Carnival Dream - January 4, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Dream
Galveston, Texas
Montego Bay, Jama
Oranjestad, Aruba

Carnival Dream - January 4, 2026

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.

14nights

January 4, 2026

Jan 4th - Jan 18th

Carnival Dream

Carnival Dream

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Dream - January 4, 2026

14 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys

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%.

Use the buttons below to toggle between cabin types.

inside
$1,144
($81 / night)
see details
oceanview
$1,719
($122 / night)
see details
balcony
$2,364
($168 / night)
see details
suite
$4,604
($328 / night)
see details
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.

Itinerary

Carnival Dream - January 4, 2026 - 14 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 3rdGalveston, Texas
2Jan 4thAt Sea
3Jan 5thAt Sea
4Jan 7thMontego Bay, Jamaica
5Jan 7thAt Sea
6Jan 9thOranjestad, Aruba
7Jan 10thWillemstad, Curacao
8Jan 10thAt Sea
9Jan 12thCartagena, Colombia
10Jan 13thColon, Panama
11Jan 14thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
12Jan 14thAt Sea
13Jan 16thCozumel, Mexico
14Jan 16thAt Sea
15Jan 18thGalveston, Texas
show more...

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.

Day1
JAN 42026
United States
D:4:00 PM

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.

Day2
JAN 52026
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
JAN 62026
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!

Day4
JAN 72026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day5
JAN 82026
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!

Day6
JAN 92026
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:9:00 PM

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.

Day7
JAN 102026
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day8
JAN 112026
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
JAN 122026
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

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.

Day10
JAN 132026
A:8:00 AMD:5:30 PM

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.

Day11
JAN 142026
A:6:00 AMD:2:00 PM

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.

Day12
JAN 152026
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!

Day13
JAN 162026
A:8:00 AMD:4:00 PM

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.

Day14
JAN 172026
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!

Day15
JAN 182026
United States
A:7:00 AM

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.