Rare dshefter Posted January 12, 2012 #326 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Looking for people's thoughts on the various balcony staterooms on the Dream. We are looking at taking the Dec. 8 cruise and want to book a balcony. There will be three of us in the cabin. Anyone ever stayed in one of the Aft balconies? Thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted January 18, 2012 #327 Share Posted January 18, 2012 just got off the Dream on saturday and I did notice the ship rocking but honestly it wasn't that bad. I was in room 9456 (4 from the back of the ship) and the only night the rocking was bad was Friday night as we were making our way back to Port Canaveral. I had noticed that several nights they were showing winds in the 60-70+ kilometers per hour. which equals out to roughly 40+mph winds. It was a gentle rocking that I noticed occassionally. For those of you who are wondering...we made it to Roatan :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Cynic Posted January 25, 2012 #328 Share Posted January 25, 2012 We were on the Carnival Freedom two years ago, and the burger spot was open late (11:30pm to 1:00am). Does anyone know if it's the same on the Dream? I do love a late-night burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trosmiles2u Posted January 26, 2012 #329 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Here you go. We just got off her Feb 19-26 Western cruise. The first group is the pix my son took, the second is ours. http://travel.webshots.com/album/579876815mAElKG http://travel.webshots.com/album/579861601DYxYDx Thanks for the pics. We are staying in room 11272 in June. What a coincidence!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaming2012 Posted January 27, 2012 #330 Share Posted January 27, 2012 In the MDR do kids have to order off the Childrens Menu? Or do they have more choices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dshefter Posted January 27, 2012 #331 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We just booked an Aft balcony on the Vista Deck. Any thoughts? We're on the Dec. 8 cruise that goes to the Western Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3593 Posted January 27, 2012 Author #332 Share Posted January 27, 2012 In the MDR do kids have to order off the Childrens Menu? Or do they have more choices? They can order off childrens or adult menu. My 8 year old never used the kids menu. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted January 27, 2012 #333 Share Posted January 27, 2012 We just booked an Aft balcony on the Vista Deck. Any thoughts? We're on the Dec. 8 cruise that goes to the Western Caribbean. I didn't have an aft view but I was 4 away from the back and I loved it. Granted we did hear the chairs above us moving occasionally...we were below the aft bar, but nothing that would keep us up at night. We didn't feel alot of movement like I had read about with being in the back and on a higher deck. My only complaint was that my room was in the middle of a large family who liked to run up and down the hall and yell to each others balcony. And there was another family who had the 2 insides across from my balcony booked as well. Other than that, I would book another room on the Vista deck at the back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dshefter Posted January 27, 2012 #334 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks Lisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray2504 Posted January 27, 2012 #335 Share Posted January 27, 2012 we will be on the dream 5/5/2012 we booked a balcony on the 9th deck mid ship. is that a good cabin. this is our first cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaming2012 Posted January 30, 2012 #336 Share Posted January 30, 2012 They can order off childrens or adult menu. My 8 year old never used the kids menu. :D Thanks for the info. We leave on the 11th. The Kids are so Pumped up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMKakaThing2 Posted January 30, 2012 #337 Share Posted January 30, 2012 We were on the Carnival Freedom two years ago, and the burger spot was open late (11:30pm to 1:00am). Does anyone know if it's the same on the Dream? I do love a late-night burger. they had a burgers, fries, and hotdogs available late at night earlier this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaming2012 Posted February 1, 2012 #338 Share Posted February 1, 2012 We arrive MCO at 1030 the day of the cruise. We plan to rent a car (Budget) and drive to Cape Canaveral. Drop the car and take a shuttle from Budget to the Ship. Do we have enough time? How long will this take? Any info on doing the transportation this way is needed. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heob Posted February 1, 2012 #339 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hi a3593- we had a porthole room on Deck 1 with 2 bathrooms on our first Carnival cruise and I loved it! We had a window seat and it was so cool to watch the ocean and the spindrift from the waves - you'll love it and the noise was non existent (we were by the embarkation ramp). Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted February 12, 2012 #340 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Booked on the Dream for April 14th in a Cove Balcony stateroom, heading to the Western Caribbean!! :D It's been a while so if there is anything that anyone wants to add or suggest, I am open for it. Our last cruise was on the Sensation back in '94. We thought that ship was huge. Cannot wait to stand next to the Dream when we arrive. Keep this thread going....full of useful information and tips. Edited February 12, 2012 by cruisebug1970 Wrong date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourkittys Posted February 12, 2012 #341 Share Posted February 12, 2012 we will be on the dream 5/5/2012 we booked a balcony on the 9th deck mid ship. is that a good cabin. this is our first cruise. You might want to compare deck 9 deck plans with deck 10 and line up your cabin and see what is above yours. Pool areas and eating areas can sometimes be noisy when they are cleaning and moving chairs. Oth:Derwise this is a great deck to be on. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpcotBill Posted February 12, 2012 #342 Share Posted February 12, 2012 We were in 9363 on the January 21, 2012 cruise. The noise was awful. The only balcony staterooms available when I booked were on Deck 9. I was hoping it wouldn't be too bad but it was. It would start about 6am with the rolling carts, then it sounded like they were playing catch with 40 lb. bags of cement. It wasn't bad at night though, so we were able to get to sleep. It's just that we had to get up early like it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorkel2Much Posted February 12, 2012 #343 Share Posted February 12, 2012 In the MDR do kids have to order off the Childrens Menu? Or do they have more choices? My DD has ordered from the adult menu since she was a 4 or 5 yo. I have seen adults order from the kids menu too (for desserts). :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayjay2001 Posted February 12, 2012 #344 Share Posted February 12, 2012 looking to book the carnival dream in sept. Only cruised once before on royal caribean. How much are the childrens soda packets. Can you get adults packages and if not how much is it for a beer or a lager as we say in the uk. Can you dine anytime or do you have set times and is there a buffet if you dont want to use the restaurant. Also can you bring drinks onto the ship with you. Is there lots for the kids to do. We are doing the mexico route is it nice. Thanks Diane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsnd1900 Posted February 12, 2012 #345 Share Posted February 12, 2012 How much are the childrens soda packets. Can you get adults packages and if not how much is it for a beer or a lager as we say in the uk. From what I am told.. Child Rate Per Day $4.50 (17 years of age and younger) Adult Rate Per Day $6.00 (18 years of age and older) Liquor prices via the Bon Voyage (beer prices same as on ship) must call the Bon Voyage to get these delivered to your room. You can order 4 bottles. http://www.zydecocruiser.net/menus/bv_liquor.htm offers info and a price list. Can you dine anytime or do you have set times and is there a buffet if you dont want to use the restaurant. Early, late and Any time seating available, as are special restaurant and the buffet. Or, grab a pizza and eat on the deck! Also can you bring drinks onto the ship with you. You can bring 1 bottle of 750ml wine with you per adult, as well as "reasonable amounts of non-alcohol, unopened bottles or cans" but these must be in carry on luggage. We bring 1 bottle of wine, 1 12pk, 1 case water per adult. Is there lots for the kids to do. We are doing the mexico route is it nice. Thanks Diane. Yes, tons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamic1 Posted February 12, 2012 #346 Share Posted February 12, 2012 First cruise so I'm wondering if someone can help me. Will Carnival let people carry around FRS' (walkie talkie's)? I've heard of some cruise lines lot allowing people to "because they interfere with cruise ship navigation". Others on boards say they're fine. Just want the kids to be able to find us when needed. Secondly, am wondering about hooking into the TV in our rooms. Has anyone hooked up their video camera/own dvd player to the TV in their room via RCA's? Anything special I need to connect into the TV? Is it worth bringing our compact DVD player for the kids as they tend to wake up extremely early? Thanks in advance for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunLovinPals Posted February 13, 2012 #347 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thank you for this wonderful thread! It has been very helpful. We were really excited to see a picture of the cabin we'll be staying in, too. I'll definitely be checking this out for updates up until our cruise date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myobus11 Posted February 14, 2012 #348 Share Posted February 14, 2012 sailing in sept. going to book tomorrow anybody input if one side is better scenery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksmom09 Posted February 14, 2012 #349 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Can't wait for more!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detroit Donna Posted March 29, 2012 #350 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Does anyone know if they have the murder mystery on the Dream? We were just on the Valor and it was in the Fun Times and then there were clues all week long. I missed out on the initial meeting so I want to be sure to make it this time if they have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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