Carnival Dream 2024 6-Day Caribbean Cruise Review
Day 5 Part 2 Cozumel, Mexico
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Day 5 Part 2 Cozumel, Mexico
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Lunch in The Gathering:
Today's lunch in the Gathering was from 12:00pm until 3:30pm. Guy's Burger Joint opened at 12pm, but the Blue Iguana Cantina was closed until close to 12:30pm. The Seafood Shack was not open for lunch, but opened at 3:00pm. Below are pictures from the salad bar and Comfort Kitchen buffet line at lunch:
Today's lunch in the Gathering was from 12:00pm until 3:30pm. Guy's Burger Joint opened at 12pm, but the Blue Iguana Cantina was closed until close to 12:30pm. The Seafood Shack was not open for lunch, but opened at 3:00pm. Below are pictures from the salad bar and Comfort Kitchen buffet line at lunch:
Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Salad Bar
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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Comfort Kitchen Buffet Line
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The dessert buffet for lunch was a good selection. Key Lime Pie was being offered, but due to being popular was running out quick. I waited 15 minutes for the crew to restock key lime pie.
Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Lido Buffet Desserts
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Key Lime Pie
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Straight Up Burger from Guy's Burger Joint
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Experience At Guy's Burger Joint:
Ever since cruising restarted after the Covid-19 shutdown in 2021 my tradition has become to eat a Guy's Burger on Cozumel day of the cruise. Today Guy's Burger Joint opened at 12pm and I was in line shortly after opening. Half of the venue was closed due to it being a port of call day, but the line moved very quickly. I ordered a Straight Up burger which consisted of meat, cheese, tomato, onions, lettuce, pickles, and donkey sauce. The burger and fries were served from behind the counter. A toppings bar is available right by the counter where you can self-serve sauteed mushrooms, chili, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and condiments. My burger was fresh, hot, and tasted great! |
After lunch I walked by the Deck 3 aft entrance of the Scarlet Dining Room. I went inside to take a few pictures and videos.
Deck 3 Scarlet Dining Room
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Deck 3 Scarlet Dining Room
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Deck 3 Scarlet Dining Room
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The Deck 5 outside Lanai area of the ship was very quiet. I walked around a couple of times and took pictures of Cozumel and the other ships that were docked nearby.
Deck 5 Smoking Area
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Royal Caribbean Ships
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Deck 5 on Carnival Dream & Carnival Jubilee
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Deck 5 Ocean Plaza area of Lanai
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Hottub on Deck 5
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Lanai
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At one point in the afternoon I stepped outside and visited all the front decks of the ship to take video & pictures. I hope to eventually have a front decks tour available on YouTube.
Cozumel
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View From The Front
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Pier Below
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Shortly before 4pm I looked outside our stateroom window and noticed the Carnival Jubilee was getting ready to leave. I decided to walk up to Deck 5 to watch the Carnival Jubilee leave Cozumel.
Carnival Jubilee
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Carnival Jubilee
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Carnival Jubilee
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Dinner In The Crimson Dining Room:
We had dinner again tonight in the Crimson Dining Room. It was our second cruise elegant evening which meant the dress code for the dining room was a little more strict. Despite being our second elegant evening, the dining room was a little less crowded compared to the other nights because people had just gotten back on from Cozumel. Broiled lobster tail was available complimentary on tonight's dining room menu. For appetizers I had Crispy Butter Milk Calamari and Caesar Salad, for main course the Broiled Lobster Tail, and for dessert a banana split. Everything was great!
We had dinner again tonight in the Crimson Dining Room. It was our second cruise elegant evening which meant the dress code for the dining room was a little more strict. Despite being our second elegant evening, the dining room was a little less crowded compared to the other nights because people had just gotten back on from Cozumel. Broiled lobster tail was available complimentary on tonight's dining room menu. For appetizers I had Crispy Butter Milk Calamari and Caesar Salad, for main course the Broiled Lobster Tail, and for dessert a banana split. Everything was great!
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Below are pictures from our table during this evening's meal:
Bread
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Starter: Cream of Mushroom
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Starter: Chilled Strawberry and Chia Seed
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Starter: Shrimp Cocktail
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Starter: Crawfish Fettuccini
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Starter: Crispy Butter Milk Calamari
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Starter: Caesar Salad
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Main Course: Broiled Lobster Tail
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Main Course: Herb Crusted Salmon
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Dessert: Orange Sorbet
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Dessert: Carnival Melting Chocolate Cake
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Dessert: Creme Brulee
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Dessert: Banana Split From Kid's Menu
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Playlist Productions Show: America Rocks!
Tonight was our final Playlist Productions show of the cruise. America Rocks was taking place in the Encore Theater at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Doors opened 30 minutes prior to each showing. The show pretty much consisted of rock music from around the 80s. Our Playlist Productions cast once again did a great job!
Tonight was our final Playlist Productions show of the cruise. America Rocks was taking place in the Encore Theater at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Doors opened 30 minutes prior to each showing. The show pretty much consisted of rock music from around the 80s. Our Playlist Productions cast once again did a great job!
Jogging Track
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After watching the show I went outside for a short walk and then went to bed.
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