We went with two other couples. All enjoyed Carnival's design, friendly service, and fun offerings. Due to recent hurricane damage, our planned stop in Grand Turk was replaced with an additional day-at-sea, which was also good. We liked Half Moon Cay the best of our stops.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
It was done very well, but when you are anxious to start the cruise, it is hard to wait until your cabin level is called to board.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The food offered was varied, delicious, and convenient. Staff was very friendly, too.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
My favorite activities were the fitness center and sunbathing on the Serenity deck.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
We liked the early evening comedy shows, the outdoor movies, the funny juggler act, and the casino. All of these were excellent!
Children's Programs
Our children were not on trip.
Service and Staff
Every staff member we met was always smiling, friendly, anxious to answer questions, and help. We met no bad apples here. The casino staff were the most professional and friendly.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
We loved the ship layout, because as past Carnival cruisers, it seemed like we just knew where everything was located. The design was very helpful.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Our cabin was just right. It was efficiently planned. The bed was so comfortable! The staff opened the divider between our balcony and our friends' balcony next door. We really liked hanging out there with them. Storage space was ample in the cabin for all our things. and the bathroom was smartly planned, too.
Ship tip
We especially enjoyed relaxing and reading on the Serenity deck. You can choose either sun or shade. They give you a towel, you can take your food up there to eat, and they offer drink service, too.
This is where we spent the whole time at the white sand beach. The water is so beautifully colored, and the water is so wonderfully clear to swim through! Wow! I swam and swam! Best stop of the cruise to me.
It takes a 35 minute open air drive along a dusty gravel road to reach the resort. But it was very nice indeed. The beach had both sun and shade. The water was a bit more challenging, but a good exercise. The waves were making big crashes onto a cliff to the side. The food was great. My highlight memory was the zip-line offering. You can ride fast across a long span over the ocean, as part of the 4 or 5 zip line sections. The staff here was very professional and fun.
*Cruiseline.com is not a booking agent or travel agency,
and does not charge any service fees to users of our site. Our partners
(travel agencies and cruise lines) provide prices, which we list for our
users' convenience. Cruiseline.com does not guarantee any specific rates or
prices. While prices are updated daily, please check with the booking site
for the exact amount. Cruiseline.com is not responsible for content on
external web sites.
Contact us
Submitting...
Need help from a personal vacation planner?
Loading...
Find the perfect cruise with weekly tips and cruise deals for as little as $30/night!
Sign up for weekly cruise deals
Join other subscribers and get the best
cruise deals of the week in your inbox every Thursday.
