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Carnival Celebration Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 73

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Carnival Celebration

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 20, 2023

Ship: Carnival Celebration

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 12417

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

It was a great fun ship. I hope they get more staffing. We look forward to returning and cruising the Jubilee next. 😃

Embarkation

5 out of 5
There was a coast guard inspection on embarkation day, but process was a breeze and we were on lido by 11am.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The service was extremely slow in the MDR and some dishes were hit and miss, but the staff was always great as usual and we enjoyed most of the dishes. We enjoyed the Italian restaurant and the deli. The sandwiches at Deco Deli were really good and the Miami Slice was great for those super late night cravings. Pig and Anchor had a nice bacon manhattan. Purchase the Chef's Table experience you will love it! We also spent most of our time at Jubilee bar or Alchemy bar. We felt they had the best bar staff and drinks we enjoyed most.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
They had some great play productions. I thought the comedians were hit and miss. We enjoyed the trivia games in Havana bar. For the love of all things great, I can't understand why they keep building these beautiful new ships with kiddie pools. It's just absurd!

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We really enjoyed the guitar, piano and violin entertainment in the various bars. The band at Pig & Anchor can really jam. It was outstanding. We were so caught up in the singing and dancing, I forgot to get a photo. Fantastic band!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
It is a starboard balcony cabin right near the mid ship elevators. Great location. Not noisy or anything. Can see down to deck 8 and back to the aft whirlpools. To your left is a bump out, but it's a ways down, so still not obstructive or anything. I would choose this cabin again.

Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
We were here last month and it was just as beautiful. Didn't do much this time around.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
We loved walking this port, going up Rif Fort, walking Pontoon Bridge. Enjoyed the saxophonist. Rented a tuk tuk and was terrified. Warning: do not rent tuk tuk if you do not know how to drive a motorcycle. Lesson learned 🤣 Lovely port day.

Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality

5 out of 5
Was here before and just walked about. Beautiful island.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

On Lido by 11. Bacon Manhattan @ Pig & Anchor Chef's Table Experience: shrimp cracker, beetroot, popcorn shrimp, garlic aioli Deck 16 Balcony Suite at Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Balcony suite at Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon Pic from balcony Photo in Curacao Photo at Rif Fort Me and bestie
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