Carnival Corporation has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a 130000─tonne cruise ship for its Carnival Cruise Lines brand scheduled to enter service in spring 2012. To be built at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard under USD denominated contract the all─in cost of the vessel is approximately USD 200000 per lower berth. This will be the third in Carnival's Dream class of ships. Already under construction at Fincantieri is the second sister ship to the Carnival Dream the 130000─tonne Carnival Magic which is scheduled to enter service in May 2011.

The new 3690─passenger vessel will include a WaterWorks aqua park with a 300─foot─long corkscrew water slide a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live entertainment venue called Ocean Plaza and a wide range of staterooms including deluxe ocean views with two─bathrooms some of which feature five berths. Expansive modern facilities for children and teens a 23750─sq foot Cloud 9 Spa and The Lanai an outdoor promenade featuring cantilevered whirlpools that extend over the ship's sides will be included.