Carnival Breeze

Item: Carnival Breeze
Rating: 2.7
Author: Cruiser75723515

Carnival Breeze Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruiser75723515

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 62

Overall rating:

2.7 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 23, 2017

Ship: Carnival Breeze

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9203

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The worst trip I ever token....(never again)...The Carnival Breeze ruined that for us. All they thought was about money. Guest Services needs a lot of training.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Disabled and handicapped Guest treated like 2nd. Hand citizens.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

To get drinks you had to get them tips on tips to get service.And the food was horrible. Except for guys burgers.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

I can only say for our experience, We had hard times showing up on time for any functions on ship due to scooter's that stop working.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

What we caught it was okay.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Horrible

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Loved the layout. Just way to much guests on board. Common areas were clean and well-maintained. But not our cabin.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

To small, The mobile devices took up to much room and not enough closet space. The Steward needs a lot of training. He only cleaned our cabin twice for the week. I lived out of my suitcase all week.

Ship tip

If your handicapped or disabled stay home. Don't waste your money.

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

1 out of 5

Home base.need better plan about leaving and coming to ship.

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Montego Bay, Jamaica Did not visit port

George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

This port was manageable. Off of ship the people they had carriage's

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Disembarkation

2 out of 5

The debarkment took for ever, they didn't want us to take our scooter and walkers

27 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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cozumeljim 7 years ago

Dream Class!

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DFromATX 7 years ago

Yes, that's true, we do need the negative reviews and yes, a lot of times the fellow cruisers don't like to read those and they "attack" the reviewer, but other times I think some people put things out there on purpose to stir things up. Other times, as in this case, ppl asked him to clarify some comments and he never did.

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JusMe 7 years ago

Why would the OP come back when lots of you left unkind comments? . This review was of the OP's cruise NOT YOURS. We need the bad reviews to see what on a ship needs improvement. if only good reviews then reviews are useless. Attacking and being rude to people that give bad reviews will just stop people from giving reviews that are not all good.

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batch123 7 years ago

Agree on the smoking. It's awful.

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Livsmadmom 7 years ago

My only complaint was the smoking areas were everywhere and smoke made it's way everywhere on the main pool/deck area.

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bienfang10 7 years ago

been on 2. when in miami. awesome ship.

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jimverunac 7 years ago

Been on 9 cruises. The breeze is the best.

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longhorn281diehard 7 years ago

My point clearly being I get what they're saying.

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geneinkilts 7 years ago

The drivers and porters aren't cruise line employees so they don't get any part of the gratuity charge on your account. The gratuity charge is clearly explained on all cruise line websites

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longhorn281diehard 7 years ago

I get what your saying. I'm on the Breeze in 70+ days and love to cruise. On my last cruise I told my wife that from the time I parked the car I passed out money like it was Christmas. I tipped the guy who drove to to the port. I tipped the guy who wheeled our luggage to the baggage area. I do a lot of specialty restaurants and tipped the room steward accordingly. By the end of the cruise carnival put a gratuity charge on my bill. I tipped the guy who took my luggage through customs and to the curb. I tipped the driver who took us back to the car. Yes the tips are voluntary but I know these people don't make much and I appreciate good service and people who provide it. If I were on a tight budget trying to enjoy a vacation I might feel put upon also. People should be entitled to their opinions without being belittled.

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GinaJayCruisers 7 years ago

Breeze was nice and we prepay Everything before we go! Excursions, dining etc and we save some back for extra tips! You only buy what you want to buy , nobody forces you or hounds you!

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jasondennis 7 years ago

3 Stars for the worst trip ever taken. Couldn't have been that bad then.

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brucev6 7 years ago

I don't understand the money comment either. We've been on many cruises with Carnival, including the Breeze last year and always have a great time. No one has ever asked for money, and we buy...or don't buy...what we choose. Same as anywhere we go. We budget our tips along with the rest of our vacation expenses and don't drink much, so there aren't "unexpected " charges on our account. Guest service personnel have been friendly on the few occasions we've gone there. Some people go on vacation just looking for things to complain about though. Sad !!

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lilmitchiv 7 years ago

Had a great trip on the Breeze...cruised on Carnival several times and had a wonderful time each time. Don't really understand the money comment because gratuities left at the end of the week and the amount of money you spend during the trip is strictly your choice

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DarcO 7 years ago

I absolutely loved Breeze. Beautiful ship, awesome staff.

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cclendenin15 7 years ago

My husband and I both loved the Breeze

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GIL155 7 years ago

Good news for you - there are lots of other cruise lines and ships afloat. You can find something better to your liking.

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hobbs2girls 7 years ago

I never was pressured to give extra money to any of them, I was also on a budget and put a set amount on my Account so I wouldn't go over, and I never felt pressured to buy anything on the ship! And I also used Guest services a few times with no issues, those people have got to be so strong in dealing with all the difficulties and complaints from unhappy people!!

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batch123 7 years ago

All they thought about was money? Strange comment considering they are a business. No one is forcing you to buy extras. Perhaps your looking for a free cruise line. Good luck.

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mrsd46 7 years ago

My first cruise I have to admit money wise wasn't the greatest. I spend a lot on the boat and the put the same amount on hold in my bank account for almost a week. If I didn't call corporate a lot of my bills would have bounced. Now going forward I only do cash or a credit card I don't use.

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chad3936 7 years ago

hope to receive this great time that everyone speak so much about... can't wait 37 days more

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cbcruisin 7 years ago

Been on Breeze twice & loved it both times! She's a beautiful ship w/an amazing crew!

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chad3936 7 years ago

going in another 37 days but keeping a open mind...I can see how this could feel burdensome when people come to start demanding tip regardless of the service received...people say they don't get much pay so I get it's the cruisers responsibility to pay them well especially when you're not paid well yourself.

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hobbs2girls 7 years ago

Awww man the Breeze will always have a piece of my heart!! I loved that ship!!

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SamEagle 7 years ago

While you're entitled to your opinion, I must disagree. I loved my cruise on the Breeze. The crew was simply the best. I loved it so much, I have another cruise booked in the Breeze. BTW - your profile doesn't show that you've taken any cruises

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camillabertzyk 7 years ago

how many other ships have u been on.

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