Sunday, June 22nd, 2008...5:00 pm
Your Dream is Now a Reality
So, it’s 5 pm and as promised here is more news from PA 007.
John, the office was buzzing at the news on the Carnival Dream. Normally at this stage the office juniors see the information at the same time as the public. Not only was everyone pleased to be in the loop but there is a huge hunt on to discover who leaked the information…..it’s very exciting.
Here is more information and some renderings which I hope the bloggers enjoy.
I am returning to being Mr. Invisible in my cubicle.
PA 007
LARGEST ‘FUN SHIP’ EVER CONSTRUCTED, 130,000-TON CARNIVAL DREAM TO OPERATE EXCITING INAUGURAL SCHEDULE, OFFER HOST OF ON-BOARD INNOVATIONS
3,646-Passenger Vessel to Debut in Europe in September 2009, Launches Year-Round Service from Port Canaveral In December 2009
MIAMI (June 23, 2008 ) – The new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the largest “Fun Ship” ever constructed, offering a host of on-board innovations and amenities – is slated to debut September 21, 2009, operating a diverse inaugural schedule that features visits to magnificent European and Caribbean destinations.
Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the 3,646-passenger SuperLiner will be a new class of vessel for the line and usher in a new era of “Fun Ship” cruising. With a new layout, sleek hull and distinctive profile, Carnival Dream is designed as the ultimate vacation experience.
Unique features of the Carnival Dream include a new concept in entertainment called The Piazza, a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live music venue; the most elaborate children’s facilities at sea, including expansive play areas and a huge Carnival WaterWorks aqua park; “scenic whirlpools” that extend over the ship’s beam; and a variety of new stateroom categories, including those specifically catering to families. Carnival Dream will also offer many other exciting and innovative features that will be announced in the coming months.
“We’ve taken everything we’ve learned about shipbuilding and incorporated it into the magnificent Carnival Dream. By offering the widest variety of all-inclusive facilities and features at sea, we will create fun, memorable vacations for our guests, all at an incredible value,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO. “From a bold new entertainment concept called The Piazza to innovative new larger stateroom categories and the most elaborate children’s facilities ever featured on any Carnival ‘Fun Ship’ – all of which are included in the initial cruise fare and accessible to everyone on board. – Carnival Dream was specifically designed with our valued guests in mind,” he added.
Exciting Inaugural Schedule
Carnival Dream is scheduled to enter service September 21, 2009, with an inaugural 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) featuring seven spectacular ports: Naples, Livorno and Venice (two-day call), Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Messina, Sicily; Monaco; and Barcelona, Spain. Two additional 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruises will be offered on October 3 and October 15, 2009.
The ship will then sail on a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing departing Rome (Civitavecchia) Oct. 27 and arriving New York Nov. 12, 2009. Featured ports include Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Malaga, Spain; Las Palmas, Canary Islands; and King’s Wharf, Bermuda (overnight call).
From New York, Carnival Dream will operate two eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises departing Nov. 15 and 23, 2009. These voyages include a call at Port Canaveral (in proximity to Orlando-area attractions), followed by a visit to Nassau and Freeport in The Bahamas.
Year-Round Cruising From Port Canaveral
Following its New York departures, Carnival Dream will reposition to Port Canaveral, Fla., where it will launch year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises Dec. 5, 2009. On its new Port Canaveral-based program, Carnival Dream will depart every Saturday on alternating weeklong cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean cruises will call at Nassau; St. Thomas/St. John, U.S.V.I.; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles; while the Western Caribbean voyages will visit Cozumel; Belize; Isla Roatan (Honduras); and Freeport. Carnival Dream will assume this route from the Carnival Glory, which will be redeployed to Miami to operate year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises beginning October 3, 2009.
Unique Features and Facilities
With a basis-two capacity of 3,646 passengers and spanning 1,004 feet in length, Carnival Dream is the largest and longest “Fun Ship” ever constructed and the line has made maximum use of the vessel’s added size by creating some truly spectacular on-board facilities and features.
Among the ship’s many highlights is a brand new concept in entertainment – The Piazza. Designed as a comfortable oasis during the day and a bustling entertainment complex at night, this breathtaking indoor/outdoor café and live music venue will feature a bandstand where a variety of musical genres will be showcased, along with a large circular dance floor. A massive floor-to-ceiling curved glass wall will separate the room, creating comfortable and spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas offering stunning ocean views. Guests at The Piazza can also enjoy full bar service, along with an espresso bar offering gelato and a variety of decadent baked goods, along with high-speed Internet access.
Carnival Dream will also take the traditional cruise-ship promenade to new heights with a half-mile, open-air promenade encircling the ship on Promenade Deck 5. Here, guests can take a stroll while enjoying spectacular ocean vistas, read a book, or just take in the sun from one of the many deck chairs that will line this unique open deck area.
Along the expansive promenade, four “scenic whirlpools” cantilever out over the sea providing magnificent sea views. Higher up, Panorama Deck 10 deck will offer the most elaborate and expansive open-deck area of any Carnival ship with a tropical, resort-style main pool complete with a Seaside Theatre LED screen, a Serenity adults-only retreat, and numerous other features.
A wide variety of lounges, bars and nightspots – including a new dance club concept offering indoor/outdoor access – will be accessible via an 11-deck-high atrium whose ground level will offer a cantilevered bandstand atop a massive dance floor. Other features include an expansive 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa – Carnival’s largest and most elaborate health and wellness center to date.
Innovative New Staterooms
Particular attention was paid to Carnival Dream’s accommodations, as several innovative new types of staterooms will be introduced. The line’s first-ever “cove” balcony staterooms – located closer to the water line – offer beautiful sea views and exceptional value.
New deluxe ocean view staterooms – featuring a unique, guest-friendly configuration with two bathrooms – will provide the ultimate in comfort and convenience for guests who can enjoy their unique spaciousness, particularly families. In addition to twin beds that convert to a king, ample closet space and elegant décor, the two-bathroom configuration will include one full bathroom and a second bathroom featuring a junior tub with shower and sink.
There are even staterooms that can accommodate five guests – a rarity in new ship construction and also ideal for families. Additionally, there will be a wide selection of balcony staterooms and suites from which to choose – all offering the best in scenic cruising. Additionally, adjacent to Carnival Dream’s luxurious Cloud 9 Spa will be 65 spa staterooms and suites which will offer guests a number of exclusive amenities and privileges.
All Carnival Dream staterooms will feature the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality linens and pillows.
Families Will Live the Dream
Carnival Dream’s numerous family-friendly amenities will include separate, purpose-built facilities for the line’s three distinct children’s programs: “Camp Carnival” for kids ages 2-11, “Circle C” for 12- to 14-year-olds, and “Club O2” for teens ages 15 to 17, along with a full schedule of morning-til-night activities catering to each age group.
Sure to be a hit with guests of all ages will be Carnival WaterWorks, an expansive aqua park offering exhilarating water slides and various water spray apparatus. Carnival Dream will also be the first “Fun Ship” to feature a two-level miniature golf course.
All this, combined with the spacious two-bathroom staterooms and an attractive and convenient Port Canaveral/Central Florida homeport, will make Carnival Dream an exceptional family vacation.
Reservations Open July 1
Reservations will be accepted for all of Carnival Dream’s cruises starting July 1, 2008. A special online preview of the Carnival Dream is available now at carnival.com/dream. The site showcases a variety of the exciting features and amenities of this spectacular new ship.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
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Fantastic, the press will have this information tomorrow but thanks to PA 007 we hear about this first right here on my humble blog thingy.
I am sure New York is jumping for joy and how about the three gorgeous Grand Mediterranean voyages…they will be something special.
Then a 16 day Trans Atlantic with a stop in the Canary Islands ( never been there ) and Bermuda (never been there) and then on to New York….been there and that was something I will never forget……have you ever arrived into New York on a ship…..if you haven’t….you must….you really must.
Then seven-day voyages taking in the best of the eastern and western Caribbean…truly brilliant.
The Carnival Dream is now a Carnival reality……I hope it’s a Dream we can all share together……mine also has Jessica Simpson in it as well though.
Thanks again to PA 007 for breaking the news and I will be back with you tomorrow.
Your friends
John, Heidi, PA 007 and The Carnival Dream.
46 Comments
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 pm
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!
WOW, what a fantastic ship!!
I wanna go!! I wanna go!
I love the idea of the enclosed balcony cabins on the Main Deck! WONDERFUL!!
Thank you, John, Heidi, Stephanie and PA007!
I’ve already spread the word at Cruise Critic!!
Smilin’ from ear to ear…
Host Mach from Cruise Critic
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:17 pm
John.. my comment on the Carnival Dream can be summoned up in one word. Bravo!
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:23 pm
John:
Did I see those magic words…
Adult Serenity Area!!!!!!
Sign us up!!!
Linda (now 5 pounds lighter!!)
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:26 pm
It’s a beautiful ship…but I’m concerned about one thing. No, not about the “Dream”. But about me. Just before 5pm, I went to the “blog thingy” and kept “refreshing” until the new update appeared. Is there a “self-help group” for people like me
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Thanks bunches PA007 and you too, John.
This ship is exactly what its name implies a DREAM
I have a question. Where will the first cruise out of Port Canaveral go on Dec 5th? Will it go on the Eastern first and the Western second? I’m really interested in going to the Netherlands, more so than the places on the Western. If the Eastern is the second cruise out of the Port, it will be pushing it too close to Christmas for me.
Decisions ….decisions….. Don is no help he says whatever you want to do….sigh What to do…….. what to do?????
Carolyn ……… considering getting my Christmas shopping done in July next year…..
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June 22nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Sounds fantastic!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Carnival overload – Samantha Brown Cruise Weekend on Thursday then our wonderful Senior CD John on USA network yesterday in segments that were much too short and a larger than normal number of Carnival commercials on just about every TV channel. WOW! It is really getting difficult to contain myself with just 21 days until sailing on the Splendor.
Thank you 007, Stephanie and John for all the most current and secret information on the Dream. I promise not to tell anyone 007.
See you soon John and Heidi!
Kersplott
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:53 pm
How beautiful! I love the 2 bathroom staterooms.
Time to start saving my pennies for a Dream of a cruise.
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm
This ship looks AMAZING. I can’t wait until more info comes out and I can’t wait until I can go on it!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 pm
All I can say is Wow!!! Can’t wait to sail on her!! Thanks PA007!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Love it!! A ship that doesn’t lose the essence of what a cruise ship is supposed to be. I like to see the sea.
with things that are really necessary like family cabins and 2 bathrooms. I love the idea of the Piazza but the Dream is not coming to San Juan 
Good!
Nanni
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Sounds wonderful John! Thanks so much for the news! Big, but not a behemoth, unique and fun! Love the closer to the water balconies, and the sound of the open piazza. Belissimo!
I tried the link you provided though, and it does not work… or is being overloaded by others who were as anxious as I was to see what was THE NEWS!
Nancy
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:17 pm
WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW and WOW!!!
Brilliant features, the new ones sound fantastic, and enhancements to the ones we already love are awesome!!!
And extraordinary itinerary choices too!!! Bravo Carnival!!!
Thank you for keeping us in the most special of loops John!! And thank you to Stephanie and PA007!!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:39 pm
WOW! I just printed out the description and pictures of the rendition of the DREAM, I called my daughter, we are so excited, the 2 bathrm. rooms are a great idea, as well as the room shown with the 2 beds and 2 bunkbeds, that would be ideal for my kids and their children. Can’t wait! We are definitely taking it during Spring break 2010. Seems like such a long time to wait, Mike wants to go NOW, and he wants me to book it July 1st, I told him we can’t because we don’t know when Spring break will be in 2010 yet for the schools. He is just as excited as I am. Glad they will have the Waterworks on this ship, the kids will love it, and the best part is it is out of our local port-Canaveral. (30 minutes from home). Linda
P.S. Hope you are still with Carnival in 2010 John!
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Wow, what a fantastic ship. This information is so exciting. Port Canaveral is one of my favorite departure ports. We will be sure and make our bookings as soon as we can. Thank you John and PA 007.
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:57 pm
wow
sign me up,,,,,,
lets go bloggers
2010 on the DREAM
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Good evening Mr. Heald. WOW,WOW,WOW! What a cruise ship. I can’t wait to take that cruise. I hope that you will be there and maybe this will be the cruise that you and I will finally meet for that cup of tea. Ciao my friend.
Paul F. Pietrangelo
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:15 pm
John,
Love the look of my new home port ship, I am absolutley positive I will enjoy the Dream, can’t wait till I can book my trip..
Daytona dan
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Fantastic.
The Carnival Dream will be just down the road.
How about a Dream blog similar to the Eurodam.
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
WHoo Hoo
I too want to go want to goo
Got to start saving my pennies
Decisions decisions
Do I wan the Inaguaral cruise for my birthday?
Or the Transatlatic cos I never have been to the Canary or Bermuda either..
Hmmm
Love the new thingys on this “dream”
Even though I am no longer a family of 5..
Love the Pix
Take Care
Elizabeth & Arnold Tucker
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Wow…I love it! I can’t wait to be on the Dream…and then the Magic…I am hopelessly hooked on cruising…and it is all Carnival’s fault!
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:11 pm
WHERE DO I SIGN UP? I AM READY TO GO NOW. WHAT A DREAM! LOOKING FORWARD TO BALTIC 8-30-08. SEE YOU THAN JOHN.
BOB AND CATHY EBERT
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:31 pm
i LOVE the two bathrooms!!!!!!!!!! the end.
smiles, bonnie and prince charlie
ps: did i mention i LOVE the two bathrooms?????
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Hey, John
The carnival dream sounds like the ultimate fun ship!!!
I whish the homepoerty could have had been in ft.luaderedale! (aproxamatley 10-15 miles from my house).
from , JAKE S. ( :
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Thanks again PA007 I can not wait to get on this ship it sounds incredible.
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:08 am
Cowabunga John it sounds like she will live up to her name. Its what Dreams are made of fantastic. Thanks for the scoop. Carnival is the place to be for many years to come.
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:44 am
John & Heidi
Now we have to decide what part we would like to take, Europe, New York or Florida, decisions, decisions.
Suzann
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:55 am
Well, Mike and I talked about it and we will be on the Dream twice. We are gonna take it right after Christmas and will be on the Dream for New Years Eve, then go back again with the kids/grandkids during Spring break or early June when school lets out. So, Dream here we come! Can’t wait till we can book it! By the way that site: http://www.carnival/dream does not work! Ciao, Linda
June 23rd, 2008 at 6:57 am
Looks like it will be a Dream in 2010. Thanks for the info 007 and John. More pictures of the staterooms please.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:14 am
Good morning John & Heidi,
I read this before reading all the other blogs and comments. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
I will book one of the 2 NY cruises on July 1st. I hope you will be the CD – it’s been too long since I cruised with you.
You said I would be happy with the news, and you were right.
I’ll read everything else later,
Carol
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:40 am
John…
The DREAM is a DREAM!! I say she looks big and I’m not sure I like BIG… But she still looks beautiful and charming and CARNIVAL!!! I think it’s a BEAUTIFUL ship and I’ll have to book her. I think a crossing would be the best time to see her… all those sea days and all that time to explore and enjoy and find her secrets!!! But I can’t do the crossing…
She’s launching while we’re on our CRAZIES cruise in the Caribbean… I hope CARNIVAL simulcasts the first cruise and pomp and circumstance on the tv of all the ships… or at least the CONQUEST… you’ll have hundreds of fans on board glued to the tv in the bar, drinking and toasting with our Drinks Of the Day on September 21st if you do!!!!
WOO HOO!!! She’ll be full of passengers while we’re celebrating and being CRAZIES on our cruise, too!! Nothing could be sweeter, unless we were aboard her!!!!
Thanks for the privvy news PA 007… Stay safe and stealth!!!! John, protect him at all costs!!!
Lambie
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:57 am
Hello again John,
I finally got thru the previous blog thingys. I totally agree with everyone about the USA character fantasy. Much too short. A whole show should have been devoted to that day. Congratulations Lauren – you rocked.
I still want that autographed photo John. Leave it for me when I’m on the Miracle.
I e-mailed Ian my Vacation Planner to expect a call on July 1st so I can book my next cruise. It seems like the Dream will have all the best parts of other Carnival-brand ships- the Waterworks, the Movies on deck, the Serenity area, the Piazza, plus all the other new features. I can’t wait to see actual photos. Will you be able to see her this summer on your Med.cruises? Is this ship yard near Rome or Venice?
Excellent Cunard video.
I really hope you will be on Dream, but I know that’s a long time from now. Thanks again for the heads-up. So who else from the NY area will be going with me?
Hope to read more blog thingy later,
my best to you & Heidi.
Carol
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:36 am
Wowie, Wow, Wow!!
The “Dream” sounds too good to be true!!
Thanks John, Heidi and PA 007 for sharing this dream with us!
Cathy & Tom
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:16 am
Am I dreaming? Pinch me! December 5th from Cape Canaveral? Obligation day, John! Yup ! Dan and I will be celebrating 23 years. So it is something to look forward to and worth keeping the marriage healthy! he! he! But the Crossing. Now that seems like a dream too! Now I will close my eyes, click my heals three times and hope I don’t wake up in Kansas….
Fondly,
Kap ( Kathie )
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:39 pm
YAY for the Carnival Dream!! I’m so glad there is finally going to be a ship with rooms with families!!! We are a family of 5 and it’s so frustrating that we can’t get one room on the next cruise we are going on (Glory) and that we have to find someone else going that we can say our 3rd child is rooming with. I can’t wait until it comes out!! Our next cruise will be on the Dream!!! Thanks John for all the inside info!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Hi John/Heidi:
Mr. 007 is the man! Way to get the scoop.
I think we need to start up a fund for him just in case he gets caught one day. He’s given us a lot of great info.
Great story and thanks for letting us know.
Hope all is well!
Take care,
David
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I must know! Are their aft staterooms like on the Freedom? I’m ready, I’m ready……
Kap
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Hi John
I am excited about the crossing on the dream. What can you expect weather wise and how rocky is the boat on a crossing. I dont like to be cold on the ship and I dont like to be sea sick.
Are there usually classes or extra stuff during the 5 days at sea? I love relaxing in the sun, eating and the shows but I am not sure about 5 days if the weather is cold. Do you have any crossing stories to share?
Thanks
July 6th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
got my stateroom already booked for Dec. 5.2009.
sure to have a good time, going with family and friends.
July 7th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Finally!!!!! a cabin large enough for my daughter, 2 teens, and me and my husband. I can hardly wait.
July 7th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Hi John,
It’s been a long time, remember me & Tess, we look forward to being onboard the Dream around April 2010. Will you be onboard?
July 9th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Jhon I was a social host for a year i wish i had the chance to work with you everybody say its great!! I am having a baby but you never know!!! funships are forever!!
July 11th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Hello John,
We can’t wait to get on the Dream when it sails out of Florida. We just hope that Carnival’s best ever CD will be on this ship when we are. Take care and hope to cruise with you soon.
Joe Smith
July 11th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Hello John,
My wife and i can’t wait to get on the Dream when it starts sailing out of Florida. We just hope that Carnival’s best ever CD is on the Dream when we sail on it. Take care and hope to sail with you soon.
Joe Smith
July 12th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Hello John and Heidi Which ship are you both currently on.
July 28th, 2008 at 8:22 am
John, what ship will you be hosting in April 2009? We will be in Italy and wanted to catch your trip.
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