The Carnival Dream will embark on a 15-day cruise at the end of October 2024 from Galveston, Texas, to destinations in the Caribbean, and there is currently an excellent offer for this trip. You can be on board for as low as €579 (~US$680) per person in an inside cabin, with all meals included.
Carnival automatically charges a crew gratuity of US$16 (~€14) per person per day to your onboard account. If you disagree with this, there is an option to adjust it onboard.
The Route
Here’s the detailed itinerary of the cruise:
| Date | Location | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 19 | Galveston | 17:00 | |
| October 20 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| October 21 | Key West, Florida | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| October 22 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| October 23 | Grand Turk, Turks- and Caicos | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| October 24 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | 13:00 | 21:00 |
| October 25 | St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| October 26 | St. Kitts, St. Kitts und Nevis | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| October 27 | St. Maarten | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| October 28 | St. Croix, US Virgin Islands | 07:00 | 16:00 |
| October 29 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| October 30 | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| October 31 – November 1 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| November 2 | Galveston | 08:00 |
The Ship
The Carnival Dream was built in 2009 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and is 306 meters long and 35 meters wide. The ship can accommodate up to 3,646 passengers. Nearly 1,400 crew members are dedicated to ensuring guests’ comfort. The ship’s top speed is 22 knots.
For culinary variety, in addition to the main and buffet restaurants, there are also several speciality restaurants available (for an additional fee), such as a steakhouse. Of course, there are also several bars offering refreshing drinks.
Highlights of the ship include the WaterWorks water park with the Twister waterslide and water games. If you’re looking for relaxation, you can unwind at the Cloud 9 Spa. Other amenities include swimming pools, whirlpools, a beauty salon, a hair salon, a library, a card room, clubs and lounges, boutiques for shopping, a photoshop, and an internet centre. Evening entertainment is provided by stage shows in the theatre, as well as movie screenings and other activities.
The onboard language is English, so basic knowledge of English is recommended. The onboard currency is the US dollar. Your account for additional expenses can be conveniently settled by credit card at the end of the trip.
Flights
The closest city to Galveston is Houston. Here are some examples of what a round-trip flight to Houston would currently cost (including luggage) from some US cities:
- Los Angeles – Houston: $188 with Spirit
- Fort Lauderdale – Houston: $198 with Spirit
- New York – Houston: $216 with Frontier
- Minneapolis – Houston: $216 with Frontier
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