My wife and I sailed the Dream on May 3rd - 10th. The ship is big indeed. So big that with the exception of Chef Art's steakhouse where the food is cooked when ordered, we didn't really get a "hot" meal at any time in the main dining room; just too many people getting fed at the same time.
We encountered long lines at the omelet station, the mongolian station, and most buffet lines. When at sea I would definitely recommend going to the Scarlett aft dining room for the sea day brunch. It is open for dining from 8am to 1pm. They will try to seat you with other passengers so if you want to eat privately then you will have to tell so.
Unless you are a platinum or diamond cruiser you will encounter long lines to embark the ship in New Orleans. I would definitely recommend going to the shore excursion portion of the manage my cruise and look for the excursion called "faster to the fun'. For $49.95 for everyone in the cabin you get head of the line on embarkation and debarkation, and a special line at the information desk.
Carnival Dream - too crowded?
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My wife and I sailed the Dream on May 3rd - 10th. The ship is big indeed. So big that with the exception of Chef Art's steakhouse where the food is cooked when ordered, we didn't really get a "hot" meal at any time in the main dining room; just too many people getting fed at the same time.
We encountered long lines at the omelet station, the mongolian station, and most buffet lines. When at sea I would definitely recommend going to the Scarlett aft dining room for the sea day brunch. It is open for dining from 8am to 1pm. They will try to seat you with other passengers so if you want to eat privately then you will have to tell so.
Unless you are a platinum or diamond cruiser you will encounter long lines to embark the ship in New Orleans. I would definitely recommend going to the shore excursion portion of the manage my cruise and look for the excursion called "faster to the fun'. For $49.95 for everyone in the cabin you get head of the line on embarkation and debarkation, and a special line at the information desk.
Hope some of this information helps