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Carnival Celebration Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

mslucas1975

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 42

Overall rating:

2.3 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 26, 2023

Ship: Carnival Celebration

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10411

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We just debarked this morning from a 7 day cruise on the Celebration. I purchased 3 cabins, 2 in family harbor and 1 with a balcony. There were a total of 6 adults and 6 children. We also convince another family of 3 to join us, which booked a cabin in family harbor. A total of 15 people. I've cruised numerous times with other lines but wanted to start mixing it up and was excited to try Carnival. We go twice a year as a family & I go with a friend once or twice a year. After spending over $10,000 on cabins alone, I also spend thousands on drink packages, etc. Then thousands while on the boat. Needless to say, we are all very disappointed. I had 1 of my little ones head spit on from a balcony while in 820, TWICE. I had my other little shoved into a wall by older teens. My 10 year old made fun of my adults. A GLASS thrown off a balcony that landed between my 3 kids, shattering. I had 1 of my 7 year Olds get stuck in a slide, NO employee notice, while 5 adults frantically looked for him ONLY to be told "What do you want us to do about it" when we asked for help. NOT once did the THREE employees at the bottom of the slides bothered to help!! WE KNEW he went up but had not came down. 15 minutes later, he managed to wiggle his way down, bawling, scared all while your employees did nothing but get hateful! Teen boys using their hands in the Market place, picking food up, popping it into their mouths, grabbing more, until they had their fill. Mind you, we were standing in line waiting while they did this. This is when their was any variety of food. There wasn't much kid friendly food included. It was usually picked through with very little left. I had very rude people see us standing, waiting on elevators, step right in front of us numerous times. In the very long waits for an elevator. Not once or twice but every time we had to wait for along time for an elevator. While strolling on the top deck around 1 or 2am due to insomnia, a couple were having sex on the chairs! Out in the open! I truly feel like the cruise was over sold

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

I wish I could rate this a zero. The ONLY positive for this trip was our waiter in the main dining, the guy that works in the food area of Family Harbor

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

We tried the pools that were over crowded and the slides that my 7 year old grandson got stuck in!

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

2 out of 5

The kids were ok with Camp Ocean but the 10 year olds were bored and disliked it.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

The waiter in main dining was great, the food person in Family Harbor was great & the barista in 820 was nice.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Every common hall had dirty dishes and food left everywhere including the elevator!

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

The cabin size wasn't bad and the beds were comfortable however the bathroom and shower were very tiny!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

2 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Long waits, nasty employees in customs

16 Comments

gwright1129 1 year ago

Lol... you said you've sailed twice a year with family and twice with friends... but in 2022 you said this was your first cruise and you were hooked... so this is only your 2nd cruise... when your review starts off in a lie.....

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tapout87 1 year ago

Wow, I really feel like cancelling since I’m still in my 24 hours.

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Catcruise70 1 year ago

So sorry you weren't able to enjoy your cruise as much as you could have. I hope that your grandson wasn't traumatized by the pool slide incident. I'm hoping that your next family cruise will be a wonderful time for all of you!!

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Sogmoore 1 year ago

Sorry for your bad cruise. I have heard of unruly passengers. Best of luck

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kathi64 1 year ago

Unfortunately spring break is not the best time to cruise.

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Wiser1 1 year ago

I would like to apologize for all of your misfortunes. But as for us die hard Carnival lover we will have to experience this for ourselves. The only complaint that I agree with is the tiny restroom. Hopefully your next cruise will be better.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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cdavid46 1 year ago

Hmmm…I agree with javawoody that this is an interesting post. Never had an experience like this on any Carnival cruise we have taken. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your details. Sorry this cruise didn’t come close to meeting your expectations.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Interesting

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Gheemaster38 1 year ago

Wow.. unbelievable!!! This is the first time I have read things this bad. I cruise 2 times a year as well, usually on RCCL or Carnival. Well, I think I would have done Disney if I was going to spend that kind of money. RCCL and Carnival are 2 sides of the same coin only difference is one has bigger ships.

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karlgrgurich 1 year ago

Wow…sounds terrible. Sure hope your next experience is much better

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cruising2004 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

Never cruise during spring break.

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katj 1 year ago

Yikes! That's a lot of money. Sorry it wasn't the cruise experience you deserved.

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