Phenomenal First Cruise
Carnival Breeze Cruise Review
5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)
Sail date: January 16, 2023
Ship: Carnival Breeze
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 11236
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Review summary
This was my first cruise and I have to say, the Breeze and its staff made it a life long memory for me. Loved it all! Can't wait to head off on the next adventure.Embarkation
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Atrium Bar
Staff was very helpful and remembered my drink order and name any time I came around.
Blush Dining Room
The wait staff is world class and the food is absolutely amazing. Not a night went by that I wasn't spoiled for choice.
Cucina Del Capitano
The lunch pasta menu is a great option. They have so many combinations to try and are willing to try to fulfill special requests where they can.
Pizzeria
Fresh made pizzas with numerous toppings to choose from! It's open late too, which is a great bonus.
Guy's Burger Joint
Burgers and fries, what's not to love? The smash burgers are flavorful and the fries are nicely seasoned. The burger choices are great and the line really moves quickly.
Cherry On Top
Great candy choices and decent prices! Had more than our fill of sweets throughout the voyage.
BlueIguana Cantina
Tacos are awesome here! Loved the fresh toppings available. The breakfast burritos have some great choices but the eggs were a little underdone for me.
Onboard Activities
Spa
Great staff, clean rooms, and quality service. The lockers in the men's locker room were about half working and half broken off the hinges though. Not sure what the issue was there. The facilities are very hygienic and spacious.
Ropes Course
The kids loved it! Great on sea days where they can see around for miles while getting some exercise in. The staff did seem to rush the kids along a bit and it was unexpectedly closed without reason one morning.
Tepidarium
Beautiful place to relax! I almost fell asleep in one of the seats. It's just warm enough in there. Not a lot of chairs though so get there early if you can.
Winner's Luck Casino
Lots of choices here to enjoy yourself! The blackjack dealers do need a little work on their card handling skills. Had a dealer reveal their cards accidentally a few times and invalidate a hand.
The Fun Shops
Many shops with a lot of quality goods for sale. It is a bit expensive, but that is expected when it comes to brand name merchandise. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable about what their offering especially in the watch shop.
Thalasso Pool
Great space with skylights and views of the ocean. Gets a little crowded at times, but so relaxing to just soak and listen to the falling water.
Serenity
Great area for adults to unwind. The bar staff is friendly and happy to serve. The chairs are very comfortable, and it is quiet and calm all around. Great place to read or just admire the views.
Guest Services / Shore Excursions
Friendly staff who go above and beyond to help you resolve any issues you have no matter how long they've been on their feet behind that desk.
Cloud 9 Spa
Very friendly staff who were more than happy to show us around and introduce us to all the amenities available.
Entertainment
Ovation Theatre
Beautiful theater with ample seating. Could use a few more seats with tables in front of them for bingo though, and the tables are a bit small.
Breeze Atrium
The atrium is beautiful and spacious, and you never really feel cramped even when it is crowded. The bar inside has very friendly and helpful staff.
Children's Programs
Circle C
Plenty of stuff for kids to do, but seemed like it was always closed when the kids wanted to go there. Not sure why the hours are so sparse some days.
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ship tip
If you are ever looking for a relatively quiet place to read or just sunbathe, head down to deck 5 and go out on the veranda. There are plenty of seats all around, you can choose to be in the sun or shade a lot of the time, and not many people just wander by.