The new 130,000-ton Carnival Dream - the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed, offering a host of on-board innovations and amenities - is slated to debut September 21, 2009, operating a diverse inaugural schedule that features visits to magnificent European and Caribbean destinations.

The 3,646-passenger SuperLiner is a new class of vessel for the line and usher in a new era of "Fun Ship" cruising. With a new layout, sleek hull and distinctive profile, Carnival Dream is designed as the ultimate vacation experience.

Unique features of the Carnival Dream include a new concept in entertainment called The Piazza, a stunning indoor/outdoor cafe and live music venue; the most elaborate children's facilities at sea, including expansive play areas and a huge Carnival WaterWorks aqua park; "scenic whirlpools" that extend over the ship's beam; and a variety of new stateroom categories, including those specifically catering to families. Carnival Dream will also offer many other exciting and innovative features that will be announced in the coming months.

"We've taken everything we've learned about shipbuilding and incorporated it into the magnificent Carnival Dream.

By offering the widest variety of all-inclusive facilities and features at sea, we will create fun, memorable vacations for our guests, all at an incredible value," said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO.

"From a bold new entertainment concept called The Piazza to innovative new larger stateroom categories and the most elaborate children's facilities ever featured on any Carnival "Fun Ship" - all of which are included in the initial cruise fare and accessible to everyone on board. Carnival Dream was specifically designed with our valued guests in mind," he added.