Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $388
Ship comparison
Carnival Dream vs Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
- Cruises
- 18
- From
- $340
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Dream is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,646 passengers, in service since 2008. Carnival Encounter sails for Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Encounter has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Dream | Carnival Encounter | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | — |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 | — |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | — |
| Passengers | 3,646 | — |
| Crew | 1,367 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.7 | — |
| Decks | 15 | — |
| Length | 1,004 ft | — |
| Beam | 122 ft | — |
| Speed | 26 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 18 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 118 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 3–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $388 | $340 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
Carnival Encounter has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
Sailing now
18 cruises on sale, from $340.
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