Where is Carnival Dream today?
At sea, heading to Galveston
On day 6 of a 7-night Bahamas cruise from Galveston (Nov 7 to 14).
Between Nassau and Galveston. Position estimated from scheduled times.
Next: Galveston, Texas, Sat Nov 14 arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 7 nights from $497
Upcoming Carnival Dream cruises from $408 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Bahamas cruise, Galveston round trip
Nov 7 to 14, 2026 · Key West, Celebration Key and Nassau.
Where Carnival Dream sails, month by month
Carnival Dream sails from New Orleans from May to November 2027 and Galveston from December 2026 to May 2027 on 4-, 5- and 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Cozumel (54 calls) and Progreso (28). It also has longer sailings of 8 and 14 nights from December 2026 to January 2027.
- Dec 2026Galveston · 4 sailings6, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Galveston · 3 sailings7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Galveston · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Galveston · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Galveston · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027New Orleans · 6 sailings4, 5, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027New Orleans · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027New Orleans · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027New Orleans · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027New Orleans · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027New Orleans · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027New Orleans · 6 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Dream sailings with prices.
Carnival Dream at a glance
Carnival Dream is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Dream class. It entered service in 2009 (17 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2017. It carries 3,646 passengers and 1,367 crew, about 2.7 passengers per crew member. At 130,000 gross tons and 305 m (1,001 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 14 decks and 1,823 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri and sails under the flag of Panama.
The inaugural Dream-class vessel launched in 2009 and refreshed in 2017, Carnival Dream was the line's largest ship at debut. She features the expansive Lido Deck pool area, the WaterWorks aqua park, and the popular Cucina del Capitano Italian restaurant.
Carnival Dream specs
- Class
- Dream
- Built
- 2009
- Refurbished
- 2017
- Gross Tonnage
- 130,000 GT
- Length
- 305 m
- Passengers
- 3,646
- Cabins
- 1,823
- Crew
- 1,367
- Decks
- 14
- Builder
- Fincantieri
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 17 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 35.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.7:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 11th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 5 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
Carnival Dream FAQ
Where is Carnival Dream right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Dream is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), between Nassau, Bahamas and Galveston, Texas, on day 6 of a 7-night Bahamas cruise from Galveston. It returns to Galveston on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Dream sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Dream sails from New Orleans, Louisiana from May to November 2027 and Galveston, Texas from December 2026 to May 2027 on 4-, 5- and 7-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Dream visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Dream calls most often at Cozumel, Mexico (54 calls) and Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico (28), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 21 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Dream carry?
Carnival Dream carries 3,646 passengers in 1,823 cabins. It has 1,367 crew, about 2.7 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Dream built and how old is it?
Carnival Dream entered service in 2009, so it is 17 years old. It was last refurbished in 2017.
How big is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream is 130,000 gross tons and 305 m (1,001 ft) long, with 14 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream has 1,367 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream belongs to the Dream class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Dream?
Carnival Dream is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Dream built?
Carnival Dream was built by Fincantieri.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Dream cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Dream cruise we track starts from $408. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Dream prices
Upcoming Carnival Dream cruises start from $408. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $327. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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