SAIL AWAY - February 6th, 2010 ...
Sail away afternoon has finally arrived. Anticipation is the key word of day as our cruise ship prepares to sail away for the start of our cruise vacation. Whether you are a seasoned or novice cruiser the feelings are much the same. One wonders what awaits as you walk down the gangway after all the embarkation protocols have been addressed.
Not only is the Carnival Dream a new ship to us, but it is a new ship to the Carnival Cruise Corporation. The Carnival Dream is a couple of months into it's inaugural debut Caribbean season. In addition it is the first time my partner and I have sailed out of Port Canaveral, Florida. The Carnival Cruise Corporation has built a brand new cruise terminal gateway for its new series of "dream class" ships, of which the Carnival Dream is the first build.
Once on board we find our way to our assigned stateroom. We have chosen a Cove Balcony stateroom for this cruise. This cabin design is new for Carnival. I have read online it has been introduced on some of the newer Cunard ships and has been well received. No other passenger stateroom on the ship will be closer to the waterline. In fact the staterooms are below the promenade deck, usually the lowest point of access for passengers. It will be interesting to have the sea up close and personal, practically outside our balcony door. Perhaps we will catch a glimpse of a pod of porpoises, or maybe some flying fish, and any other sea life that presents itself.
Not only is the Carnival Dream a new ship to us, but it is a new ship to the Carnival Cruise Corporation. The Carnival Dream is a couple of months into it's inaugural debut Caribbean season. In addition it is the first time my partner and I have sailed out of Port Canaveral, Florida. The Carnival Cruise Corporation has built a brand new cruise terminal gateway for its new series of "dream class" ships, of which the Carnival Dream is the first build.
Once on board we find our way to our assigned stateroom. We have chosen a Cove Balcony stateroom for this cruise. This cabin design is new for Carnival. I have read online it has been introduced on some of the newer Cunard ships and has been well received. No other passenger stateroom on the ship will be closer to the waterline. In fact the staterooms are below the promenade deck, usually the lowest point of access for passengers. It will be interesting to have the sea up close and personal, practically outside our balcony door. Perhaps we will catch a glimpse of a pod of porpoises, or maybe some flying fish, and any other sea life that presents itself.
Our stateroom is located on Deck 2 - Main Deck on the Starboard side AFT-S. Stateroom 24__ specifically. In my next post I will give you our impression of the ship and the Cove Balcony stateroom.
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