Dream x3: A Semi-LIVE report from the Carnival Dream

[HagenDog]

Can't wait to hear more as we are sailing on the Dream July 16th. Enjoy your time and report back as often as you can.

[adam3313]

Dinner was delicious and fast tonight. I had the Corn Chowder Maryland, crispy chicken bites, sweet and sour shrimp, and chocolate melting cake of course.

 

After dinner, I had an up and down blackjack session, and now parked at the piano bar.

 

 

 

So far, I haven't seen Chris. Mat, the CD taking over, covered muster and the sail away party... He seems pretty good so far.

 

Back to my requests!

 

 

 

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[Anthomaniac]

If you like peanut butter, ask for some​with the chocolate melting cake. :)

 

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[adam3313]

If you like peanut butter, ask for some​with the chocolate melting cake. :)

 

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I kid you not, I asked tonight for the first time and was denied [emoji22]

 

 

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[Anthomaniac]

I kid you not, I asked tonight for the first time and was denied [emoji22]

 

 

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Noooo! It's so good, get some at breakfast and take it with you tomorrow.

 

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[adam3313]

Good morning from Day 2 aboard the Carnival Dream. It's overcast as we make our way through the Gulf of Mexico on the way towards Jamaica.

 

Last night, I closed down the piano bar. This is Zack Daniels' first cruise on his contract on the Dream, and he was awesome. Very good at playing requests. I can tell it won't be the only night closing out the piano bar.

 

Afterwards, I hung out in Caliente for a bit, and then proceeded to close down the blackjack table, and walked away only down $15. The way the table was going, this was a semi-success.

 

After finishing off my Jameson, I ended the night like many do on a Carnival Cruise:

 

 

I'm currently fueling up at Sea Day Brunch.

 

 

 

Steak n eggs with a side of bacon. Amazing. In all my carnival cruises I haven't ever made it to sea day brunch, but it has certainly impressed.

 

I plan on hitting the lido deck after brunch, and will be hosting a slot pull later in the afternoon.

 

Also, apparently Chris the Flying Scotsman is not onboard. Seems he is going to be on vista for a few weeks, according to what I heard on our "social network" group. Maybe he talked about it in his weekly blog?

 

Cheers from the high seas, will check in later!

 

 

 

 

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[HLNFan]

Can't wait to hear how the new CD does. This should be his 1st week as Dream CD with Flying Scotsman headed home for vacation.

 

 

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Same here! Let us know how the CD is please!

 

 

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[jonz]

I love the Sea Day Brunch. Did it for the first time on my last cruise, 11/2016, on the Breeze. The Hen alla Diavola was amazing. It is spicy but great. Also, the Caramelized Cheesecake was the best I have ever had. We asked for a second helping to take with us for later. Coffee and cheesecake on our balcony was perfection.

Enjoy your cruise and thanks for the realtime reviewing. We will be on the Dream in December. Can't wait.

[lilliano]

Thanks for the great review! My friend and I have decided to try the dream out sometime soon. I can't wait to get a sneak preview!

 

 

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[Honeymooner1105]

I am enjoying reading your updates, as my hubby and I will be on the Dream when you return this Sunday! We were on the dream for our honeymoon back in November 2016 and had a wonderful time. However, I didn't realize there was a sea-day brunch and I think we will have to try that...hubby loves steak & eggs! Have a wonderful trip and keep on posting!

[bm6pm5]

We do the sea day brunch every day that we can. Usually not crowded and great food. Keep posting as this is probably going to be my next ship to cruise on.Love the info.

[Mr and Mrs C]

Dinner was delicious and fast tonight. I had the Corn Chowder Maryland, crispy chicken bites, sweet and sour shrimp, and chocolate melting cake of course.

 

After dinner, I had an up and down blackjack session, and now parked at the piano bar.

 

 

 

So far, I haven't seen Chris. Mat, the CD taking over, covered muster and the sail away party... He seems pretty good so far.

 

Back to my requests!

 

 

 

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How are the chairs in the dining room? I have arthritis in my back and can't sit on hard wooden chairs [emoji30]! Wondering if they are cushioned, or if I'll have to bring my granny seat as I call it?!

 

 

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[Lerin]

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[adam3313]

Well our slot pull was fun, but we didn't win anything....but as they say, "if at first you don't succeed, try again!" So we'll be trying again tomorrow.

 

After the slot pull I spent the rest of the afternoon having some frosty beers in the hot tub above lido deck.

 

I don't usually do formal night, so I grabbed a guy's burger right before closing, and then grabbed some of the spaghetti carbonara that I would've had in the dining room, on the lido deck. Win-win for me. I don't enjoy lobster, so no loss by missing formal night #1.

 

After dinner I relaxed and showered, then had a good session in the casino. I loaded up Jameson, and am back at the piano bar.

 

We're almost off the coast of Cuba as we head toward Jamaica. Hoping to get an earlier start on sea day 2 to get a solid spot on lido.

 

May be back with an update later, we'll see where the night takes me!

 

 

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[sailor05]

Following! I am enjoying your great review and wonderful pictures! Be sure to leave the Dream in good shape for me in just under 3 weeks! ;):D:cool:

[MsJersey84]

I have never been on the Dream but I love to read reviews because I never know what cruise is next!!!

[adam3313]

Good afternoon from the Carnival Dream! We are currently sailing south of Cuba on our way to Jamaica.

 

My apologies, I had a post all typed up earlier but I tried to add a photo and the app had an error and I was forced to erase everything I wrote, so I got frustrated and went to serenity to relax in the hot tub. In the future, I will be posting pictures alone so I don't lose any text haha.

 

Last night followed the same routine as the first night: close the piano bar, hit the nightclub, close down the blackjack table, and eat pizza.

 

The nightclub was the most crowded I've seen on a carnival ship. People must enjoy DJ Verso's mixes.

 

 

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[adam3313]

The piano bar was good, but I have something to write in my survey for sure. Apparently on Sunday night, someone from corporate didn't like that Zack provided his own song books, and made him keep them off the bar last night, so it turned into a crapshoot if he knew what you requested. I just don't understand the logic behind it. Carnival produces a song list, but I don't think there's a song from the last 15 years on it....Zack has done a good job though, and has promised to learn a bunch of requests. I'll definitely be giving carnival corporate my feedback though.

 

This morning I got a breakfast burrito from Blue Iguana, loaded my Tervis with lemonade, and bounced between hot tubs on Serenity for a few hours.

 

Currently I'm sitting in the Ocean Plaza enjoying my first lunch at Guy's Pig and Anchor. It is awesome. Everything I tried has been delicious.

 

After this, it'll be time for slot pull attempt #2, hopefully with better results today!

 

I'll make a few posts with some pictures to share.

 

 

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[adam3313]

 

Steak and Eggs at Sea Day Brunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Psweets]

I'm definitely following this...this is my ship and ports for July 16th out of New Orleans...Have a blast man!

HI landshrkfrenzy, I'll be cruising the 16th too... 51 days

 

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[winddawn]

I'm enjoying reading your review, Adam. I had already booked Dream for the New Year's Eve cruise this year, and today I got a premier cruise offer for that very cruise. I rebooked under the premier offer and saved $161 plus got $400 cruise cash and the drinks on us card to boot.

 

It sounds like you have been receiving casino offers, so check your Carnival offers if you're interested in cruising Dream again. I'm thinking the New Year's Eve date will disappear pretty quickly since that is a very popular time to cruise.

 

I'm looking forward to reading more through the week. Have a great cruise.

[eemama7]

Loving your review, I'll be on the dream July 2nd!

[wtwien]

Adam3313

I have been on the Dream Nov 2016 and March 2017

The staff is great could you do me a favorite?

Please go to Spa and give Henriette a spa worker a message from Bill

"Not much longer". She gets off the ship June11th after being on the ship for 9

months

Thanks Bill

 

 

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[BamaCruisers2011]

Thanks for the great review - leave out on the Dream in August! Following...

[beckatron]

Thanks for the review. We cruise the Dream on 6/18 - glad to get a sneak peak with the new cruise director. I had heard some not so great things about the piano player previously so thrilled to hear they have someone new.