This page covers deck plans, live ship tracking, dining venues, and video tours to help you plan your Carnival cruise aboard Carnival Breeze from Galveston.

Carnival Breeze is a Dream Class vessel featuring family-friendly Fun Ship with WaterWorks aqua park. Whether you're planning your first cruise or are a seasoned traveler, this guide helps you discover what makes this ship special.

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Carnival Breeze cruise ship at sea
Carnival Breeze. Photo: Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Carnival Breeze docked at Port of Galveston, Texas
Carnival Breeze at Galveston. Photo: Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Carnival Breeze in Venice, Italy
Carnival Breeze in Venice. Photo: Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Carnival Breeze bow view showing Dream-class design
Carnival Breeze bow. Photo: Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.0

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First Look

Carnival Breeze entered service on June 3, 2012 as the third and final Dream-class ship—and quickly became the flagship for Texas cruisers. Her homeport in Galveston makes Caribbean cruising accessible to millions across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and the central United States.

At 130,000 GT with capacity for 3,690 guests, Breeze incorporates all Dream-class innovations plus refinements from lessons learned on Dream and Magic. She features WaterWorks aqua park, SkyCourse ropes course, the Lanai outdoor promenade, and the full complement of Guy Fieri and Carnival dining concepts.

Built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone, Breeze represents the culmination of the Dream-class design philosophy—open-air spaces, generous public areas, and the signature Fun Ship experience that defines Carnival cruising.

What Makes Carnival Breeze Special

As one of the Dream-class ships sailing from Galveston, Breeze offers convenient access to Caribbean destinations for Texas cruisers. Her 1,004-foot length and 130,000 gross tonnage deliver a balanced experience—large enough for extensive amenities but intimate enough for easy navigation.

The WaterWorks aqua park and Serenity adults-only retreat provide contrasting experiences for different moods. Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina have become Carnival signatures, both complimentary and consistently excellent.

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Explore the dining options available on Carnival Breeze, from complimentary venues to specialty restaurants.

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Dream-Class Sister Ships

All three Dream-class ships were built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone shipyard in Italy. Breeze completed the class, incorporating refinements from both earlier sisters.

Carnival Dream2009 · Lead Ship Carnival Magic2011
Carnival Breeze2012 · This Ship

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Ship Statistics

Gross Tonnage
130,000 GT
≈ 2,549 blue whales
Guests
3,690
small town afloat
Length
1,004 ft
3.3 football fields
Beam
158 ft
wide as Boeing 787
Decks
15
guest decks
Crew
1,386
2.7:1 guest ratio
Staterooms
1,845
floating hotel
Top Speed
22.5 kn
26 mph cruising

Deck Plans

Carnival Breeze simplified deck plan preview
Simplified deck layout overview

Carnival Breeze spans 15 guest decks with 1,845 staterooms. Explore cabin locations, dining venues, pools, WaterWorks, and entertainment areas on the official interactive deck plans.

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Live Ship Tracker

IMO: 9548450 · MMSI: 370766000 · Call Sign: H3RC · Flag: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Carnival Breeze sail from?

Carnival Breeze operates from Galveston, Texas, offering Western Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, and Mexico itineraries. Galveston's location near Houston makes cruising accessible to Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the central United States without requiring flights to Florida ports.

What class is Carnival Breeze?

Carnival Breeze is a Dream-class ship, the third and final vessel in the class. Her sisters are Carnival Dream (2009) and Carnival Magic (2011). All three were built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone shipyard in Italy.

How big is Carnival Breeze?

Carnival Breeze measures 130,000 gross tons and is 1,004 feet (306 meters) long. She accommodates 3,690 guests at double occupancy across 1,845 staterooms on 15 guest decks, with a crew of 1,386.

Does Carnival Breeze have a water park?

Yes, WaterWorks is Carnival Breeze's onboard water park featuring the Twister waterslide, DrainPipe tube slide, splash zones for kids, and the PowerDrencher tipping bucket. Located on the Sports Deck, it's included with your cruise fare.

What dining is on Carnival Breeze?

Carnival Breeze features complimentary venues including Sapphire/Blush dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and Pizzeria del Capitano. Specialty options (additional cost) include Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, and JiJi Asian Kitchen.

Sources & Attribution

Ship specifications from Wikipedia, CruiseMapper, and Carnival Cruise Line. IMO 9548450. Live tracking via MarineTraffic. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licenses.

Page maintained by Ken Baker, Cruise Research Analyst.

Image Attributions

Ship images are served locally from licensed sources or CC-BY-SA-4.0 Wikimedia Commons. See individual image captions for specific attribution.