From a two-level casual eatery featuring a new Italian pasta station, Indian tandoori and burrito bar, to an elegant steakhouse, and Ocean Plaza -- a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live music venue -- the new Carnival Dream will offer a tantalizing array of culinary choices.

All of the Carnival Dream’s dining options, except for the reservations-recommended steakhouse, specialty coffees and select patisserie items, are available free of charge.

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the line’s largest ship – is set to debut Sept. 21 and the vessel’s size has provided the line additional opportunities to offer guests a host of palate-pleasing dining choices from around the world.

Once considered to be the "party boat" cruise line for the 20-something crowd, Carnival has been undergoing an image overhaul in recent years. Carnival's newer ships reflect a main-stream décor that is less glitsy then the older ships. However, Carnival's "Fun Ship" moniker lives on and there is plenty of fun to be had. On this cruise line you will find something for everyone of all ages. A great kids program "Camp Carnival" makes Carnival a favorite for families. Carnival puts a lot of work into their entertainment.

The Las Vegas-style shows produced by their own production company are as good as any at sea. You are sure to find many lounges and bars on a Carnival ship with a variety of quality musical acts. In fact, it is safe to say that you will never be bored on a Carnival ship, unless you choose to be. While the quality of food on Carnival has improved over the past few years, the portions and number of dinner courses have been reduced. Nevertheless, the options for dining are numerous and you will never go hungry on Carnival. Generally, the food is average to good with one exception, the new Spirit class ships have an upscale restaurant that gets our Best Award for Alternate Dining. If you are looking for a fun vacation at a very reasonable price, Carnival is a great choice.

Why Carnival! ( according to Carnival )
'"Cause Carnival is just as fun as you, of course! Look, we know it can be tough being the "fun one." So why not let them handle the hard work? Each of their 23 ships feature a heapin' helping of great stuff to do for every group, couple, and family. And the people! Their folks are dedicated to making sure you have as much fun as humanly possible - every minute you're on board. Whether you're looking to relax, share a laugh, or just slide down the waterslide all day, you can't help but have a blast here.

Best of all, They're a great value. Hey, times are tight, so we're always making sure you're getting big time vacation fun for your buck. So why not celebrate on Carnival? Make an event out of a birthday, family reunion, or an anniversary. Or just celebrate nothing in particular. Because everyone knows international waters make everything more fun."

Over the last few years Carnival has transformed into a 'Something For Everyone' cruise line. There's still a lot of 'fun', but more importantly, a lot of value too!