First Time Carnival Cruiser

Carnival Celebration Cruise Review

Tarawall

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 85

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 05, 2023

Ship: Carnival Celebration

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Review of Carnival Celebration: As a seasoned cruiser with Diamond status on Royal Caribbean, my first voyage with Carnival on their Celebration ship was a delightful revelation. Accustomed to Royal's offerings, I embarked with a blend of curiosity and skepticism. My time was somewhat limited due to attending a work conference, restricting my ability to fully explore all the amenities. Despite this, my experience was nothing short of fantastic. The gastronomic offerings were a highlight, exceeding my expectations with their variety and quality. Each meal was a journey in itself, showcasing flavors that catered to a diverse palette. Equally impressive was the service; the staff's attentiveness and warmth added a personal touch to the journey, making me feel valued and well-cared for. A standout feature for me was the adults-only area. As someone who values tranquility, this space provided a serene escape from the bustling energy of the ship. This was a stark contrast to my experiences on Royal Caribbean, where the Solarium, intended as a quiet haven, often had children present, diluting the sense of peace. Overall, Carnival Celebration offered a refreshing and enjoyable experience. It's a ship that caters well to both the lively and the laid-back, ensuring all aboard have a memorable time. My first Carnival cruise might have been born out of necessity, but it certainly won't be my last.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

As a Royal Loyalist this is difficult to say … lol! I’m only speaking to this particular ship when I say that Carnival’s free food options are superior to Royal’s free food options.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

16 Comments

Sogmoore 10 months ago

Thanks for sharing and great pix

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mikesoni 11 months ago

Great review! Thank you so much!

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Need2CruiseSoon 11 months ago

What a great detailed review! I’m glad I branched out as well. Carnival gets a bad wrap and I enjoy it just as much as Royal. My biggest complaint so far about carnival is actually their adults only area. I do prefer Royals over Carnival. Seems like an after though t for carnival usually consist of a bunch of chairs, a bar and maybe hot tubs. I like that Royal almost always has an adults only pool. Glad you had a great time and happy cruising!

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CrusingJakeRN 11 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise on a different line!

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NavasotaCruiser 11 months ago

While loyal to a brand where I have some status and history of great experiences, I'm excited to hear of your great Carnival experiences. You hit on two important things to us- quality of included dining we experience and the adult only experience. Thanks for the great detail!

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rweisbein5 11 months ago

I’m the reverse platinum on carnival but have tried royals bigger ships find that the windjammer is better than carnivals buffet but agree with what you said about complementary food choices except pizza better on royal used to prefer carnivals mdr dinner menu but since it changed last year not as good

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NYThunder 11 months ago

Thank you for that detailed review. It looks like you really enjoyed yourself. I can't wait until my cruise in October. I hope you were able to eat at Fahrenheit 555! 😉

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Greengator 11 months ago

Always a pleasure to hear that a cruiser enjoy their time on cruises

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javawoody 11 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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Ruby13 11 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise and the food too

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lsbs 11 months ago

Thank you for the detailed review. Glad that you enjoyed your cruise.

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jallaway 11 months ago

Wow, you should be a travel writer

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Niavlys 11 months ago

Thank you for sharing your view

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cruising2004 11 months ago

Glad you had an awesome cruise! Thanks for the detailed review.

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karlgrgurich 11 months ago

Wow. Sounds awesome

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