Probably won't choose Carnival again

Item: Carnival Destiny (RETIRED) 28
Rating: 3
Author: DebbieP3

Carnival Destiny (RETIRED) 28 Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

DebbieP3

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 02, 2011

Ship: Carnival Destiny (RETIRED) 28

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

The ship was average condition.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food and service at the sit down restaurant was great! We almost never ate buffet because the lines were endless and there was not much variety!

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Very few options. Unless you like sitting to listen to live music or enjoy night clubs there is very little to choose from. This was our 4th cruise and we spent more time watching TV on this cruise than ever before. They need to have more live shows!

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

My 15-17 year olds (3) LOVED the nightclub/group activities. THeir counselor kept them involved in activities they enjoyed. Even though they could come and go as they pleased they wanted to hang out with their new friends the entire time. The same could not be said for my 12-14 year old (1) He was also allowed to come and go as he pleased and the counselor offered "free time" so the kids could run wild on the ship, which he loved but I hated. The counselor seemed to be glad to get a 'break' from the kids and encouraged them to leave.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone on board was exceedingly friendly. The stateroom attendants learned our names and greeted us everytime they saw us. Even attendants who weren't helping us greeted us everytime we passed by.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

The staterooms were larger than we expected - we were all comfortable.