Even before its January 2017 makeover -- which welcomed Carnival favorites like Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, the Alchemy Bar and Bonsai Sushi -- Carnival Dream had a lot to love. The ship is one of the biggest in Carnival's fleet (second to the line's Vista class), which means dining options abound, and you'll never be bored with activities ranging from themed trivia and charades to comedy shows and top-deck dance parties.

To balance this out, Carnival Dream offers something that can be hard to find on other ships of its size: a place to escape all the action. The Lanai Promenade, a wraparound exterior walkway on Deck 5, has ample seating (including a handful of deck chairs) and four cantilevered hot tubs, yet never seems to get crowded, even on sea days. Carnival Dream is also full of "hidden" decks -- two of which offer some of the best views onboard. You'll find them all the way at the front of the ship, on Decks 6 and 7, through doors at the end of the cabin corridors. Elsewhere throughout the ship, you'll find slivers of deck space and seating nooks to accommodate the larger number of passengers onboard. On the flip side, be warned: The ship does have a few tight spaces that can make it difficult to navigate -- including the internal walkway on Deck 5, next to Ocean Plaza, and Deck 4, near the kids' clubs. What truly sets Carnival Dream apart from other ships, however, is its service. The crew members seem genuinely happy and interested in making sure passengers have the best vacation possible. In addition, they go above and beyond -- whether that's having your go-to glass of lemonade waiting for you at the main dining room, or guiding you to one of the secret decks so you don't get lost. With this level of attentiveness, it's no surprise Carnival Dream has won the line's internal flagship award for best service, multiple years. Uncover the best deals with a Carnival expert Muffett Grubb Specialities : River Cruises and All Inclusive 181 reviews Contact Agent Barbara Lawrence Specialities : All Inclusive and Family Vacations 38 reviews Contact Agent Danny Fisher Specialities : River Cruises and All Inclusive 33 reviews Contact Agent Emily Hembree Specialities : Luxury and Global Travel 22 reviews Contact Agent Heather Rosing Specialities : All Inclusive and Beach Vacations 19 reviews Contact Agent Josh Oretsky Specialities : Luxury Cruises and River Cruises 18 reviews Contact Agent CJ Larson Specialities : Outdoor Activities & Sports and Disney Vacations 13 reviews Contact Agent Emily Forsberg Specialities : Destination Weddings and Disney Vacations 11 reviews Contact Agent Amy Stambaugh Specialities : River Cruises and National Parks 11 reviews Contact Agent Sarah Kelly Specialities : Couples & Romance and All Inclusive 10 reviews Contact Agent Between the friendly service and everything there is to do (and eat) onboard, Carnival Dream is one big happy ship -- and we have a feeling you'll quickly forget about any minor gripes.

Inclusions Included with your cruise fare: All meals in the main dining room, buffet and select room service items All theatre production shows and Punchliner Comedy Club shows Use of the water park and sports deck Daily activities unless noted below or in the FunTimes daily program Use of the fitness center, excluding organized classes or training sessions Use of the Carnival kids club (children aged 2 to 17) until 10 p.m. Not included with your cruise fare: Gratuities ($13.99 per person, per day for standard staterooms; $15.99 per person, per day for suites) Automatic gratuities of 18 percent for beverages and spa treatments All drinks except water, tea, coffee and juices served in the buffet Meals in the steakhouse specialty restaurant Treatments in the Spa and salon; personal training or group fitness classes Entry to the Thermal Suite, including Thalassotherapy Pool, at the Cloud 9 Spa All shore excursions Wi-Fi internet access Select activities like bingo, alcohol tasting events and Build-a-Bear workshops Photos and artwork for sale Late-night (10 p.m. to 1 a.m.) events in the Kids Club