Caribbean - Southern Cruise Reviews

The Carnival Celebration is a fantastic ship and the ABC southern Caribbean itinerary is an amazing; don’t miss the opportunity to visit Eagle Beach in Aruba and Momba Beach in Curaçao.

My Husband chicken was cooked all the way, are cabin was very hot at night

Went downhill after Curacao. Food wasn’t great the whole time. Drink menus are minimal, and every main bar had the same menu. The best food we had all week was the burgers & pasta. I’m probably never taking another Carnival cruise again.

cruise experience was good. people were amazing , except one couple. The food was awful and always cold. I did not like have to wait to get a soda until a bar opened. They have a beer dispensing station why not a soda one as well.

Bottom line suite guest don’t get any perks. Long lines every where and horrible food as well as service. Room is cleaned only once compared to other cruise lines. You wait for ever for elevator. Options in Buffet is less and you might get more options even in a tiny buffet place in any city.

People attitudes were rude and cutting lines, brawls happened which were the normality….never taking no Carnival cruise line ever again.

Perhaps the best cruise experience so far, the ship is beautiful, plenty of options to eat, and shows were incredible!

I recently had the opportunity to dine at a certain establishment, and my food experience was a rollercoaster of emotions. While there were standout moments, there were also disappointing aspects that I cannot ignore. Let's start with the negative side of things: the buffets. Sadly, they were a letdown. The variety they promised was overshadowed by the lackluster quality of the dishes. It felt like quantity was prioritized over quality, resulting in a bland and uninspiring selection. This was especially disheartening as buffets are often expected to be a delightful indulgence of various flavors. Additionally, the main dining room experience fell short of expectations. It lacked the usual charm and excellence that I had come to associate with it from previous visits. However, the review isn't all grim. There were definite highlights in the culinary journey. The burger and chicken place stole the show with their excellent offerings. The flavors were on point, and the execution was impeccable. It's refreshing to see that amidst the disappointments, there were spots that still delivered on taste and satisfaction. Another positive aspect was the secondary restaurants that came without an additional cost. These eateries exceeded expectations and provided a much-needed respite from the earlier letdowns. The fact that you could only visit these establishments once each, due to recent changes, was a downside though. These were the spots that offered decent food without the burden of extra charges, making the dining experience more affordable and enjoyable. In summary, my food experience at this establishment was a mixture of highs and lows. The buffets and main dining room were sorely disappointing, failing to deliver the culinary excellence they had promised. On the brighter side, the burger and chicken place, along with the complimentary secondary restaurants, provided a glimmer of culinary delight. The recent change of restricting visits to these secondary restaurants is a letdown, as they were the saving grace in an otherwise underwhelming food lineup. With improvements in some areas and reconsideration of recent changes, this establishment could once again become a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

We had a wonderful time. Enjoyed the ship and the ports. Plenty to do if you choose to not get off the ship. The meals were good with a lot of variety. Almost always somewhere to grab a meal or a snack. Entertainment was plenty from comedy shows to musical performances. We played Bingo and enjoyed the casino as well.

This was my second time on Horizon this year. It was a great ship and I plan to book it's sister ship for next year. The hours for the Skyride were a little disappointing this time around but I did manage to ride at least once.

The ship and staff were amazing. food was great...very organized. unkind people really ruined a lot of it for us

Great cruise! We would do it again. The food and drink options have gone downhill but not quite enough to make us switch cruise lines. The ship was always clean and the staff are super friendly. The excursion in Amber Cove was the cherry on top!

The cruise was fine. Nothing special. The crew was nice and the best cruise director we have ever had. The quality of the room stewards and wait staff has declined over the years cruising ever since going to automatic tipping. The shows were just ok - nothing great. Alot of kids running the halls too. People need to parent and control their kids.

Carnival Horizon and the 8 day southern Caribbean cruise was a good choice for our family.

This was my granddaughter's first cruise. The only shore excursion we booked through cruise.com was cancelled, which was the one excursion we were both really looking forward to. From now on, I will book my shore excursions through the cruise line, instead of a 2nd party.

Overall a nice cruise. Geared well for families with plenty of activities available for every age. We were really pleased with the size of our room.

The crew staff was excellent. The food in the dining room needs more of a variety. The food in the Windjammer was good. The pizza is excellent.

A very relaxing trip on an great ship with an amazing crew.

Carnival is an excellent cruise line. The size of ships seems to be getting out of control. Way too many people to try to handle/coordinate in a professional manner. Hardly seen ships officers in charge of an area around. Especially the dining areas. The Military Appreciation Night was by far, the BEST of any of the cruise lines we have been on. Bar None. I Salute your company and staff for a job well done.

We will continuing cruising with Carnival and the Celebration. Already planning our next cruise on this ship. Enjoyed getting free drinks the entire cruise from the casino. I think I gave them back what it would cost for the cheers package in casino losses but it was fun. Overall, the ship, the people on the boat, the staff, and anyone else apart of it made it a 10/10 experience.