The Carnival Dream cruises out of Port Canaveral on five-, seven- and nine-day cruises to the eastern or western Caribbean. The Dream first started cruising in September 2009 and can accomodate up to 3,646 passengers. Ship amenities include an outdoor, 22 ft. wide LED screen to show movies, concerts and sporting events, a water park with several slides, separate activity and retreat areas for kids, teens and adults and a casino.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
305-406-4779
carnival.com
The Carnival Sensation sails on three- and four-day cruises to the Bahamas and back. The Sensation can host up to 2,052 passengers. The features of the ship include a water park, video arcade, nine-hole miniature golf, Internet cafe and casino. The Sensation was launched in 1993 and fully refurbished in 2009.
The Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Freedom of the Seas offers seven-day cruises from Port Canaveral to either end, western or eastern, of the Caribbean. The ship was launched in 2006 and has a capacity of 3,634 passengers. Features on the Freedom of the Seas include a wave surf pool, whirlpool hot tubs that extend 12 feet out over the side of the ship, rock climbing wall, miniature golf, wi-fi and cell phone connectivity, boxing ring and a casino.
Royal Carribean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132-2096
305-539-6000
royalcaribbean.com
The Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas sails on three- and four-day cruises to the Bahamas. The Monarch of the Seas can carry 2,744 passengers and first sailed in 1991. The ship was refurbished in 2003. Onboard features include a rock climbing wall, basketball court, coffee house, sushi bar, two outdoor pools and a casino.
The Disney Magic cruises on six- to 14-day voyages to all parts of the Caribbean. The Magic can carry up to 2,400 guests. The ship was built in Italy and launched in 1998. The ship features include three pools, one for adults only, a 765 ft. long water coaster, and a wide range of clubs and activities for children and teens. Disney cruise ships feature open air deck parties with dancing and entertainment from Disney characters.
Disney Cruise Vacations
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0238
407-939-1289
disneycruise.disney.go.com
The Disney Wonder is an identical sister ship to the Disney Magic. The Wonder was launched in 1999. Out of Port Canaveral, the Wonder sails on three-, four- and five-day cruises to the Bahamas. Once a year, the Disney Wonder makes a Panama Canal cruise to Los Angeles, California.
