Discover Paradise On A Carnival Dream Cruise To The Caribbean And Central America

The Carnival Dream recently left Galveston on an incredible 14-night journey to the Southern Caribbean and Central America. As part of Carnival’s Journeys program, the Dream will visit a variety of ports, including off-the-beaten-path locations, and offer unique onboard programming. A visit to Cartagena de Indias, Willemstad, and Oranjestad is on this cruise, as well as stopovers in Cozumel, Puerto Limón, Montego Bay, and Colón. The Dream aims to create a unique blend of vacation experiences for its guests by focusing on both exploration and relaxation.

Carnival Dream’s Southern Caribbean and Central America Cruise

The cruise Dream is on is 14 nights journeying through the Southern Caribbean and Central America. This journey even takes it to 7 different ports before heading back to Texas. This series is designed to travel to both the popular and less popular ports across the Caribbean, making it a great option for those looking to experience a variety of cultures

The cruise first goes to Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is well-known for its warm history and colonial buildings. From there, travelers will visit Willemstad, the capital of Curacao, which is notable for its colonial Dutch buildings and beautiful waterfront. The ship will also stop in Oranjestad, Aruba, a popular location well-known for its soft white sand beaches and warm, clear water.

Other stops in this cruise include Cozumel in Mexico, known for its stunning reefs and diverse sea life, and Puerto Limon in Costa Rica, which is a gateway to gorgeous beaches and lush rainforests. Montego Bay, Jamaica, is next, where visitors can enjoy its beautiful scenery and rich culture, and Colón, Panama, which is known for its historic Panama Canal and interesting history, rounds out this cruise.

Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas, and Florida

After the Southern Caribbean and Central America itinerary, the Carnival Dream will eschew the Panama Canal, and head straight for an Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas, and Florida cruise, with stops in Galveston, Key West, San Juan, St. Croix, St. Thomas, Philipsburg, Ocho Rios, and Basseterre. This cruise will be 14 nights and will include the following tropical ports of call:

As for cruise highlights, guests will stop at Carnival’s new private island in Grand Bahama. Celebration Key offers an array of activities and amenities, ensuring guests enjoy a cheerful and relaxing day away from RCCL crowds.

Carnival Journeys: Your Next Cruise Adventure

Carnival has launched a new cruise experience called Carnival Journeys, which includes specially curated longer, immersive itineraries. In addition to more popular ports, the cruise line will take guests to smaller, less-traveled ports to diversify their travel experiences. One addition to the itinerary will be a Throwback Sea Day onboard Carnival Dream, where guests can enjoy fun, nostalgic activities.

The cruise line seeks to cater to both adventurous and those who want to relax. Carnival Journeys cruises will have port stops at beautiful, yet open, less-populated travel areas. The 14-night cruises will give guests the chance to take their time at all of the port stops. The cruises will have no stress of a traditional cruise, where guests are rushed to experience everything at leisure.

Carnival Dream’s Regular Schedule and Trans-Atlantic Crossings

The Dream will complete two 14-night trans-Atlantic cruises before porting in the Caribbean and returning to her regular schedule with 6 to 8-night itineraries. These cover the stops in the Bahamas and Caribbean. These sailings will be great for families looking for a quick family vacation, while still being able to enjoy the relaxed fun Carnival is famous for. The Carnival Dream will set sail on her first trans-Atlantic departure on February 14th. It will take 15 days to arrive in Barcelona, Spain, docking along the way in Bermuda, Gibraltar, Malaga, and Alicante. Since this sailing is part of Carnival’s SEA program, it promises to be an adults-only and more peaceful experience.

This Dream will also have one more trans-Atlantic sailing in the last week of March before she heads to dry-dock for scheduled maintenance. She will return to Galveston to begin her regular seasonal sailing operations in early April.

Final Thoughts

The 14-night sailings with Carnival Dream through the Southern Caribbean and Central America will also be an excellent opportunity for adventurers to experience vibrant new destinations such as the charming city of Cartagena and the beautiful island of Aruba. Further enhancing the excitement of these voyages is the addition of Carnival’s private island and the opportunity to sail through routes that are less frequently traveled.

The Eastern Caribbean and Bahamas cruise is an equally enticing option for those looking to have an experience for the ages. It has an ideal combination of tropical allure and premium experiences. The enriching onboard activities and varied itineraries of Carnival Dream’s Journeys cruises likely will not disappoint.

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