Cruising on the Carnival Dream

Cruises are hard to compare. The trips were totally different.  The first cruise was with family, but I stayed with and spent most of my time with my friend. We stayed up late and did what we wanted and never made it to breakfast because we needed sleep so much. I also traveled over Christmas the second cruise on the  Carnival Dream, so that changed the dynamic too. I will do my best to compare nonetheless.

The ships: Royal Caribbean

• had a Rockwall yay
• had a crummy inline skating track boo
• needed to care for the ice skating rink more often boo
• better hottubs yay

Carnival Dream

• Had waterslides yay
• outdated decor boo
• had great buffet options with specific restaurants yay
• lines were long at buffet boo
• much cheaper yay

They both had good food, good entertainment and gyms,  the rooms were the same, and had good stuff for kids. I care most about price so since they are both comparable I would book the cheaper would I go again. After traveling for longer beforehand, I feel like cruises are a great sampler. You don't get to experience the culture and the real feel of the place but if you do it right, it gives you  a good opportunity to see more if you don't have much time.  I had a great time.

Thanks John and Bekah for having me join this trip.