8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream
July 26, 2025
8 Night Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Dream - 7/26/2025

The July 26, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Dream departs from Galveston, Texas. On this 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Dream sets sail on Saturday, Jul 26th and returns on Sunday, Aug 3rd.

Cruise Length
8
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Galveston
Texas
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
3

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Dream cruise ship departing July 26, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,349 ($169 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,259 ($158 per night), this represents a recent increase of 7%.

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Inside Cabin
$1,349
7%
vs Avg $1,259

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Dream - July 26, 2025 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jul 26thGalveston, Texas
2Jul 27thAt Sea
3Jul 28thKey West, Florida
4Jul 29thCelebration Key, Bahamas
5Jul 30thTBD
6Jul 31stNassau, Bahamas
7Aug 1stAt Sea
8Aug 2ndAt Sea
9Aug 3rdGalveston, Texas

The Carnival Dream sails on July 26, 2025 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Galveston, Texas at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Galveston, Texas on Aug 3rd at 8:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Dream will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Carnival Dream Size Infographic

Carnival Dream

130 k
tonnage
1,004 ft
length
2009
year built
1,822
cabins
4,631
passengers
1,367
crew

CARNIVAL DREAM SIZE

The Dream has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 130,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,004 feet (306 meters) in length. Carnival Dream is included in Carnival’s Dream Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Dream holds 5,998 passengers. That includes 4,631 cruise vacationers and 1,367 staff members. The Dream total number of staterooms is 1,822.

Carnival Dream Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:130,000 GT
  • Length:1,004 ft (306 m)
  • Beam:122 ft (37 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2009
  • Years Served:2009 - Present
  • Capacity:4,631
  • Crew Members:1,367
  • Total on Board:5,998
  • Total Staterooms:1,822
  • Flagged Country:Panama
  • Ship Cost:740 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Dream age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Dream Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
JUL 262025
United States
D:3:30 PM

Galveston, Texas, offers docking at Galveston Port. Travelers explore Moody Gardens and Historic Pleasure Pier. Excursions visit Houston’s Space Center. Local markets sell pecan pralines. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Victorian architecture and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes shrimp gumbo, a Texan favorite. Souvenirs, like cowboy crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Texan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Galveston’s coastal charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic beaches, making Galveston an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
JUL 272025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JUL 282025
United States
A:10:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Key West, Florida, offers docking at Mallory Square Port. Travelers explore Duval Street and Hemingway House. Excursions include snorkeling at Dry Tortugas. Local markets sell key lime pie. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colorful homes and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes conch fritters, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Conch Republic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Key West’s vibrant charm offers a lively American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of literary history and scenic coasts, making Key West an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day4
JUL 292025
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Celebration Key, Bahamas, docks at a private pier for Grand Bahama cruises. Travelers enjoy water parks and cabana rentals. Snorkeling reveals artificial reefs. No local markets; island shops sell branded merchandise. Peak season December to April; no taxis, free shuttles provided. Dining includes jerk chicken at beach buffets. Souvenirs feature Bahamian straw hats. Kayaking and paddleboarding available.

Day5
JUL 302025
Port TBD
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day6
JUL 312025
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Nassau, Bahamas, offers docking at Prince George Wharf. Travelers explore Atlantis Resort and Straw Market. Excursions include snorkeling at Rose Island. Local markets sell conch fritters. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Nassau’s vibrant charm offers a lively Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of resort thrills and cultural markets, making Nassau an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day7
AUG 12025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
AUG 22025
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
AUG 32025
United States
A:8:00 AM

Galveston, Texas, offers docking at Galveston Port. Travelers explore Moody Gardens and Historic Pleasure Pier. Excursions visit Houston’s Space Center. Local markets sell pecan pralines. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Victorian architecture and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes shrimp gumbo, a Texan favorite. Souvenirs, like cowboy crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Texan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Galveston’s coastal charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic beaches, making Galveston an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)