IMO: 9378474
Carnival Dream
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Dream-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 128,251
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,004 / 306
- Beam (FT / M)
- 122 / 37.2
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 14 / 15
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Panama
- Godparent(s)
- Marcia Gay Harden
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $741,100,785
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2009
Major Refurbishments
2017
2021
Significant Changes
- 2017: Drydock at Freeport, Bahamas; added Guy's Burger Joint, Guy's Pig & Anchor BBQ and other new venues plus refreshed carpeting, lighting and wall coverings.
- 2021: Drydock at Marseille; received the updated blue, white and red hull livery.
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9378474
- MMSI
- 370490000
- Call Sign
- 3ETA7
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6151
- Maiden Voyage
- 21 September 2009
- Maximum Draft
- 8.2 m (26.9 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 38.1 m (125.0 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 3,646
- Maximum Capacity
- 4,633
- Total Crew
- 1,367
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.67:1
- Space Ratio
- 35.18
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 2
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 10
- Waterslides
- 4
- Bars & Lounges
- 12
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 9
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 2
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 18*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Heavy fuel oil / marine diesel oil (conventional, non-LNG)
- Propellers
- 2
- Installed Power
- 75.6 MW (101,381 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 44 MW (59,005 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.5 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 6x Wartsila 12V46 medium-speed diesel generating sets, 75,600 kW total installed (12,600 kW each)
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22.5 Knots
- Medical Center
- Medical Center / infirmary located on crew Deck 0, below Deck 1 (Riviera Deck). Staffed by resident doctors/nurses on 24-hour call; clinic hours approx. 8am-8pm (doctor hours 8-11am and 3-6pm).
Elevator Banks
Forward
Passenger decks (exact deck range not published)
Midship (Atrium)
Base at Deck 3 (Lobby), rising through the atrium (exact deck range not published)
Aft
Passenger decks (exact deck range not published)
Designated Smoking Zones
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CasinocasinoLocation: Casino designated areas and Casino BarSmoking permitted in designated sections
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Caliente NightclubloungeLocation: Caliente Nightclub (not on the dance floor)Smoking permitted off the dance floor
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Deck 5 portsideoutdoorLocation: Deck 5 portside (forward/midship/aft)Outdoor smoking incl. cigars and pipes permitted
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Deck 11 starboardoutdoorLocation: Deck 11 starboard (midship/aft)Outdoor smoking incl. cigars and pipes permitted
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,823
Solo Configured: 29
ADA Compliant: 35
- Suites
- 56
- Balcony
- 831
- Oceanview
- 227
- Inside
- 709
The Apex Suite
Grand Suite
345 SQ FT
The ship's largest accommodation at 345 square feet with an 85-square-foot private balcony, a walk-in dressing area and a full bathroom with a whirlpool tub, set midship on Deck 7 for a smoother ride.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Grand Suite12
- Ocean Suite / Junior Suite / Spa Suite44
Balcony
- Aft Extended Balcony26
- Premium Vista Balcony8
- Standard Balcony652
- Cloud 9 Spa Balcony35
- Cove Balcony110
Oceanview
- Deluxe Oceanview Family193
- Oceanview28
- Porthole6
Inside
- Interior637
- Interior Walkway View23
- Cloud 9 Spa Interior20
- Small Interior Single29
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Waterpark
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Staterooms & Service
- Self Serve Laundry
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
First Carnival ship with a multi-slide water park
fleet first
Genesis of the Dream class
fleet first
Wraparound Lanai promenade with hot tubs
unique
WaterWorks aquapark
top-deck attraction
Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
top-deck attraction
18-hole miniature golf
top-deck attraction
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Crimson Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 3 forwardComplimentary main dining room
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Scarlet Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 3 aftComplimentary main dining room
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Lido MarketplacebuffetLocation: Deck 10Complimentary self-service buffet (two levels)
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Guy's Burger Jointquick_serviceLocation: Deck 10Complimentary burger counter at the Waves Pool
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BlueIguana Cantinaquick_serviceLocation: Deck 10Complimentary Mexican taco/burrito counter
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Pizzeria del Capitanoquick_serviceLocation: Deck 10Complimentary 24-hour pizzeria
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Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Quequick_serviceLocation: Deck 5 LanaiComplimentary open-air BBQ smokehouse (seadays)
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Swirlsquick_serviceLocation: Deck 10Complimentary soft-serve ice cream & frozen yogurt
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Sweet SpotcafeLocation: Deck 5Complimentary dessert counter
Specialty Dining
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Chef's Art Steakhousespecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 12Surcharge steakhouse (cover charge)
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Bonsai Sushispecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 5Surcharge sit-down a-la-carte sushi restaurant
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The Chef's Tabledining_experienceLocation: Deck 3 galleySurcharge private dining experience
À la Carte Dining
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Seafood ShackseafoodLocation: Deck 10Walk-up à-la-carte seafood counter, no table service
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Plaza Coffee BarcafeLocation: Deck 5 Ocean PlazaSurcharge patisserie & specialty-coffee bar serving the Ocean Plaza
Bars & Nightlife
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Dream Lobby BarbarLocation: Deck 3 atriumAtrium bar with piano and dance floor
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Alchemy BarbarLocation: Deck 5Cocktail 'pharmacy' bar
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CalienteloungeLocation: Deck 5Disco nightclub with full-service bar
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Sam's BarbarLocation: Deck 5Piano bar on a revolving platform
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Burgundy LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 5 aftComedy & karaoke lounge (Punchliner)
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Song Lounge & BarloungeLocation: Deck 5Live-music & karaoke lounge with bar
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Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 5Bar serving the Jackpot Casino
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RedFrog Rum BarbarLocation: Deck 10Outdoor poolside rum bar at the Waves Pool
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BlueIguana Tequila BarbarLocation: Deck 10Outdoor poolside tequila bar at the Waves Pool
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Sunset BarbarLocation: Deck 10 aftOutdoor bar at the aft Sunset Pool
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Sports BarbarLocation: Deck 12Outdoor bar in City Sports Park
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Serenity BarbarLocation: Deck 15 SerenityWaiter-served bar in the adults-only retreat
Pools & Aquatics
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Waves PoolpoolLocation: Deck 10 midshipMain midship pool with Seaside Theatre
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Sunset PoolpoolLocation: Deck 10 aftSmaller, quieter aft pool
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Carnival WaterWorkswaterparkLocation: Deck 12Aqua park: splash zone + thrill slides
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DrainPipewaterslideLocation: Deck 12Tunnel waterslide ending in a swirl
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Twister WaterslidewaterslideLocation: Deck 12-15300 ft spiraling tube slide (entrance Deck 15)
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Racing SlideswaterslideLocation: Deck 12Two-lane 82 ft racing slides
Active Recreation
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City Sports Parksports_complexLocation: Deck 12Sports complex: mini-golf, sports court, jogging track
Entertainment Venues
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Encore Theatremain_theaterLocation: Deck 3-5Main show lounge (1400 seats)
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Carnival Seaside Theatreoutdoor_screenLocation: Deck 10Giant outdoor LED screen over the Waves Pool
Casino
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Jackpot CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 5Vegas-style casino (484 seats)
Spa & Fitness
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Cloud 9 SpaspaLocation: Deck 14Wellness spa: thermal suite, thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms
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Cloud 9 Fitness Centerfitness_centerLocation: Deck 12Complimentary gymnasium & fitness studio
Youth & Teen
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Camp Oceankids_clubLocation: Deck 11Kids club (ages 2-11)
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Circle 'C'kids_clubLocation: Deck 4Tweens program (ages 12-14)
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Club O2kids_clubLocation: Deck 4Teens program (ages 15-17)
Retail & Shopping
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The Fun ShopsretailLocation: Deck 5Duty-free shopping arcade
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Cherry on TopretailLocation: Deck 5Candy & apparel signature shop (retail, not a cafe)
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Dream AtriumatriumLocation: Deck 311-deck midship atrium
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Ocean PlazaloungeLocation: Deck 5Indoor/outdoor live-music plaza (served by the Plaza coffee bar)
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Serenity Adults-Only RetreatsundeckLocation: Decks 14-15Two-level adults-only (21+) retreat
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-11