled classes carry an extra charge. Pack athletic clothing and proper footwear, sandals and flip flops will not get past the door.
Kids Entertainment
Kids Entertainment
From Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11 to Circle C and Club O2 for older children and teens, Carnival Dream gives younger guests plenty to get on with. Camp Ocean sits midship on Deck 11, with arts and crafts, games, movies, dancing and singing on the agenda.
For a little extra grown-up time, Night Owls runs in Camp Ocean from 10:00pm to 1:00am for children aged 6 months to 11 years, with snacks, toys and video games included in the fun.
