Just off the Dream! 10/19-10/26. No pics and a quick summary review.

[Macklovin38]

Embarkation: Before boarding while we were waiting outside for additional family members some guy puked in the parking lot right by where the buses load. No one said anything or pulled him aside. Once we went inside the terminal he was falling all over people- obviously drunk. Carnival employees turned their head to this and proceeded to allow him to board the ship. I was surprised.

 

Once up the escalators we were given forms to fill out regarding Ebola symptoms. Once we filled that out we went to check-in. We received our cards but were unable to put money on our account because the associates printer was not working and she could not get a receipt. She advised that I go to customer service desk once on board.

 

After check-in we sat in the chairs and waited for weddings, diamond, platinum to board and then they called FTTF- that was us!!

 

Once on board we went to purchase put money on our account and then purchase CHEERS!

 

Room: Deluxe Oceanview. Nice but found the second shower unnecessary for us. We needed a 2nd toilet!! We seemed to be fighting for that more than anything.

 

Room Steward: never introduced himself. I encountered him one day and I was able to formally meet him. He kept our room clean, gave us plenty of towels and generally did his job.

 

Food: Good. Loved Pasta Bella, Tandoor Grill and the sea day brunch- all were great!

 

We did have selections from the steak house in the main dining room one night (surf and turf and NY Strip) we paid $40 for the food and an additional $10 in gratuity and it was good but it would not have been worth $75 plus gratuity in the Steakhouse, in my opinion.

 

Our Head Waiter was Predrag from Bosnia. He was just excellent- not one complaint. We also had, I Made, from Bali as the assistant waiter, loved him just as well!!

 

Ports: My family had fun in the all. Our favorite was Cozumel. We went to Paradise Beach which we would easily go to again.

In Belize, we went zip lining. Very fun! My parents who are mid 70's even zip lined with us!! We used Cavetubing.bz to book the excursion.

Roatan- we did the private Victor Bodden tour and saw the monkeys. It was just ok. I didn't hate it, I felt safe I just like the other two ports best.

 

Casino: Smoky. That didn't keep us from taking home some Blackjack winnings and watching the Kentucky football game. It was fun!

 

Circle C: my daughter went every night and loved it! Met lots of new friends.

 

Debarkation: Zone 2. It was kind of a madhouse. Took a long time for them to clear the ship. Rumor has it that a man was arrested on Lido. Drug dog sniffed him out and he was handcuffed right there! I admit that I only heard about this- didn't see it with my own eyes.

Also, I spoke up to a man who was making fun of a lady in a wheelchair. She was a bigger lady. He made a comment that maybe if she wasn't so big she wouldn't need that wheelchair. I looked at him and said, 'I can't believe you would say something like that. Where is your compassion?' He answered that he had none and I just said 'obviously'. He then just said, "life's a bitch!"

Disgusting.

 

I almost forgot two things!

1. We had $250 in Cruise Cash that they never credited to our account until day 5. The CC was a gift from my neice to my husband for something he did for her. We went to service desk 2x and all they said was that they didn't see where it was ever purchased for us. My niece happened to be vacationing with her family in Hawaii and I had a difficult time reaching her to tell her what happened. Once I got in touch with her she had to call Carnival and give them confirmation numbers etc. they finally credited us on day 5.

 

2. Ordered a cake from Bon Voyage for hubby's birthday- it never came. Had to go to Cherry on Top where I was told (again) that it was not on my manifest. After they searched and searched they found the order. Somehow though it had been cancelled!! I never cancelled the order. His birthday had since past and there was no special cake for him. Oh well, better luck next time?

 

That's all I have for you. Let me know if you have any questions!

 

 

Happy Cruising!

[Tampa8]

Also on the DREAM last year- I have not used the Cruise Cash since having them tell me there is no record of it. My fault too for not having the confirmation with me, when I got home it was refunded to me.

Decorations were not put up for our anniversary, so I don't do that anymore.

 

Where we part ways is the Steakhouse. Fabulous, worth more than what we paid. Right up there with Bern's in Tampa for flavor. (Look it up - rated one of the best anywhere) And with the Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace and at the Mohegan Sun. (Bobby Flay's) Everyone has different tastes!

 

Just to be clear our DREAM cruise was very good despite the two problems similar to what you had.

Edited October 26, 2014 by Tampa8

[High Seas Texan]

Hi. We are sailing the DREAM over Christmas. We have been on Carnival many times, but always out of Galveston. Looking forward to sailing from New Orleans. Clearly this will be my first time on The DREAM. I have read many complaints on the temperature in the cabins. What was your experience? Also, did you go to the shows? How many production shows? Good? We like the showroom generally.

 

Thanks for your review. Sorry about the mix up with the cruise cash and the cake.

[Macklovin38]

During the day our room was very cool but as soon as it was time for bed the temperature in the room seemed to go up! We had the air as low as possible and all of us complained that it was warm while sleeping.

 

The only shows that I personally went was the Welcome Aboard show and the Love and Marriage show. Both were very entertaining. My daughter went to the comedy show and said that it was just ok.

 

Hope that helps! You will have a great time on The Dream!!

 

 

Happy Cruising!

[lstrong]

Where was your cabin located, or cabin number if you recall? Thanks

[Macklovin38]

We were in cabin 1370,Rivera deck.

 

We used the stairs a lot as the elevators were very slow.

 

Also, every time we went into a port the whole entire room vibrated so bad that it woke us. It sounded like the lights were going to fall off the wall!

 

The room was also located right across the hall from a service pantry. There were mysterious beeps coming from that room and a utility cart stayed parked right outside our door night and day. I could always find my room- just look for the cart!

 

Next cruise- balcony. No question!

 

 

Happy Cruising!

[cabralo]

Hello,

My family and I will sail on the Dream in August 2015. Does anyone know if there is a Latin Band on board? Thank you.

 

Cabralo

[Macklovin38]

I did not notice a Latin band, sorry!

 

Hope you have a wonderful cruise!

 

 

Happy Cruising!

[mlipreston]

Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to cruising on The Dream next year.

[tncap]

We were midship Empress Deck last month and our cabin got cold at night. Had to turn it up several times.

[beta98beta]

This was good info, thanks! I'm in 1338 in Dec. I have a small battery operated portable fan i that I have taken with me on cruises for several years, I will be sure to carry extra batteries in case i need it every night. I gave up a balcony to get the 1 & 1/2 baths. I will be traveling with my brother and I figured we will need it for modesty purposes when dressing and such. Does these rooms have a curtain that can be pulled between the sofa and bed like some cabins on other ships? Just curious because I like to stay up late and he is an early bird. Would be helpful if I could sit on the sofa and read and pull that curtain between that and the sleeping area.

[hollyshehorn]

What time did you get off the ship? My ex husband is taking our daughter over New Years and was wondering if she could make a 10:30am flight home. You said it was kinda crazy getting off. Do they have an express service for those taking off their own luggage?

 

Thanks you!!