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Carnival Dream
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The Carnival Dream was built in 2009 and is among Carnival’s 26 ships in its fleet. The Dream is included in the cruise line’s Dream Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Carnival Dream vs all of the other Carnival ships.
Carnival Dream Size
How big is the Carnival Dream? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Dream. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Carnival Dream Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Dream can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
4,631
passengers
Carnival Avg: 4,084 guests
Carnival Dream Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Dream is 4,631 guests. The average capacity for the 26 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,084 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.
1,367
crew
Carnival Avg: 1,225 staff
Carnival Dream Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Dream include 1,367 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,225 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.
Carnival Dream Passenger Capacity and Crew
vs Carnival Fleet
Carnival Dream Length
How long is the Dream? From end to end, the Carnival Dream length equals 1004 feet (307 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 26 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters).
1,004
feet long
Carnival Avg: 982 feet
The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1130 feet (345 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Dream vs all other active Carnival ships.
Carnival Dream Ship Length
vs all Carnival Ships
Carnival Dream Built Date
When was the Carnival Dream Built? The Carnival Dream was built in 2009 and joined the cruise line’s Dream Class.
Carnival includes 26 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
2009
built date
Carnival Avg: 2007
When was the last Carnival Dream Dry Dock? The Carnival Dream experienced dry dock improvements in 2017.
2017
renovation date
Renovations included the following: In 2017, the Carnival Dream was refurbished and received a significant upgrade. During the dry dock, many new venues and features were added. Some of these improvements include Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Bonsai Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano and Guy’s Pig and Anchor BBQ.
Carnival Dream Deck Plans
The Carnival Dream has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.
What does the Carnival Dream offer in terms of “things to do?” The ship features 15 restaurants, 4 bars, 41 activities, and 8 other features for your enjoyment.
Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Dream. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all “things to do” offered on that level of the ship.
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Carnival Dream - All Deck Plans
Carnival Dream Info
Frequently Asked Questions
On which deck is the Carnival Dream Casino located?
You will find the Carnival Dream Casino on Deck 4 & 5 of the ship.
On which deck is the Carnival Dream Buffet located?
You will find the Carnival Dream Buffet on Deck 10 & 11 of the ship.
When was the Carnival Dream last refurbished?
The Carnival Dream experienced dry dock improvements in 2017. Renovations included the following: In 2017, the Carnival Dream was refurbished and received a significant upgrade. During the dry dock, many new venues and features were added. Some of these improvements include Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Bonsai Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano and Guy’s Pig and Anchor BBQ.
What is the Carnival Dream ship class?
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Dream class.
What does the Carnival Dream offer in terms of things to do?
The ship features 15 restaurants, 4 bars, 41 activities, 2 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.
How many decks are on the Carnival Dream?
The Carnival Dream has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
What is the Carnival Dream capacity?
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Dream. The ship's capacity is 4,631. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,084 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
How old is the Carnival Dream?
The Carnival Dream was built in 2009. Carnival includes 26 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010
Is the Carnival Dream a good ship?
Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Dream is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
How long is the Carnival Dream?
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 1,004 feet (307 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 26 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.