Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $386
Ship comparison
Carnival Breeze vs Carnival Dream
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $388
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Breeze is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2015. Carnival Dream is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,646 passengers, in service since 2008.
Choose Carnival Breeze if you want a newer ship: its maiden voyage was in 2015 (vs 2008).
Choose Carnival Dream if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Breeze for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), active (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Breeze | Carnival Dream | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2015 (better) | 2008 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 130,000 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,646 |
| Crew | 1,386 | 1,367 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.2 | 35.7 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,004 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 10 |
| Upcoming sailings | 92 | 107 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $386 (better) | $388 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Breeze leads on 1 of the ten, Carnival Dream on 4, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Breeze, sailing from Miami, will take you to some of the hottest spots in the Caribbean and the Bahamas, while you get to experience some fun in the sun on board.
Highlights
- Two waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Carnival's house brew at RedFrog Pub
- Relaxing in Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
- Testing your luck at Winner's Luck Casino
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $386.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
Carnival Dream, the first of Carnival's Dream class ships (followed by Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze), features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and the Lido Restaurant. It also features Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with entertainment.
Highlights
- Waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Carnival's house brew at RedFrog Rum Bar
- Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $388.
Questions
Carnival Breeze or Carnival Dream?
Which is bigger, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Dream?
They are the same size, 130,000 gross tons each. Carnival Breeze carries 3,690 passengers and Carnival Dream carries 3,646.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Breeze or Carnival Dream?
Carnival Breeze is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2015 against 2008 for Carnival Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Dream, with 35.7 gross tons per passenger against 35.2 on Carnival Breeze. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10.
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