The January 4, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Dream departs from Galveston, Texas. On this 14 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys (Galveston Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Dream sets sail on Sunday, Jan 4th and returns on Sunday, Jan 18th.
Jan 4th - Jan 18th
Carnival Cruise Line
from Galveston, Texas
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Dream cruise ship departing January 4, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,144 ($82 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,292 ($93 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 12%.
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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.
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.
Carnival Dream - January 4, 2026 - 14 Nights
Day | Date | Port |
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1 | Jan 3rd | Galveston, Texas |
2 | Jan 4th | At Sea |
3 | Jan 5th | At Sea |
4 | Jan 7th | Montego Bay, Jamaica |
5 | Jan 7th | At Sea |
6 | Jan 9th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
7 | Jan 10th | Willemstad, Curacao |
8 | Jan 10th | At Sea |
9 | Jan 12th | Cartagena, Colombia |
10 | Jan 13th | Colon, Panama |
11 | Jan 14th | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
12 | Jan 14th | At Sea |
13 | Jan 16th | Cozumel, Mexico |
14 | Jan 16th | At Sea |
15 | Jan 18th | Galveston, Texas |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Dream sails on January 4, 2026 for a 14 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys (Galveston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Galveston, Texas at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Galveston, Texas on Jan 18th at 7:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Carnival Dream will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.
Galveston, Texas offers everything from entertainment to shopping, to over 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches. Galveston's festivals, special events and attractions are enjoyable for islanders and tourists alike. Arts and entertainment is as much a part of the area's history as its Victorian architecture, and Galveston sparkles at night, from theater, music and dance, to reggae, rock and country.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Montego Bay: visit her outstanding underwater marine park at Cornwall Beach. Explore the Chester Castle Great House set on some 200 acres, or tour Rose Hall, a restored plantation house. The driving force of Reggae, Bob Marley, is honored here at the Half Moon Shopping Village. Learn the history; hear the music; buy some merchandise; support the cause.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.
Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.
Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.
The second-largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limon will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Soak in the distinct Caribbean flavor of the city's world-famous Carnivale de Limon. See the wonder of the sea turtle nesting grounds in Tortugero. Delight in the dolphins at Manzanillo National Park. Or, if ultimate relaxation is your goal, sprawl luxuriously on any of the area's lavish sand beaches.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Galveston, Texas offers everything from entertainment to shopping, to over 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches. Galveston's festivals, special events and attractions are enjoyable for islanders and tourists alike. Arts and entertainment is as much a part of the area's history as its Victorian architecture, and Galveston sparkles at night, from theater, music and dance, to reggae, rock and country.