Cruise Customer Reviews

Overall Rating: This vessel has a 4 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

First cruise

Traveler Type:

Couple

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

Great First Cruise! by Michael S from Los Angeles, CA

Sailing date: Sep 2012

Pros:

I liked that on the first day there were employees with "Just Ask" shirts on. They had knowledge of everything on the ship and were very courteous.

Cons:

I did not like the look or feeling i would get when i ordered a soda by using my bottomless soda sticker. Not sure what it was but i am guessing it was because i was getting out of paying the built in 15% gratuity.

VERY Clean. It was also nice to see the staff making sure that everyone had on enough clothing in the dining areas. We will be back with family and friends to have fun on this ship again!

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

HUGE and cleaner than anyone could imagine!

Dining/Food

Stateroom Quality

Room was just fine in size. The TV could have been a little bigger but i guess we did not use it that much anyway!

Ship Staff Quality

Carnival transfers did a wonderful job of getting us to the cruise and a man named ALEX was the most informative and helpful to point out where to go once at the port!

Entertainment & Activities

Lots to do! We never ran out of things to do!

Children's Programs

It did not seem that this was the cruise to bring children on. We will search for a different cruise...maybe a Disney cruise for the children. This was more of an adult party getaway!

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 3 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

50 - 65

Cruise Experience:

4 - 6 cruises

Traveler Type:

Family w/older children

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

Overall, a nice Anniversary Trip by Vivian F. from Los Angeles, CA

Sailing date: Sep 2012

Pros:

The shows were fantastic - VERY talented lead male and female singers, wonderful costurmes. The food was generally good. Nice selections.

Cons:

Other Noisy, foul mouthed passengers. also, some of the staff who delivered our continental breakfast did not understand enough English - he failed to bring us another cup for our coffee. Also, I had to call room service three times and wait over 40 minutes for a staff member to come and let down my

The ship was okay - not the grandest. You can tell it's a bit aged. Decor is a bit dated. but everything was very clean. Staff did a good job of cleaning the rooms and other public areas.

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

see above

Dining/Food

It was fun that a "Did you ever...? feature - it gives you an opportunity to try something new

Stateroom Quality

Room size was okay for two people - but really too small for three or more. I would have liked a small separate table and chair. Vanity was very nice. Bathroom was adequate for the three of us.

Ship Staff Quality

see above - cons

Entertainment & Activities

see above - cons. We REALLY enjoyed the Taste of Mexico Excursion - not too tiring, made some great food, relaxing and very informative and enjoyable. Jesus the chef did a great job!

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 3 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

18 - 29

Cruise Experience:

2 - 3 cruises

Traveler Type:

Couple

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

Decent cruise, nothing spectacular by Ms. B from CA

Sailing date: Aug 2012

Good fun cruise. Ensenada was not a good stop. City is run down and there wasn't much to do.

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

Dining/Food

The pizza station which is the only food available for 24 hours was gross. It tasted like $1.00 frozen pizza. The food in the dining room was marginal, but all the desserts were below average. The buffet food was just marginal as well.

Stateroom Quality

Typical stateroom for a cruise. The service was very good though.

Ship Staff Quality

Entertainment & Activities

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 4 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

18 - 29

Cruise Experience:

2 - 3 cruises

Traveler Type:

Group

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

Great Time! by Nicole W from United States

Sailing date: Aug 2012

Pros:

The food was delicious & the staff was friendly and fun

Cons:

small rooms and expensive drinks ($10 each!)

I had a blast on this mini vacation. The Carnival crew was wonderful (super friendly and fun). The food was delicious and they let you have as much as you wanted (one person in our group ate 6 lobsters one night). The only complaints I have are pretty typical for all cruises (small rooms and very expensive alcoholic beverages).

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

Very clean!

Dining/Food

Very good food!

Stateroom Quality

Ship Staff Quality

I love the dance routines at dinner!

Entertainment & Activities

More adult-only shows like the comedy would be great. I like non-family friendly fun :)

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 3 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

2 - 3 cruises

Traveler Type:

Family w/young children

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

Decent but not great by Carl B. from LV, NV

Sailing date: Jul 2012

Pros:

Dinner and shows

Cons:

Breakfast, Ensenada and onboard activities

The ship is "typical" Carnival

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

Rooms are small, but kept clean. I didn't like the fact that they were working on the ship in various areas to repaint/repair -- this should be done while in port.

Dining/Food

Dinner was the best. The rest of the food was the same day after day and not very good.

Stateroom Quality

For Carnival, it was typical. For 4 people, the room was too small. If you're traveling wih kids or more than 2 adults, get ajoining rooms if possible -- or two rooms.

Ship Staff Quality

The staff was friendly.

Entertainment & Activities

2 shows that were good, the rest of the activities were so-so.

Children's Programs

The kids just didn't dig Camp Carnival this time. Not sure why, but they rarely had an interest in going there.

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 3 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

2 - 3 cruises

Traveler Type:

Couple

Stateroom Type:

Inside

Enjoyable weekend by Michael K from Phoenix, az

Sailing date: Jun 2012

Pros:

Tour guide in Ensenada

Cons:

Sewage smell in the middle of the ship

The Inspriation looked and smelled out dated. The crew was great, but the facilities themselves where just ok.

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 4 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

First cruise

Traveler Type:

Family w/older children

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

First Time Cruise by A Traveler from Phoenix

Sailing date: May 2012

Pros:

Lots of things to do.

Cons:

The food could have been better.

For a first time cruise, it was great. I brought my 2 teens with me, so the fact that 1/3 of the ship was under 18 was fine.

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

You could tell the ship was older, but overall in great shape.

Dining/Food

The food was good, but not anything special. I wish they would have had more variety.

Stateroom Quality

The room was actually bigger than i thought it would be.

Ship Staff Quality

Our waitress was the best!

Entertainment & Activities

I didn't do alot of the activities but overall they seemed nice.

Children's Programs

I never saw my 15 & 17 year old girl. The teen program was awesome.

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 3 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

2 - 3 cruises

Traveler Type:

Couple

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

"A Relaxing Getaway" by Freya M. from San Francisco, CA

Sailing date: Jun 2012

Pros:

The Cocktails

Cons:

The food

The ship was a very manageable size to navigate. Not at all intimidating to find your bearings after 3 nights. The cocktails were fantastic, even the inexpensive refill cocktails. The beds were comfortable and I really got some nice rest. Very enjoyable.

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

Dining/Food

The food was okay. I live in SF so am spoiled with excellent food everywhere. Carnival is known for its party atmosphere and excellent cocktails and it delivered in this department. The food was average...could use some improvement.

Stateroom Quality

Great room service.

Ship Staff Quality

People were very polite and for the most part willing to work to resolve problems or issues. Also kind and thoughtful.

Entertainment & Activities

I only went to the comedy club one night but it was great.

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 2 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

First cruise

Traveler Type:

Family w/older children

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

Not a great trip by A Traveler from Ventura, CA

Sailing date: Jun 2012

Pros:

Catalina

Cons:

too many to name

The ship felt very used, safe but not in good condition. The bathroom was in need of a deep cleaning and repair. Mold on the ceiling, rough caulking around the entire shower floor like it had been quickly fixed. The window was so dirty you couldn't take pictures out of it.

Ship Details:

Ship Quality

Layout was fine. Cheesy old school Vegas decor everywhere.

Dining/Food

Food quality was ok. I had higher expectations but it was ok. Great desserts! We were given the late dining time which didn't work for our daughter (10) who wanted to eat with us in the dining room (real food not kids crap). The kids activities were held during this late dining time, I guess so parents could eat without the kids.

Stateroom Quality

Comfortable beds. One of the robes in our room was not clean. I left it on the floor (to be replaced as noted in the room info) but the same dirty robe was hung up every time. Yuck.

Ship Staff Quality

Nice staff but I think they are used to those who are drunk the entire trip.

Entertainment & Activities

Children's Programs

If you want to get rid of your kids for the trip then it might be ok but we wanted family time. Lots of activities had additional fees. Times were odd. Do not pick late dining if your kids want to eat with you.

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Overall Rating: This vessel has a 5 star rating

About the Reviewer:

Age:

30 - 49

Cruise Experience:

7+ cruises

Traveler Type:

Family w/young children

Stateroom Type:

Oceanview

8th Carnival Cruise 2012 by JOSIE A. from Manteca, CA

Sailing date: May 2012

Pros:

Affordability for family

Cons:

Short 4 day cruise

Carnival staff and food are always the best. Cabin stewards work so hard at keeping our cabins clean at all times.

Ship Details:

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Dining/Food

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Entertainment & Activities

Children's Programs

Dauther loved Camp Carnival activities.

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