Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $367
Ship comparison
Carnival Dream vs Carnival Vista
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
- Cruises
- 16
- From
- $280
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Dream is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,646 passengers, in service since 2009. Carnival Vista is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,934 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Dream if you want more culture, a better-rated spa and gym or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Vista for cultural (8.0 vs 5.0), spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Vista if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more of a party: it outscores Carnival Dream for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) and party (10.0 vs 8.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Dream | Carnival Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2009 | 2016 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 133,500 |
| Passengers | 3,646 | 3,934 |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.7 (better) | 33.9 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,055 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 158 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 21 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 16 |
| Upcoming sailings | 179 | 77 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 14 nights | 5 to 8 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $367 | $280 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Dream leads on 5 of the ten, Carnival Vista on 5.
- 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
12 cruises on sale, from $367.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Vista
The 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista debuted as Carnival Cruise Line's largest ship when it launched in 2016, and it's been matched in size by sister ships Carnival Horizon and Carnival Panorama and overtaken by the considerably larger 5,282-passenger Mardi Gras and the 5,374-guest Carnival Celebration.
Highlights
- Delicious burgers and fries at Guy's Burger Joint
- Fun waterslides and fountains at Carnival WaterWorks
- The first IMAX theater at sea
Sailing now
16 cruises on sale, from $280.
Questions
Carnival Dream or Carnival Vista?
Which is bigger, Carnival Dream or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista is bigger at 133,500 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Dream. Carnival Dream carries 3,646 passengers and Carnival Vista carries 3,934.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Dream or Carnival Vista?
Carnival Vista is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2009 for Carnival Dream.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Dream, with 35.7 gross tons per passenger against 33.9 on Carnival Vista. 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?
Carnival Vista scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 9.0 for Carnival Dream.
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