Carnival Cruise Line·Carnival Breeze

Carnival Breeze - Bahamas & Key West

4.2(3,319 reviews)
via U.S. News · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|3 Ports|3 Sea Days

New for Breeze's 2027 season, this week-long loop heads east from Galveston instead of running the usual Cozumel circuit, calling at Key West, Carnival's Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, and Nassau. Three port days come back-to-back mid-cruise, bracketed by relaxed Gulf of Mexico sea days.

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Price Range

$

Budget

DepartureGalveston, TX
Dress CodeFormal Nights
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Carnival Cruise Line before booking.

Ship Details — Carnival Breeze

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Year Built

2012

Tonnage

130,000 GT

Passengers

3,690

Crew

1,386

Decks

15

Class

Dream

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

WaterWorks Aqua Park
SportSquare
RedFrog Rum Bar
Guy's Burger Joint
Casino
Spa
Kids Club
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Comedy Club
Alchemy Bar
WaterWorks
Water Slides
Adults-Only Area

Cruise Highlights

Eight-hour call in Key West for Duval Street, the Hemingway Home, and Mallory Square
Full day at Celebration Key, Carnival's exclusive Grand Bahama beach destination
Nassau's Atlantis day passes, Junkanoo Beach, and Queen's Staircase
A rare Bahamas routing from Texas — three sea days of Dream-class WaterWorks and Serenity deck time

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Carnival Breeze

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Breeze sailing. Based on 1,100 discussions.

Carnival Breeze is a 2012 Dream-class ship - at roughly 130,000 tons and 3,690 guests, it's far larger and more amenity-packed than older Carnival vessels - and it sails primarily from Galveston, Texas. It earns a strong 4.2 out of 5 from U.S. News across more than 3,300 guest reviews, putting it among the better-rated mainstream Carnival ships. Reviewers frame it as a great-value family and fun ship with one of the better waterparks in the fleet and meaningful refinements over the original Carnival Dream.

What People Love

  • Large 130,000-ton Dream-class ship carrying ~3,690 guests with far more amenities and space than older Carnival ships
  • Standout WaterWorks aqua park with a 320-foot Twister Waterslide, spiral drainpipe slide and Power Drencher bucket for kids and families
  • Wide dining variety - Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Cucina del Capitano Italian and a steakhouse give plenty of choice

Common Complaints

  • Food quality is divisive - some guests rave while others call the main dining and buffet bland or even horrible
  • Deck 2 cabins near the atrium and forward elevators can be noisy from shows, foot traffic and late-night bar chatter
  • Several specialty and casual venues carry extra charges (steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano), adding up beyond the base fare
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