The Carnival Dream has a passenger capacity of 3,646. 

Your Carnival Dream cruise fare includes a wide array of complimentary dining options:

• Lido Marketplace: A sprawling buffet-style restaurant with various food stations.
• Main Dining Rooms (Crimson Restaurant and Scarlet Restaurant): Offers a more formal dining experience with a menu that changes daily.
• Guy's Burger Joint: Delicious, made-to-order burgers and hand-cut fries created by celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
• BlueIguana Cantina: Freshly made tacos and burritos with a variety of salsas and toppings.
• Pizzeria del Capitano: Open 24/7 for complimentary, fresh-baked pizzas.
• Swirls: Enjoy complimentary soft-serve icecream and frozen yogurt anytime 
• Mongolian Wok: A build-your-own stir-fry bar with Asian flavors.
• Masala Tiger: Serving Indian-inspired dishes.
• Seaday Brunch: Available in the main dining rooms on sea days, offering a mix of breakfast and lunch items.

Outside of the complimentary dining options, certain venues incur an extra cost. This includes specialty restaurants like:

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• Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse: A classic American steakhouse experience.
• Bonsai Sushi: Fresh sushi, sashimi, and rolls.
• The Chef's Table: A truly exclusive and immersive multi-course dining experience with the Executive Chef.
• Seafood Shack: Fresh seafood priced by weight (in pounds), often with market pricing.
• JavaBlue Cafe: Specialty coffees, pastries, and treats.
• Room Service: While some basic items might be complimentary, a la carte pricing often applies to most items.
• All alcoholic and specialty non-alcoholic beverages: This includes sodas, bottled water, fresh juices, and specialty coffees outside of designated complimentary venues.

The Carnival Dream offers a wide variety of bar and entertainment options, ensuring there's always something exciting happening:

• WaterWorks: An aqua park with exhilarating waterslides (like the Twister Waterslide) and a PowerDrencher bucket.
• SportSquare: Featuring mini-golf, basketball, volleyball and more.
• Punchliner Comedy Club: Enjoy hilarious stand-up comedy shows for all ages.
• Playlist Productions: High-energy musical stage shows with talented performers at the Encore! main lounge.
• Piano Bar: Sing along to your favorite tunes with a lively piano player.
• Alchemy Bar: Enjoy unique, hand-crafted cocktails with a vintage apothecary theme.
• RedFrog Rum Bar: A relaxed, open-air bar serving tropical drinks.
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar: A vibrant Mexican-themed bar offering margaritas and tequilas.
• Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Brewhouse: Features a full-service bar with custom craft beers brewed on board.
• Cloud 9 Spa and Fitness Center: Relax and rejuvenate with various treatments, a thermal suite, and a fully equipped gym.
• Casino: Try your luck at a wide array of slot machines and table games.
• Liquid Nightclub: Dance the night away to popular hits and DJ sets.
• Dive-In Movies: Watch blockbuster films on the poolside big screen under the stars.
• The Warehouse Video Arcade: Open 24 hours for all ages.
• Live Music: Enjoy live music performances in various venues throughout the ship.
• Karaoke and Game Shows: Participate in fun-filled karaoke sessions and a variety of interactive game shows.
• Serenity Adult-Only Retreat: A peaceful area exclusively for adults.

To make reservations on a Carnival cruise, including specialty dining and shore excursions, you can do so before and after boarding the ship. Before your cruise, you can make reservations through Carnival's website by accessing "My Cruise Manager" after logging into your account, or through the Carnival Hub app. Once onboard, you can make reservations at the relevant venues or through the Carnival Hub app.

Yes, the Carnival Dream is extremely family-friendly. It is designed with a vast array of activities and amenities to appeal to guests of all ages, from the youngest children to teens and adults. Key family-friendly features include:

• WaterWorks: An extensive aqua park with waterslides and splash areas.
• Mini Golf: A whimsical mini-golf course.
• Camp Ocean: Supervised programs and dedicated spaces for children aged 2-11.
• Circle "C": A dedicated lounge and activities for tweens aged 12-14.
• Club O2: A cool hangout and activities for teens aged 15-17.
• Dive-In Movies: Family-friendly movies shown on the outdoor LED screen.
• Dr. Seuss at Sea activities: Themed events for younger children, including story time and parades.
• The Warehouse Video Arcade: A 24-hour video arcade.
• Diverse dining options to suit all tastes, including casual and kid-friendly choices like Guy's Burger Joint and Pizzeria del Capitano.

Carnival’s Code of Conduct is intended to ensure all guests enjoy their cruise experience while following the code of conduct while onboard/on shore during their holiday. You are expected to follow the direction of the ship’s Captain and crew, who will take the necessary action to ensure the safety, security and well-being of all.