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Very friendly and great service as well by
Judy from Richmond, Virginia, USA Sailing date: Jun 2007The cruise director was absolutely delightful. My husband and I both really enjoyed his sense of humor. The crew was great and very friendly. The entertainment was great as well. The comedy and juggling was great. The food was excellent, although we did not have the correct dinner seating time that was originally requested. We were able to change this on the second day of the cruise. Because of this error, we did not have a very nice table, and we missed most of the entertainment in the dining room. I was mainly disappointed because it was my husband's first cruise and had so much enjoyed this on my previous cruises. However, the service in the dining room was excellent. We had an excellent cabin steward as well. We think he should get a special recommendation for his outstanding service. We also believe the gratuities should be left up to us as how they are disbursed. Not to slight the bartenders, because they did give us very good service, but we thought the gratuity to be a little on the high side. It seems as though the cabin stewards work extremely hard, and maybe the tips should be spread around a little more evenly. As busy as they were, they were still extremely friendly when asked to do something extra. We were very impressed by this. My husband and I did have a wonderful time. My experience on Carnival Cruise Lines was much better than the last time I traveled with them. Dining/Food
Stateroom QualityThe cabin was very nice, it was the first cruise I have taken where we had a problem with the noise coming from the cabin next door. They were up at all hours, the phone was ringing constantly, and we had a hard time sleeping numerous nights. It made things a little difficult, especially the last night of the cruise when we had to get up early. Other than that everything was wonderful.
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Bridgetown, BarbadosBarbados is one of my favorite islands for shoppping.
In order to get some excercise, we walked into the city. Some of the scenery was beautiful. We really enjoyed shopping in Barbados. This is definitely one of my favorite islands to shop on.
Don't Miss: Columbian Emeralds and shopping. DominicaIt was still a nice day.
The shopping was not as nice in this area, except for the jewelry shops.
Don't Miss: Columbian Emeralds is the jewelry shop I believe we visited. Castries, St. LuciaUnfortunatly it was a rainy day when we visited this island.
Even though it rained a good part of the day, we still visited the island. Luckily, we did not have a shore excursion planned. We did however shop and still enjoyed the day.
Don't Miss: Columbian Emeralds. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Our first experience para-sailing was very enjoyable.
The group that took us out was great. We enjoyed it immensely. They were very friendly, informative and we believe made our experience better because of their great attitude.
Don't Miss: Definitely do miss para-sailing if you have not done it, or if you enjoy it. They were a great group. 31 out of 36 people found this review helpful.
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  Cant get much better than this... by
Ivan B. from miami, Fl Sailing date: Jun 2009Pros: food was great..service was great...boat was awesome Cons: all of the ice cream dispensers should have strawberry.. This ship was great. Its huge. The gym was excellent. The room was super spacious with enough room for 6 yet it was only 3 of us. The staff was all excellent and the food was delicious. Ship QualityThe crew was cleaning 24 hours a day. If there was more time in the day they would keep cleaning. Dining/FoodDining was great. 24 hour ice cream and frozen yogurt. Doesnt get much better than that. I recommend the new york deli with the pastrami and corned beef on ciabata bread. Excellent every time. Stateroom QualitySize was pretty darn big. Everything was always clean. I found a penny under the bed but it doesnt mean they didnt clean as much as possible, Ship Staff QualityEveryone I encountered was very friendly. Entertainment & ActivitiesThe club could use some better dj's but I blame that on the fact that Im from miami. They ended up playing the cha cha slide multiple times on the same night and older dance music. would have liked to hear more hip hop and reggae. It is a cruise to the carribean after all. DJ Florin was pretty good.
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Cozumel, MexicoYou must go to isla passion on the twister speed boat. Awesome excursion. I cant wait to go back for the open bar, fresh guacamole, and super quiet pristine beach. Oh yeah and the boat ride is awesome. Dont forget to ask for more twisters. And yes you will get soaked but under that nice hot sun you want nothing else.
Don't Miss: Isla Passion and three amigos bar and grill. Key West, FloridaMust rent a scooter as soon as you get there and drive around the whole island for 35 bucks for the day. Go to albertsons and buy some supplies for the boat like water and soda. Go to Big Johns pizza for some great pizza. Try the stuffed pizza. One slice is more than enough. Go to margarittavile for a pina colada and conch friiters. And dont forget to visit the white street pier. Its nice and good for fishing at times.
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The best of the best by
WM from Bronx New York Sailing date: Oct 2008Pros: The happy staff on the ship and how clean the ship was Cons: No cons just pros The ship is called Destiny. No one was rude. Every one welcome you with open arms, The food was great. The daily activities were endless. There is something to do every day on your vacation on and off the boat. Dining/FoodSteak every night Stateroom QualityRooms were very clean Ship Staff QualityHappy and friendly Entertainment & ActivitiesMusic, lights, comedy, Q and A, Bingo and the Casino 15 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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An amazing cruise! by
Patricia M. from Exeter, RI Sailing date: Dec 2008Pros: Cost, Crew, Ports, Entertainment This was an incredible 4-day trip. We tried another cruise line and regretted it. Carnival is indeed a "fun ship". Dining/FoodRoom service rocks!!! Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff QualityThe staff is wonderful. Helpful, knowledgable, friendly, they couldn't have done better. Entertainment & Activities
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Cozumel, MexicoOur second visit to Cozumel. The beaches are beautiful and the shopping is terrific. The people are friendly and courteous. They were a big help in my attempts to use their language.
Key West, FloridaThe "pub crawl" excursion was too much fun. Our guide was informative and a riot.
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Great fun! by
A Traveler from Tulsa, OK Sailing date: Oct 2009Pros: I loved the experience with the stingrays on "Blackbeard's Cay" island, off of Nassau. It was a really neat experience to be able to really interact with them and feed them. They have removed the stingers, so it was perfectly safe. It was a really great time, and the beach was beautiful. Cons: I didn't care for the club being right beside our room, a bit noisy. It was very well organized and kept clean. I loved the service in our room, it was fantastic! The food was excellent, and there was such a variety. The beaches were great. My favorite was the beach off of Nassau. Everyone was really nice and helpful. A wonderful way to travel to see different islands, you get to keep your stuff in one room and not have to pack and unpack. Excellent service, all the way around! Ship QualityBeautiful ship!!! Dining/FoodExcellent food, great variety. Stateroom QualityEverything was very clean. The only thing was that the bed was really hard. Ship Staff QualityVery nice, very helpful staff. They kept the room spotless. Entertainment & ActivitiesIt was a really great time and they had quality in the dancing and singing entertainers. We didn't care for one of the comedians, he was not very funny. 9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Great cruise by
Karen G from Arcadia, FL Sailing date: Aug 2009Pros: There was not excessive announcements over the loud speakers. Cons: No complaints As a first time Carnaval cruiser we didn't know what to expect. Everything was a supprise and good ones at that. Our room was clean, service was great. Activities were awsome. Ship QualityThe women's public facilities were so clean. Dining/Food
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Ocho Rios, JamaicaThe canopy zipline was absolutely awsome. The drive up to begin the adventure was just beautiful and our guide was tops! After our adventure the driver checked up back in and took us to a local restaurant for a wonderful jerk luch-cooked out right beyound our table. EXCELLENT
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GREAT Cruise!!!! by
Jennifer M from Kentucky Sailing date: Jun 2009Pros: The Staff - they wait on you hand and foot! Very friendly! Cons: The pools and hot tubs close early. It would be nice if one set could stay open until 1am. This ship was more elegant than the last I cruised on. I loved the panio room and the music Brad played in there up until midnght. Ship Quality
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Stateroom QualityAWESOME!!!! I wish the melting cake was on room service!!!! Ship Staff QualityThe BEST! Entertainment & ActivitiesThe activities are awesome be sure you get involved in them!!!
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George Town, Grand CaymanLOVED IT!!! The people were great and the island is Beautiful!!!!
Don't Miss: Go Parasailing!!! You are able to see the ENTIRE island when in the air!!! Ocho Rios, JamaicaI'm glad I can say I've been to Jamaica but the people there were a bit rude - atleast the one's selling items out of the huts.
Don't Miss: Dunn's River Falls - Be sure to take the climb!!!! Also go to Mystic Mountian for great sights and some of the best shopping deals!!!! 8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Needs to improve in the food choice and by
Kristy from Las Vegas Sailing date: Dec 2006Pros: We really liked the setup in the rooms. They had the most comfortable bedding. We also liked their choice of entertainment... we were never bored! The excursions we went on were fabulous. There was always plenty of exciting activities to choose from. The staff was very helpful. Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment: They had a good variety of entertainment. 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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For serving almost 3,000 cruisers....I t by
Adam from Reading, PA Sailing date: May 2007Pros: Large dining spaces and options, wide range of on-ship activities and/or entertainment. Entire ship was very clean. We were treated very well the whole trip. Good food, excellent staff.....we had a pleasant time. Entertainment & Activities
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Bridgetown, BarbadosSnorkel.
Took taxi to close public beach. Use our own snorkling equipment and saw lots of fish and a huge turtle. Too many locals harassing you to buy "water sports".
Don't Miss: Aquatic life. DominicaPrimitive.
Trafalgar Falls is beautiful, but dangerous to get to. Not labled well at all by Dominica or cruise line. Need to be in shape and have proper shoes to reach the falls. Country seems to be very poor and live in squalor.
Don't Miss: Trafalgar Falls. Castries, St. LuciaCraft markets.
Shopped the local craft markets.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Snorkel.
Spent all day on excursion, did not see much of island.
Don't Miss: Sailing/snorkling trips. 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Good value for your money. by
Lisa from Phila, PA Sailing date: Feb 2007Pros: Good value for the experience. The Carnival Destiny is not one of those new glamorous vessels with state of the art everything. Yes, it is a little shabby here and there. They aren't big on originality and creativeness. But overall it offers a very nice cruise experience. Personally, I hate days at sea. I don't drink, gamble, engage in Bingo games, etc. So, most of the onboard "entertainment" is not entertaining to me. The Destiny, however, has only one day at sea, which is pretty rare for a cruise ship running in the caribbean. The ports of call are all excellent and each offers something a little different. If you are a frequent cruiser and/or just want a reasonably priced get away, with fair value for your money, go for it. If you must absolutely have the best of the best, or this is your first cruise, definitely shop elsewhere. (Hint, come a day early and spend the day seeing Old San Juan. Great place!) Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment: Same old stuff, no originality. Never enough to do when you are at sea.
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Bridgetown, BarbadosAmazing place.
Have been there three times. Each time was great. Awesome beaches, nice shopping, gorgeous siteseeing. Even if you don't drink alot, get a nice bottle of Barbados rum or rum punch. The Black Belly sheep are cute, especially when there are small lambs. People are friendly enough.
Don't Miss: Walk out of the port through security and follow along the sea wall. Wear a hat, it is very hot! There are alot of shops on the left. Amazing fish market on the right. About five minutes walk after th DominicaGreen and lush.
Dominica is very green and beautiful. Rains alot. Bring PONCHO! The people are very poor and the town reflects the sad state of the economy. Don't let that put you off, it's safe to wander and explore the town. The people are friendly. Take a tour and see the countryside-very green and lush.
Don't Miss: Get out of town and see the countryside. Castries, St. LuciaOne of the best!
St. Lucia has just about everything I want in a tropical paradise. All green and lush, waterfalls, mountains to drive up. Flowers are everywhere. Charming fishing villages to explore. There is a huge market to wander. They sell all kinds of weird stuff. Don't hesitate to ask the vendors what the different herbs are for. (One is a local Aphrodisiac!). Great straw market, colorful vegatable & fish market. People are friendly. Took so many pictures!
Don't Miss: Wander the town, see the market & cathedral. Visit the countryside, green and gorgeous. See the Piton mountains. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.Great for shoppers.
If you want to spend, here is your port. Jewelry is the main deal. Megans Bay Beach is supposed to be one of the ten best beaches in the world. I would not agree. The island belongs to the USA, so it is very modern feeling. If you want weird, wild and rustic, this is not your spot.
Don't Miss: Browse the shops. 17 out of 28 people found this review helpful.
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