Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Dream
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $388
Ship comparison
Carnival Dream vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 29
- From
- $248
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Dream is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,646 passengers, in service since 2008. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001.
Choose Carnival Dream if you want more culture, more of a party or a newer ship: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for cultural (8.0 vs 4.0) and party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2008 (vs 2001).
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more space per passenger: it outscores Carnival Dream for romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 44.3 gross tons per passenger (vs 35.7).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Dream | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2008 (better) | 2001 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | 2019 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 138,000 |
| Passengers | 3,646 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.7 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 29 |
| Upcoming sailings | 107 | 114 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–14 nights | 2–17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $388 | $248 (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 4 of the ten, Navigator of the Seas on 4, with 2 level.
- 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.
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
29 cruises on sale, from $248.
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Questions
Carnival Dream or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Dream or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Dream. Carnival Dream carries 3,646 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Dream or Navigator of the Seas?
Carnival Dream is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2008 against 2001 for Navigator of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 gross tons per passenger against 35.7 on Carnival Dream. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Dream.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Dream scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Navigator of the Seas.
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