A Dream of a Cruise!

August 14-21, 2010

Voyage aboard the Carnival Cruise Line’s brand new ship – Carnival Dream .  You set sail on Saturday, August 14 from Port Canaveral for eight days and seven nights in the balmy Eastern Caribbean. Ports of call include

• Nassau ,
• St. Thomas /St. John, and
• St. Maarten

The cruise terminates on Saturday, August 21 in Port Canaveral.

The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream , the largest Carnival ship ever constructed, debuted September 21, 2009. New features of the Carnival Dream include Ocean Plaza, an indoor/outdoor café and live music venue; enhanced children’s facilities, including expansive play areas and a huge Carnival WaterWorks aqua park; "scenic whirlpools" that extend over the ship’s beam.

Features and Facilities Aboard Ship

Ocean Plaza is a comfortable oasis during the day and a bustling entertainment complex at night. This indoor/outdoor café and live music venue features a bandstand where a variety of musical genres will be showcased, along with a large circular dance floor. A floor-to-ceiling curved glass wall separates the room, creating indoor and outdoor lanai seating areas with stunning ocean views, full bar service, an espresso bar offering gelato and a variety of baked goods, along with high-speed Internet access.

Carnival Dream also takes the traditional cruise-ship promenade to new heights with The Lanai , a half-mile, open-air promenade encircling the ship. Here, guests can take a stroll while enjoying spectacular ocean vistas, read a book, or just take in the sun from one of the many deck chairs that will line this open deck area. Along The Lanai, four "scenic whirlpools" cantilever out over the sea providing magnificent views.

Higher up, Lido Deck 10 offers the most elaborate and expansive open-deck area of any Carnival ship with a tropical, resort-style Waves Pool complete with a Seaside Theatre LED screen, a Serenity adults-only retreat, and numerous other features. Then there’s the Carnival WaterWorks – an expansive aqua park offering exhilarating water slides and various water spray apparatus.

Carnival Dream is the first "Fun Ship" to feature a two-level miniature golf course. A wide variety of lounges, bars and nightspots – including a new dance club concept offering indoor/outdoor access – is accessible via an 11-deck-high atrium whose ground level will offer a cantilevered bandstand atop a massive dance floor. Other features include an expansive 23,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa – Carnival’s largest and most elaborate health and wellness center to date.

Several balcony staterooms, as well as interior staterooms are available from TravelHaven. All Carnival Dream staterooms feature the Carnival Comfort Bed sleep system with plush mattresses, luxurious duvets and high quality linens and pillows. So you’re assured of a good nights sleep after shipboard fun and adventures at three fabulous ports of call.

Nassau

Welcome to Nassau, bustling hub of The Bahamas since the days of legendary pirate Blackbeard. Prized for its sheltered harbor, the city made history and preserved it beautifully in Victorian mansions, cathedrals, 18th-century fortresses and Queen’s Staircase whose 66 steps lead to a view not to be missed.  Nassau is home to weather beaten, ancient forts; elegant, noble architecture; and fine local and international crafts and goods, from handmade lengths of batik to Rolex watches. An abundance of posh resort hotels, casinos, cabaret shows, and cruise ship docks make Nassau a vibrant center for entertainment.

Venture east and cross the bridge from the town of Nassau to "Paradise," with resorts, casinos and exciting nightlife, combining exclusive tranquility and lots of action.

St. Thomas /St. John

Wait until you see the beauty and culture of the unique islands of St. John and St. Thomas.  From the white sand beaches to the green hills and rainforest there is sure to be something to please everyone. Sometimes referred to as "America’s Paradise", they remain some of the most sought after destinations in the world. The U.S. Virgin Islands offer diversity as tourist locations.

St. Thomas is the most developed and most cosmopolitan of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Although St. Thomas is a small island, its big city feel and abundance of activities will keep you busy during your stay.

With two-thirds of the island designated as National Park, St. John is the most undeveloped, easygoing and laid back of the three major U.S. Virgin Islands. A nature lover will have no problem keeping busy on St. John. The island offers many different hiking trails, including easy trails for inexperienced hikers or families with young children, as well as challenging trails for the avid hiker.

Snorkeling is also a favorite activity on St. John. Several of the island’s beautiful beaches boast reefs teeming with colorful fish and underwater wildlife. Venture out on your own, or take advantage of a guided snorkeling tour.

St. Maarten

If you appreciate gourmet food, world class duty free shopping, vibrant nightlife, pristine beaches, year-round warm climate and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with a Caribbean twist, Sint Maarten – Saint Martin is for you!

The island of Sint Maarten-Saint Martin is the smallest land mass in the world to be shared by two different nations. Only 37 square miles are owned by France and the Netherlands Antilles. The French territory covers about two thirds of the island and is technically a part of Europe and the European Community. The Dutch side is a member island of the Netherlands Antilles and part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but not considered European territory. There is no real border, just modest monuments and signs. The island is known as an almost perfect holiday environment; beaches and nightlife are spectacular, shopping and dining the best in the Caribbean.

Book now!

TravelHaven only has a few cabins remaining and the cruise is filling up quickly. Inside and Balcony cabins are available starting at $1,000.00 per person, double occupancy.