landshark1980 Posted August 21, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Which ship is better for a 7 DAY CRUISE One leaves from Nola the other leaves out of Galveston , both ports are the same distance from my location , Im just trying to figure out which ship will be better for our first cruise, we are a family of four, Thank you for the help and info :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarks Posted August 21, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I have been on both. I love them both but the Breeze wins hands down to me. It has some things the Dream doesn't. You can go to carnival.com and click on the ships and compare what they have. Happy sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark1980 Posted August 21, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Thank you so much for the info Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelE Posted August 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2016 It depends when you are sailing and how you will get there. The Breeze is a better and newer ship. However sailing out of Galveston can be difficult if you are flying in and have to shuttle to/from airport. The port is also prone to fog delays certain times of year. The Dream will receive some upgrades after its February dry dock bringing it closer in comparison to the Breeze. New Orleans is pretty easy to sail from. Then you can compare the ports. Are they the same or does one itinerary seem better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin Hogs Posted August 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Breeze is the best of Carnival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted August 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2016 We sailed on both Dream & Breeze when they were newer. Dream is our favorite CCL ship so far. I'm not sure why... I liked the décor better, at the time the crew were great, shows were great... We've also sailed out of Galveston with fog delaying our boarding. We did the Dream reposition to Nola & have not sailed from Nola. Since that was Nola's 1st experience with the Dream, docking & debarkation was a bit of a mess. But I am sure they have that all figured out by now. Good luck in your choice- both ships were great IMO, we just liked the Dream a bit better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fam2cruise Posted August 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I would choose Breeze in a heart beat, I haven't sailed on her but I want to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted August 21, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Another vote for the Breeze!!!:D:D We've been on her twice, and she is our favorite. While I have NOT been on the Dream, I know the Breeze has more to offer. For next year, I thought for sure we'd go Vista, but the more I looked at it, I ended up choosing the Magic out of Port Canaveral.:eek: Not a fan of the atrium on the Vista.......:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Suds Posted August 22, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I will be on board the Breeze 09/11/2016. I was on board Breeze 07/10/2016. I was on board the Dream 4/172016. I am a Platnum cruiser and I also am a stockholder with Carnival. Of all of the Carnival Ships that I have sailed the Carnival Dream is the worst experience I have had. I would not go on that cruise if it were free! Sucks a watermelon thru a garden hose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark1980 Posted August 22, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Haha. Thank you for the info. I Just booked a 7. Day cruise on the breeze 3/5/2017. after all the info from you guys. Thank you so much. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Suds Posted August 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I will be on board the Breeze 09/11/2016. I was on board Breeze 07/10/2016. I was on board the Dream 4/172016. I am a Platnum cruiser and I also am a stockholder with Carnival. Of all of the Carnival Ships that I have sailed the Carnival Dream is the worst experience I have had. I would not go on that cruise if it were free! Sucks a watermelon thru a garden hose! Also...I was a stock holder with shares of 100+ in Carnival. The investor information states that any stockholder with 100 shares or more will receive an on board credit of $100.00 on any cruise. I did not receive the credit for my 7/10/2016 cruise and I have now sold that stock. I do not like to be ripped off by anyone! I enjoy sailing with Carnival but they will rip you off in a heartbeat! Be aware of their thieving ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Az Posted August 22, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I will be on board the Breeze 09/11/2016. I was on board Breeze 07/10/2016. I was on board the Dream 4/172016. I am a Platnum cruiser and I also am a stockholder with Carnival. Of all of the Carnival Ships that I have sailed the Carnival Dream is the worst experience I have had. I would not go on that cruise if it were free! Sucks a watermelon thru a garden hose! Also...I was a stock holder with shares of 100+ in Carnival. The investor information states that any stockholder with 100 shares or more will receive an on board credit of $100.00 on any cruise. I did not receive the credit for my 7/10/2016 cruise and I have now sold that stock. I do not like to be ripped off by anyone! I enjoy sailing with Carnival but they will rip you off in a heartbeat! Be aware of their thieving ways! Why were you denied? Other than a free cruise, I have always received my on board credits for being a shareholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted August 22, 2016 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Cruising on both soon, but if I had to choose, I would choose the Breeze, because I know she has the 2.0 upgrades. Guy's burger seals the deal for me. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Az Posted August 22, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Cruising on both soon, but if I had to choose, I would choose the Breeze, because I know she has the 2.0 upgrades. Guy's burger seals the deal for me. LOL I have to admit, I never thought Guy's Burgers would be that big a deal. Was I wrong.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viesczy Posted August 22, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2016 If both ships left from the same port, I'd take the Breeze but they're not and factoring in getting to the respective ports, I'd pick the Dream. NO is far easier to get to if you're only arriving the day of the cruise and leaving as soon as you get back. Now if you're staying a few days pre/post cruise without having to rush to/from the airport, that's an interesting call as there is plenty to do around NO and you'll most likely stay in Houston (rather than Galveston) which has plenty to do as well. That's a harder call. Have a great cruise, whichever you pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted August 22, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Breeze for the activities for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJHAN Posted August 22, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I have not been on the Dream but i have the magic and they are almost identical. All things being equal I would choose the Breeze over the Dream. I also like Galveston more then New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Suds Posted August 22, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Why were you denied? Other than a free cruise, I have always received my on board credits for being a shareholder. I sent them a copy of my stock information about a month before the cruise. I have never been denied the $100.00 credit before. The Carnival stock does not pay much of a dividend and the only reason I kept it was because of the on board credit of $100.00 that I used each of about four cruises each year. Well I sold that crap and bought shares in a different company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted August 22, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I will be on board the Breeze 09/11/2016. I was on board Breeze 07/10/2016. I was on board the Dream 4/172016. I am a Platnum cruiser and I also am a stockholder with Carnival. Of all of the Carnival Ships that I have sailed the Carnival Dream is the worst experience I have had. I would not go on that cruise if it were free! Sucks a watermelon thru a garden hose! How does one exactly DO that?:eek::eek::D:D This actually made me laugh out loud, although, we WERE looking at the Dream.......... lol Glad we went with the Magic........:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosphot Posted August 22, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Breeze does not have the Alchemy Bar, but I hope so after dry dock! :eek: Dream does not have a Red Frog Pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 23, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Which ship is better for a 7 DAY CRUISE One leaves from Nola the other leaves out of Galveston , both ports are the same distance from my location , Im just trying to figure out which ship will be better for our first cruise, we are a family of four, Thank you for the help and info :) Breeze because it's newer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookiefish Posted August 23, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I have not been on the Breeze, but sailed on the Dream in August and the experience was much less enjoyable than any of my previous cruises with Carnival. This ship really needs an overhaul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Suds Posted August 23, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Why were you denied? Other than a free cruise, I have always received my on board credits for being a shareholder. Ok...just found out that the last cruise where I was denied my $100.00 credit was because I booked with my lady partner who was booking us on a reduced rate cruise. She and her sister and a few others cruise and cruise and cruise. The sister typically gets her cruises free from Carnival. She sits at the slot machine for most of the cruise! LOL...lady friend just returned from Western Caribbean last week. She is booked for Alaska and the Caribbean once more before the end of the year. I am booked aboard the Breeze in about 18 days. As you can see....as a group we sail a lot. I can live without the $100.00 credit but it does piss me off a bit! LOL (it is nice that the lady friend's sister always gets us the steakhouse and Italian restaurant each cruise for free...Carnival does make me mad at times but I really love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwestgal Posted August 23, 2016 #24 Share Posted August 23, 2016 (edited) Breeze gets my vote. I however would not stay in the aft area , when we cruised we were almost gassed out by the sewer smell , wouldn't chance it again. Edited August 23, 2016 by Midwestgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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