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NEW 130,000-TON CARNIVAL DREAM TO OFFER WIDEST
VARIETY
OF ALL-INCLUSIVE DINING CHOICES IN ‘FUN SHIP’ FLEET
Carnival’s Largest Ship Set to Debut from
Europe Sept. 21
July 22, 2009)– From a two-level casual eatery featuring a new
Italian pasta station, Indian tandoori and
burrito bar, to an elegant steakhouse, and Ocean
Plaza -- a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live
music venue -- the new
Carnival Dream will offer a tantalizing array
of culinary choices.
All of the Carnival Dream’s dining options, except
for the reservations-recommended steakhouse,
specialty coffees and select patisserie items, are
available free of charge.
The 130,000-ton Carnival Dream – the line’s
largest ship – is set to debut Sept. 21 and the
vessel’s size has provided the line additional
opportunities to offer guests a host of
palate-pleasing dining choices from around the
world.
“‘Fun Ship’ cruising is already the best value
at sea and we’ve conducted extensive research that
shows that in today’s economy consumers are seeking
a vacation that offers a multitude of delicious
dining choices without a lot of added costs,” said
Roberta Jacoby, Carnival’s senior vice president of
hotel operations. “The dining options aboard the
Carnival Dream represent the culmination of our
wide-ranging consumer research efforts, while
showcasing the incredible talents of our master
chefs.”
Expanded Casual Offerings, Including New
Italian Pasta Bar
Carnival is known for offering the widest
variety of casual dining options at sea, and
Carnival Dream continues that tradition with the
two-level casual eatery called
The
Gathering, offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner alternatives. From Italian and Tex-Mex to
tandoori and Asian specialties – and just about
everything in between – The Gathering offers a
diversity of culinary choices to suit any mood or
taste.
New on Carnival Dream is a pasta bar where
guests have their choice of pasta, sauce and
ingredients to create a custom-made dish and enjoy
traditional Italian favorites such as Portobello
ravioli and pasta carbonara. The Gathering will
also house Carnival’s popular 24-hour pizzeria with
seven kinds of pies and calzone,
Caesar
salad and
garlic
bread.
Carnival Dream’s burrito bar is also sure to be a
popular spot where guests can create an overstuffed
wrap featuring their choice of chicken, beef,
shrimp, salsa and other accompaniments.
Also available within The Gathering will be a
Mongolian wok offering custom-made stir-fries with
guests’ choice of meat and vegetables and finished
with one of Carnival’s signature sauces; Taste of
the Nations, featuring a different international
cuisine each day; a New York–style deli; a
tandoori oven offering Indian-style chicken,
fish and meatballs, along with traditional bread,
chutneys and relishes; and a grille serving hot
dogs, hamburgers and
grilled chicken sandwiches.
The Gathering will also offer an extensive 35-item
salad bar, 24-hour frozen yogurt, low-calorie
dressings and sugar-free desserts for guests seeking
healthier alternatives.
An expanded 24-hour
room
service menu that includes new choices such
as Medium Rare Roast Beef and Brie on
French Baguette and Grilled Fresh Mozzarella
and Portobello Mushroom on Focaccia, will also be
offered. Room service orders are delivered to
guests’ staterooms any time of the day or night at
no charge.
Located along
Promenade Deck will be Wasabi, a sushi bar
serving complimentary sushi, as well as sake.
Specialty Coffees and Sweets at Ocean Plaza
Exclusive to Carnival Dream is the new Ocean Plaza,
a spectacular indoor/outdoor café and entertainment
venue designed as the ideal spot for guests to relax
and people watch.
In addition to a dance floor and a stage featuring
live entertainment, Ocean Plaza will offer full
Wi-Fi access, along with 12 stand-alone kiosks where
guests can access an exciting new concept in
shipboard technology – the FunHub, Carnival Dream’s
comprehensive portal and exclusive on-board social
network.
The centerpiece of Ocean Plaza will be Plaza Café, a
patisserie serving lattes, cappuccinos, espresso and
other specialty coffees, along with sweets such as
baked-on-board cakes, pies, cookies – even freshly
made milkshakes. Full bar service, specializing in
martinis, mojitos and other popular cocktails, will
be offered, as well.
The Ultimate Dining Experience at The Chef’s Art
Steakhouse
For those seeking a more intimate dining experience,
The Chef’s Art, Carnival Dream’s steakhouse-style
restaurant, will offer delectable cuisine in
memorable surroundings.
Located on Spa Deck 12, this 139-seat venue
offers a sumptuous menu of prime dry-aged U.S.D.A.
beef – selections include a nine-ounce filet,
14-ounce strip loin, 18-ounce grilled prime rib chop
and 24-ounce porterhouse – along with
lobster tail,
lamb
chops,
Chilean sea bass,
Maine
Lobster ravioli and more. Creamed spinach,
Wasabi mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and
traditional sauces complete the steakhouse
experience.
The delicious choices, combined with attentive
service and an extensive wine list, make a meal at
The Chef’s Art truly unforgettable. Reservations are
recommended and there is a charge of $30 per person.
Wide Range of Formal Choices
Guests dining in Carnival Dream’s two-level
Scarlet and Crimson main dining rooms will have
their choice of six different appetizers and soups,
two salads and six entrees each night.
Also, Carnival Classics selections, including
char-broiled steak made with the line’s signature
rub, grilled chicken and pasta dishes, along with a
decadent dessert menu offering six different
selections, including the cruise industry’s most
popular dessert — the Warm Chocolate Melting Cake —
will be offered nightly.
For those seeking more health-conscious cuisine,
dining room menus feature Spa Carnival Fare
selections, delicious, guilt-free items that are
lower in calories, cholesterol, sodium and fat
content. Vegetarian choices and children’s menus
are available, as well.
Exciting Inaugural Schedule
Carnival Dream is slated to debut Sept. 21,
2009, with the first of three 12-day Grand
Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip
from
Rome, followed by a 16-day trans-Atlantic
crossing from Rome (Civitavecchia)
to
New York Oct. 27 - Nov. 12, 2009.
From New York, Carnival Dream will operate two
eight-day Bahamas/Florida cruises departing Nov. 15
and 23, then reposition to
Port
Canaveral, Fla., for a special nine-day
Caribbean cruise Dec. 3. Carnival Dream will then
launch year-round seven-day service from
Port Canaveral, Dec. 12, offering weeklong
voyages to the eastern and western Caribbean.
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