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Galveston

14 nights · Caribbean

14-night Caribbean cruise from Galveston on Carnival Dream

The Southern Caribbean from Galveston, TX is a 14-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Dream, operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Departing Galveston on January 2, 2027, the voyage visits 7 ports including Ocho Rios, Bridgetown, Barbados, St. Lucia. Fares start from $1,879 per person.

Length
14 nights
Departs
Jan 2, 2027
Returns
Jan 16, 2027
Ports of call
7
Days at sea
7

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Galveston

With the second busiest port in America, Galveston has been coined the "Queen of the Gulf." Seafood lovers will covet the oyster and shrimp culinary specialties of this island with over 30 miles of sandy beaches. Keep your eyes on the water! Bottlenose dolphin sightings are quite common in Galveston Bay. A strong sense of community is shared by the locals who take pride in their town and cultural festivities. Galveston is home to an impressively large collection of 19th-century buildings and the city is awash with restored homes from the Victorian era, in addition to nature parks and colorful oleanders.

Ocho Rios

While the name Ocho Rios means eight rivers in Spanish, a truer reflection of its name (considering the city has four rivers) may stem from its earlier Spanish name of Las Chorreras, referring to its waterfalls. In either case, it’s precisely its existing rivers, beautiful waterfalls and crystalline sea that promise to awe visitors to Jamaica who have a passion for the lush outdoors. For an unforgettable experience on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, try one of the many outdoor MSC excursions offered on the city’s rivers, such as kayaking, bamboo rafting and tubing, or try climbing one of its famous waterfalls. A must-see attraction is Dunn’s River Falls, where a guide will lead you up along an almost 600-foot stretch of naturally terraced river bed as part of a human chain. Once up on top, enjoy a breath-taking panorama worthy of photos, and explore a craft market and numerous shops. Or ascend Konoko Falls to admire the tropical gardens with sinuously shaped flowers and a mini zoo of exotic birds and reptiles, before embarking on a gastronomic farm-to-table experience and traditional Jamaican buffet lunch in the hills of Claremont at the organic Murphy Hill Farm, on an exclusive Martha Stewart excursion for MSC. Music lovers can’t help but pay tribute to reggae legend Bob Marley. Journey to Bob Marley’s Nine Mile, a nearby mountaintop village, to see the birthplace and final resting place of the star. The MSC excursion includes a visit to a small Ethiopian-style church housing the marble mausoleum in which Marley’s remains have been entombed along with his guitar. And James Bond fans can take heart in the fact that it was here in Jamaica in the 1950s and 1960s that author Ian Fleming created 007 and wrote every one of the 14 books featuring the stealth secret agent from his villa at nearby Oracabessa Bay. Scenes for the 1962 movie “Dr. No” and the 1973 film “Live and Let Die” were filmed in and around Ocho Rios.

Bridgetown, Barbados

When you arrive in Barbados on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, begin your exploration with the capital, Bridgetown. There are many attractions in this small Caribbean city, but by all means pause to admire its many colonial buildings, the Parliament Building and the statue of Lord Nelson standing in what is currently called the National Heroes Square. Barbados has retained somewhat of a British feel, with its place names, cricket, horse-racing and polo, Anglican parish churches and even a hilly district known as Scotland. But the Britishness can be exaggerated, for this is a distinctly West Indian country, covered by a patch-work of sugarcane fields and dotted with tiny rum shops. The Garrison Historic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with magnificent 18th- and 19th-century buildings, is a must-see stop, featuring one of the world's finest collection of cannons. It also includes the George Washington House, where the American patriot spent six weeks of his life. The current St. John's Church, in the eastern parish of the same name, is the fifth reconstruction of the oldest local church, in Barbadian Gothic style. Perched on a cliff 800 feet above the sea, it dates back to 1836. Its interior hosts a sculpture by 18th-century British artist Richard Westmacott, while its churchyard contains the tomb of Ferdinando Paleologus, a direct descendant of the brother of Constantine XI, the last Byzantine emperor. Book an MSC excursion to discover the island’s history at the Barbados Museum and Historical Society in the St. Michael neighbourhood. And tour Sunbury Plantation House, located in the tranquil St. Philip countryside. Dating back to 1650, it’s a living monument to plantation life and a bygone era. Harrison’s Cave, in St. Thomas district, is a wonder of nature with its stalactites, stalagmites, streams, lakes and waterfalls. In one of the caverns, the play of light on the rocks is so in-tense that it has been nicknamed “The Crystal Room”. For some fun at the beach, head to Pirates Cove, one of the best beaches on Barbados. Featuring palm trees and chickee huts, white sand and crystal-clear water, it’s the perfect place to relax, just a stone’s throw from Bridgetown. If you’re brave enough to dive into the deep, set out on an MSC excursion inside a real submarine, the Atlantis, to explore the coral reef and discover the beauty that the depths reveal.

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Current fares
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Oceanview
$1,879
Suite
$4,841
Tracked range
157 days
Price history by cabin type
CabinCurrentLowestHighest
Inside $1,190 $1,023 on May 2 $1,230 on Aug 11
Oceanview $1,879 $971 on Aug 26 $1,879 on Aug 27
Balcony $2,070 $1,771 on Aug 12 $2,153 on Aug 15
Suite $4,841 $4,839 on Jul 11 $5,424 on Apr 21
Cabin grades
38 total
Cove BalconyBalcony · 7C
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8A
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8B
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8C
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8D
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8E
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8F
Balcony StateroomBalcony · 8G
Aft - View Extended BalconyBalcony · 8M
Aft - View Extended BalconyBalcony · 8N
Cloud 9 Spa BalconyBalcony · 8P
Cloud 9 Spa BalconyBalcony · 8S
Premium Vista BalconyBalcony · 9C
Guaranteed BalconyBalcony · BL
Interior Upper/LowerInside · 1A
Interior StateroomInside · 4A
Interior StateroomInside · 4B
Interior StateroomInside · 4C
Interior StateroomInside · 4D
Interior StateroomInside · 4E
Interior StateroomInside · 4F
Interior StateroomInside · 4G
Interior StateroomInside · 4H
Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)Inside · 4J
Cloud 9 Spa InteriorInside · 4S
Guaranteed Inside CabinInside · IS
Ocean View StateroomOceanview · 6A
Deluxe Ocean View StateroomOceanview · 6L
Deluxe Ocean View StateroomOceanview · 6M
Deluxe Ocean View StateroomOceanview · 6N
Ocean View (Obstructed Views)Oceanview · 6S
Guaranteed Ocean ViewOceanview · OV
PortholeOceanview · PT
Grand SuiteSuite · GS
Junior SuiteSuite · JS
Ocean SuiteSuite · OS
Cloud 9 Spa SuiteSuite · SS
Suite - GuaranteedSuite · ST

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$134 / night

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from $1,879

$134 / night

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from $1,880

$134 / night

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$134 / night

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$134 / night

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Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,920

$137 / night

per person · incl. taxes & fees

Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom

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from $2,480

$177 / night

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Suite

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$345 / night

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The journey

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Galveston

Day 1 Jan 2, 2027

Galveston

With the second busiest port in America, Galveston has been coined the "Queen of the Gulf.

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It’s one thing to be fun, but it’s another thing to be first. Carnival Dream was at the forefront of a recent wave of amazingly innovative and fun Carnival ships. As the genesis of the Dream class, Carnival Dream set the direction for the ships that followed in her footsteps — first Carnival Magic and then Carnival Breeze. But back to Carnival Dream: the ship itself is a unique experience with the way-fun RedFrog Rum Bar and the very cool BlueIguana Tequila Bar. Get your appetite ready, because you’re gonna need it. Carnival Dream features two dual-level dining rooms, a gourmet steakhouse and dedicated sushi spot Bonsai Sushi. It’s also got a full menu of our latest and greatest casual spots for a bite: BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy’s Burger Joint and Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse. (That’s Guy as in Guy Fieri, by the way — so you know the food’s delish.) Carnival Dream also features the borderline-magical Alchemy Bar and Ocean Plaza, which combines tasty treats with perhaps even tastier entertainment. Entertainment options are all up and down the ship, and so is soaking-wet fun, from the heart-racing waterslide action at WaterWorks to the soul-soothing Thalassotherapy pool at the Cloud 9 Spa. Despite its name, Carnival Dream is definitely a reality. Can’t believe it? Pinch yourself… and book your dream cruise today.

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