Carnival Dream - August 16, 2026
The August 16, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Dream departs from Galveston, Texas. On this 6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Dream sets sail on Sunday, Aug 16th and returns on Saturday, Aug 22nd.
August 16, 2026
Aug 16th - Aug 22nd
Carnival Dream
Carnival Cruise Line
6 Night Western Caribbean
from Galveston, Texas
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Dream cruise ship departing August 16, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $629 ($105 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $652 ($109 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.
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Carnival Dream
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 - August 16, 2026 - 6 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 16th | Galveston, Texas |
| 2 | Aug 17th | At Sea |
| 3 | Aug 18th | Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico |
| 4 | Aug 19th | Belize City, Belize |
| 5 | Aug 20th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 6 | Aug 21st | At Sea |
| 7 | Aug 22nd | Galveston, Texas |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Dream sails on August 16, 2026 for a 6 Night Western 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 22nd at 8:00 AM. During the 7-day journey, the Carnival Dream will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 2 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!
Costa Maya is located on the Mayan Riviera, so named because was the home of the Mayans. Lush jungle vegetation is juxtaposed with beautiful beaches that have recently become the destination for scuba divers and snorkelers wishing to explore the untouched coral reef. or take a drive through the jungle and see an amazing combination of birds and mammals, like the wild deer and jaguars, spider monkeys, monkeys, and even alligators.
Belize City is the country's chief seaport, so snorkeling and diving is big here...bring a suit! Travel to a city previously inhabited by the Mayan people at Altun Ha, ancient temple of the Sun God. Or visit the Belize Zoo or Baboon Sanctuary. Gales Point is a great place to view manatees!
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.