April 2023 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream
fun in Key West
First time on this cruise. We are not beach people, did trip to see Key west
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Past cruises
January 2023 - 6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream
Nice cruise starting the year
Good cruise, nice way to start off the year 2023.
October 2022 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze
Halloween cruise
Went on this cruise for Halloween. Had fun. Saw cutbacks, they shut down beverage and ice cream at midnight, that means they pull all coffee cups and green drink cups, only way to get coffee, etc is with your own container in back of lido deck by pizza place. One small beverage station, BUT bar is open naturally
July 2022 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Vista
Good trip, Terrible cabin
We took our 3 grand daughters on a cruise on Vista and pvp talked us to family harbor. BAD BAD Bad, no room once beds were set up, cannot sit anywhere and constantly bumping into each other, banging heads on the overhead beds. Trip was great, cabin made it terribble
April 2022 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Vista
great cruise
A great "spur of the moment cruise". Been on Vista before and werent disappointed with the food. Enjoyable.
March 2022 - 4 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze
March 2022 - 5 Night Western Caribbean Carnival Sailabration (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze
A hyped up cruise for nothing
We booked this cruise 2 years ago because of hype of new menus celebration 50 years ago and new entertainment. Was on Breeze 2 weeks prior to this one. This one, the sailabration, nothing changed at all from last cruise. No photos from air of ship formations or videos of horns tooting. Seems this was an important celebration and they would want to sell videos and photos. Cruise director did not what was going on either
February 2022 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze
Another trip out of Galveston
To us it was a good cruise(got it cheap again) We did not care if Progresso got cancelled, but felt sorry for first timers. Ship had 2500 guests, but no long lines, etc. Good entertainment, crew constantly cleaning, and constantly making sure you are happy. We are cruising as much as we can since ships are empty and prices are good
October 2021 - 7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Vista
I like Vista now
Been on Vista 3 times now. The last 2 times I really did not like Vista. This cruise on Vista I loved the ship. Great food, and plenty of it, pre pandemic menus, great entertainment, friendly and helpful crew, plus Halloween. Short getting off times(2300 guests on board). No lines.
August 2021 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Breeze
Good cruise despite running around to the last minute trying a covid test
Despite running around for a covid test, it was a good cruise. Crew was great, glad to be back to work. Need to improve main dining room dinner, bland menu, breakfast great, steakhouse great, stayed on ship off for a photo, entertainment great. good cruise .
January 2021 - 14 Night Panama Canal (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
August 2020 - 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
January 2020 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream
Just Cruizin
We just went on this one just to be going. Did nothing but eat, drink and see the shows. The ship was our vacation
November 2019 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream
Another cruise to Cozumel
After a disasterious cruise with unruly grand kids, I gave a not too good of the last cruise on the Dream. Kids did not go on this one and we just relaxed and enjoyed all the Dream had to offer. In fact we are going ALONE again on Dream in January.
July 2019 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Dream
Cruise nightmare on Carnival Dream
The ship and staff were great as well as food and shows. Our mistake was bringing non appreciative grand kids with us and the crew had the patience with this issue. Would been a perfect cruise otherwise.
July 2019 - 4 nights on Carnival Vista
April 2019 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Valor
Wild hair short notice trip
Great short cruise, we stayed on the ship all the time....the ship is the vacation
January 2019 - 6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Vista
Beautiful high tech ship
We took this cruise just for the ship. It is a 2 year old ship and it came to Galveston and we decided to "ride" it. Been to the ports many times, so we enjoyed what the ship offered. A great cruise , lots of entertainment on it
October 2018 - 14 Night Panama Canal Carnival Journeys (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
Carnival panama canal cruise (new locks)
No more 14 day cruise for us...like younger people around us. Gets boring on sea days
January 2018 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Valor
Great cruise on this ship
Youngest grand daughters first cruise, 3rd for grand daughter number 2. They love cruising, and we love taking them, something to do for all
August 2017 - 7 Night Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord (Seattle Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Legend
47th wedding anniversary cruise to Alaska
We chose this cruise to celebrate our 41st anniversary(was here 7 years ago). We enjoyed it just as we did 7 years ago. No disappointments as Carnival treated us great and surprised us with champaigne and a beautiful dessert for our anniversary dinner at the steakhouse
January 2016 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
Love the Freedom
Different ship coming out of Galveston. Â New shows and I liked the electronic backdrops,as they have Playlist productions doing the shows. Â Crew seems nicer than the previous ships we rode
November 2015 - 5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Freedom
Grand daughter's first cruise
This was my 8 year old grand daughter's first time on a cruise ship. Â She was impressed with the size and beauty of the Freedom. Â We took her on a shore excursion in Progresso and Cozumel(they have excursions child appropriate). Â She loved the cabin(she had a bunk bed and loved it). Â We had a server named Marjia from Croatia and she spoiled my grand daughter on the service she gave her on the evening meal. Â My grand daughter still talks about Marija. Â We did not go to camp ocean as my grand daughter loved the pool and loved playing in the cabin. Â She loved the shows in the main showroom. Â It was an excellent cruise for her.
March 2015 - 12 Night Journey Of Discovery (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Triumph
Love Panama, Colombia
We went thru the Panama Canal on the Miracle and this cruise(on Triumph) we got to stand on the canal and actually watch a ship go thru.  Toured a banana plantation and did a rain forest tour and actually got to pet a sloth.  We did this cruise again as we live in Galveston and did not have to fly to New York to get to the canal.  2 stops in Colombia was a great bonus  Only negative thing was is this was dubbed a retirement home cruise as there were mostly senior citizens on board.  Things on the ship were not happening party wise.  They had a new cruise director on Triumph (we been on Triumph 3 times before and loved the cruise director at that time)and he was a dud.  Phony as a 3 dollar bill...full of IT.  Crew was outstanding otherwise.  The captain of the Triumph is a really cool dude!!!
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: April 08, 2024
We been on many cruises, so we just enjoy riding the ship. To us the ship is the vacation
Carnival Vista
Sail date: July 27, 2019
Ho Hum cruise compared to our january vista cruise.
Was a quick 4 day "just out of dry dock" cruise.(itenary selection above does not list this one)Waiters slow We were on Vista in January, great time, this one not up to Vistas par
Carnival Vista
Sail date: October 30, 2021
Been on Vista 3 times now. The last 2 times I really did not like Vista. This cruise on Vista I loved the ship. Great food, and plenty of it, pre pandemic menus, great entertainment, friendly and helpful crew, plus Halloween. Short getting off times(2300 guests on board). No lines.
Carnival Dream
Sail date: November 11, 2019
After a disasterious cruise with unruly grand kids, I gave a not too good of the last cruise on the Dream. Kids did not go on this one and we just relaxed and enjoyed all the Dream had to offer. In fact we are going ALONE again on Dream in January.
Carnival Dream
Sail date: January 08, 2023
Good cruise, nice way to start off the year 2023.
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: February 05, 2022
To us it was a good cruise(got it cheap again) We did not care if Progresso got cancelled, but felt sorry for first timers. Ship had 2500 guests, but no long lines, etc. Good entertainment, crew constantly cleaning, and constantly making sure you are happy. We are cruising as much as we can since ships are empty and prices are good
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: October 29, 2022
Went on this cruise for Halloween. Had fun. Saw cutbacks, they shut down beverage and ice cream at midnight, that means they pull all coffee cups and green drink cups, only way to get coffee, etc is with your own container in back of lido deck by pizza place. One small beverage station, BUT bar is open naturally
Carnival Dream
Sail date: January 25, 2020
We just went on this one just to be going. Did nothing but eat, drink and see the shows. The ship was our vacation
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: October 28, 2023
Our thirty fifth cruise.. Food terribble, cabin service terribble tired of same old ports. We like to just ride the cruise ships and when that is bad, food, service, etc. Maybe time to sit out another year. Popcorn was raised from three dollars to four dollars. nothing on the corn. We booked Jubilee, got fingers crossed
Carnival Valor
Sail date: April 20, 2019
Great short cruise, we stayed on the ship all the time....the ship is the vacation
Carnival Dream
Sail date: April 22, 2023
First time on this cruise. We are not beach people, did trip to see Key west
Carnival Vista
Sail date: April 09, 2022
A great "spur of the moment cruise". Been on Vista before and werent disappointed with the food. Enjoyable.
Carnival Vista
Sail date: July 16, 2022
We took our 3 grand daughters on a cruise on Vista and pvp talked us to family harbor. BAD BAD Bad, no room once beds were set up, cannot sit anywhere and constantly bumping into each other, banging heads on the overhead beds. Trip was great, cabin made it terribble
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: March 05, 2022
We booked this cruise 2 years ago because of hype of new menus celebration 50 years ago and new entertainment. Was on Breeze 2 weeks prior to this one. This one, the sailabration, nothing changed at all from last cruise. No photos from air of ship formations or videos of horns tooting. Seems this was an important celebration and they would want to sell videos and photos. Cruise director did not what was going on either
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: November 26, 2022
Nice spur of the moment cruise. Been going to these ports many times, but this trip was unique
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: August 30, 2021
Good cruise despite running around to the last minute trying a covid test
Despite running around for a covid test, it was a good cruise. Crew was great, glad to be back to work. Need to improve main dining room dinner, bland menu, breakfast great, steakhouse great, stayed on ship off for a photo, entertainment great. good cruise .
Carnival Dream
Sail date: July 13, 2019
Cruise nightmare on Carnival Dream
The ship and staff were great as well as food and shows. Our mistake was bringing non appreciative grand kids with us and the crew had the patience with this issue. Would been a perfect cruise otherwise.
Carnival Valor
Sail date: January 27, 2018
Youngest grand daughters first cruise, 3rd for grand daughter number 2. They love cruising, and we love taking them, something to do for all
Carnival Triumph
Sail date: March 02, 2015
We went thru the Panama Canal on the Miracle and this cruise(on Triumph) we got to stand on the canal and actually watch a ship go thru.  Toured a banana plantation and did a rain forest tour and actually got to pet a sloth.  We did this cruise again as we live in Galveston and did not have to fly to New York to get to the canal.  2 stops in Colombia was a great bonus  Only negative thing was is this was dubbed a retirement home cruise as there were mostly senior citizens on board.  Things on the ship were not happening party wise.  They had a new cruise director on Triumph (we been on Triumph 3 times before and loved the cruise director at that time)and he was a dud.  Phony as a 3 dollar bill...full of IT.  Crew was outstanding otherwise.  The captain of the Triumph is a really cool dude!!!
Carnival Valor
Sail date: May 15, 2017
Was alone, did all shows and took an excursion on each port.  Deck 2 is a perfect deck as  you can go from one end of ship to other un crowded.  Punchline comedy club had EXCELLENT comedians on board
Carnival Miracle
Sail date: March 16, 2013
Miracle repositioning cruise thru Panama Canal
Best cruise ever...evryone says Alaska cruise is the best, this one is the best...ship and crew were outstanding!!! They hired a helicopter to take this aerial shot and we were on board!!!! Ports were outstanding...a dream cruise
Carnival Triumph
Sail date: September 01, 2012
We just like to cruise and Triumph is out of Galveston which makes it easy as we live there. It is a Conquest class ship and it is a good size, not too small and not too big
Carnival Triumph
Sail date: February 01, 2014
second trip on Triumph not as good as expected
We decided to go on Triumph a second time to see how it was after "poop cruise" overhaul. All they did was clean it up and put in more money making revenue(bars). Our room (interior shows worn areas(ship was built in 1999), some light "egg crate" decors were held in place by DUCT TAPE!!!!
The ends of the reading lites constantly fell off, and the promenade the couches show extreme wear, the plastic was cracking bad. Our commode had to press the button to flush twice and the seat was loose. They replaced the whole crew except the cruise director. The cruise director's staff were rude(been on 5 different ships I know) The menu boards were worn, they could copy new ones, wait staff were not overly friendly. I realize all these people were new put on a ship with bad history, but this was not one of our best cruises. Carnival needs to go to a different port besides Progresso. That port is boring
On the plus side they got a new captain and he is a good one. He mingles with the guests and doesn't drag tail getting back to port. He got the ship back to Galveston an hour early and broke the de embarkation record of how fast the ship unloads
Carnival Spirit
Sail date: August 09, 2011
What a way to spend a birthday
Alaska is beautiful and cold. We rented a Harley and swy Alaska that way. We took a whale watching excursion and the glacier tour. My second cruise and my birthday and it was worth it
Carnival Conquest
Sail date: August 15, 2010
Awesome. First time on a cruise ship..been in Navy and I swore I would never sail again....WRONG!!! From floating on a destroyer to a palace it is no wonder a person can get hooked on cruising
Carnival Freedom
Sail date: January 25, 2016
Different ship coming out of Galveston. Â New shows and I liked the electronic backdrops,as they have Playlist productions doing the shows. Â Crew seems nicer than the previous ships we rode
Carnival Triumph
Sail date: October 25, 2014
We always go to the same 2 ports, Cozumel and Progresso. Â Always find something to do there. Â If there are motorcycle excursions to do we do it. Â Carnival used to book them, but they do not do them anymore, at least the cruises we have been on, so we book them in port. Triumph is home ported in Galveston, so we cruise on it a lot
Carnival Vista
Sail date: January 13, 2019
We took this cruise just for the ship. It is a 2 year old ship and it came to Galveston and we decided to "ride" it. Been to the ports many times, so we enjoyed what the ship offered. A great cruise , lots of entertainment on it
Carnival Triumph
Sail date: June 03, 2013
We have been on Conquest, Spirit, Magic,Miracle and Triumph. We live near Galveston and to have access to 2 Carnival ships is great. Triumph is a "party" ship as it goes out for 5 days. Entertainment wise the Triumph is great. Waitstaff we had were fun to be around and with. We are going out on the Triumph again next month. Really recommend the other Carnival ships also. The best trip with Carnival is on the Miracle thru the Panama Canal..we did that one March of last year.. Our opinion
Carnival Liberty
Sail date: March 26, 2016
The liberty had bow thruster issues, so Carnival had to adjust the cruise as they had to rely on tug boat service. Needless to say they were very fair in adjusting the rates, etc. We did not mind as we just like to "ride" as many different carnival cruise ships as possible. I am ex navy and I thought it was fun watching the tug boats work. Same great fun and service!!!
Carnival Valor
Sail date: March 25, 2017
Loved the 2 great shows and the punchliner comedy club. Dancers and costumes were outstanding!! The 2 shows played songs in my generation. Food service was great!! On Lido deck they brought your drinks to you from the beverage area..Alcohol beverages were nice and stout.
Carnival Freedom
Sail date: November 07, 2015
This was my 8 year old grand daughter's first time on a cruise ship. Â She was impressed with the size and beauty of the Freedom. Â We took her on a shore excursion in Progresso and Cozumel(they have excursions child appropriate). Â She loved the cabin(she had a bunk bed and loved it). Â We had a server named Marjia from Croatia and she spoiled my grand daughter on the service she gave her on the evening meal. Â My grand daughter still talks about Marija. Â We did not go to camp ocean as my grand daughter loved the pool and loved playing in the cabin. Â She loved the shows in the main showroom. Â It was an excellent cruise for her.
Carnival Magic
Sail date: November 14, 2011
Magics first cruise out of Galveston
Magic is a beautiful ship and we were on the first cruise out of Galveston Got to stay an extra night in Progresso due to steering problems...great cruise on a beautiful ship
Carnival Legend
Sail date: August 08, 2017
47th wedding anniversary cruise to Alaska
We chose this cruise to celebrate our 41st anniversary(was here 7 years ago). We enjoyed it just as we did 7 years ago. No disappointments as Carnival treated us great and surprised us with champaigne and a beautiful dessert for our anniversary dinner at the steakhouse
Carnival Freedom
Sail date: October 27, 2018
Carnival panama canal cruise (new locks)
No more 14 day cruise for us...like younger people around us. Gets boring on sea days
Carnival Breeze
Sail date: November 06, 2016
First time on Breeze. Â We are patient as we waited for Breeze to come to Galveston. Â A beautiful ship. Â We took grand daughter and she loved the ship. Â She loved the tender service. Â Food and staff were great. Â We had an outstanding cabin steward Desi
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Cruise tips
live here
Carnival Breeze
Enjoy what the ship offers. We dont like the new menus, but you can find something to eat
Carnival Breeze
bring your luggage on board, cannot trust the luggage handlers
Bicycle and trolly excursions. Loved key lime pie
too touristy, 3 ships in
live near here
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
not beach people
not beach people, got off ship so to say we been there
Carnival Dream
Good ship, nice paint job
live near there
Took a food tasting excursion to Merida Youcatan
Carnival Breeze
just enjoy what you like
DULL. First time there, we dont like beach stuff. Have better fun getting drunk on ship, have half price drinks in port
Been there 20 times, nuff said
live near here
Carnival Breeze
Breeze is a good ship to sail on. Got nice paint job, looks good
Carnival Vista
Get a balcony
Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras
Food, ate jerked chicken
We always visit Fat Tuesday here
Live near here
To much trouble waiting on a water taxi, been there before, done that
Carnival Vista
Great ship, great food, crew handled crowds great
Carnival Breeze
Dont believe the hype on Sailabration cruises. This one, no one did not know what was going on or what to do
Bad weather, they did not let ship in
always eat nachos at fat tuesdays here
live near here
Carnival Breeze
Breeze is great overall, but main dining evening meals could be improved, blah menu
Weird, they test you prior to coming back to ship, do they want you to stay there??
Carnival Vista
The ship got its act together, I sailed on Vista twice before not impressed, now I am!!!
Live near here
been here too many times, boring
Been here 20 times boring
Carnival Breeze
Ship not full due to starting up cruises; dont like crowds, now is the time to cruise. Hard to get used to an empty ship
Done it all
Live 34 miles from Galveston
Been there 10+ times, done it all
Carnival Dream
Enjoy all ship has to offer.
Been there a LOT of times
Live 34 miles from here
Been there a LOT of times
Carnival Dream
Great ship this cruise as were child less, service was great, enjoyed the trip very much
live near there
been here 10 times
Carnival Vista
Go on longer cruise rather on 4 day one on vista
live near here
Kids had meltdown here. Not much visit time with them, been here ten times or so before
Dull, stayed on ship, put kids in camp ocean and got drunk
Carnival Dream
Dont bring grand kids on a cruise if you dont want to have fun, ours were terrible, thus instead a DREAM cruise a nightmare cruise
boring, always trying to force water crap down your throats
no excursions, boring port
Live 30 miles from here
Carnival Vista
It is big and high tech. Everything can be done by cell phone. Sky ride was great, only 2 Carnival ships have it so far
Appleton farms was excellent, great jerked chicken dinner and lots of rum tasting
walking excursion, pretty port
Panama Canal (Cruise Into Canal)
The main reason we took this cruise, to see the new locks work
Loved the wild birds
boring..been there 14 times
Carnival Freedom
Don't go on a 14 day cruise as all there is "old people", lots of walkers and scooters bumping into you, elevators are plugged, no place to sit as the promonade looks like a sleeping deck, depressing.
been there done that
Pretty bridge
Carnival Breeze
The Breeze is a BIG BEAUTIFUL ship. Lots to do and see. The entertainment was great. My favorite was a violin trio that played in the main area. Saw all their shows. We were on Breeze once. If you like the big ships, Breeze is for you. We favor the Conquest ships tho. Smaller.
Live 32 miles from here now
Rode a double decker bus and petted some iguanas
Always love cozumel. Went on a horse drawn carriage tour
Carnival Valor
Great ship, they got their act together on everything. Been on it 3 times, best trip so far
Went on Glacier tour...great
No excursions. Wife shopped and I went on my own looking
Great port. We just took our time looking
Been here 7 years ago, so we did what we did not do last time we were here. No excursions
Carnival Legend
Expect great service and lots of great food and fun
Take Mayan ruins tour it is educational
We live here!!!
Carnival Magic
A big ship enjoy it
We live 34 miles from here, so cruising out of Galveston is a breeze(a Carnival Breeze that is)
Carnival Valor
If you are into history, this ship is themed well. Loved the lightning all round
Bow thruster problems, had to cancel this port
Carnival Freedom
Ship was a great adventure for my granddaughter's first cruise.
Carnival Freedom
This is a good ship, being it is in Galveston trading places with I think Triumph, it is like a new adventure checking it out.
Panama canal...nuff said
Beautiful Colombian women here
Historical/shopping tour really great
Tour a rain forest and pet howler monkeys & sloths...toured a banana plantation
we live here
Shop and eat
Carnival Triumph
We live in Galveston and this ship is great for a short notice cruise
BOARING!!!
Carnival Triumph
Don't play trivia pursuit as if you show the staff they had a wrong answer, they say they aren't going to change answer no matter what you show & tell them...set in their ways Need some way to control teen agers...4 a m they were yelling and talking in the halls...sitting on stairs, pushing all elevator buttons...security only hangs on lido deck not roaming
always wanted to go there
love the fruit there
awsome...only 2 foot clearence between ship and walls of canal
great coffee plantation tour
beatiful port of call
cancelled port visit
Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
was stationed there in Navy
snowed...great
Carnival Miracle
Clean, crew were friendly, lots to do, captain had a message every day at noon to keep us up to date
we live near Galveston, no air fares to this ship
been there three times
Boring...been there three times
Carnival Triumph
love those hamburgers!!!
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