A Fabulous First Time Experience

Item: Carnival Destiny (RETIRED) 28
Rating: 5
Author: Annem111

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

Annem111

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 04, 2011

Ship: Carnival Destiny (RETIRED) 28

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

First impression of the boarding process - things moved along well, great on the Lido deck that specialty drinks were offered. The cabins were more than I expected, plenty of room, shower in bathroom was good size, lots of room for all your things. I was able to put the suitcases out of site and relax. as if this were my own personal yacht. Everything was clean and neat!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Food was great, wait staff and Maitre D made the meal an experience. Albert, Valentyn and Mersin are wonderful people -

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We went to the comedy shows in the evening, Casino and after party club. These were all great; there were many more activities that we didn't attend.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

We were traveling with two 13's, 15 & 18. Didn't seem to have specific things for 18-20 - but he made out ok. Our mid teens did not attend their club - they felt it was silly and had each other. My suggestion is to let the kids decide - they should go to the first meeting and see what is it all about. I imagine that it depends upon the mix of kids on a particular cruise. However, a good facilitator could make this fun for their age group. From what I saw, I would say that the meet and greet worked out well.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All the staff said hello to you all the time, great crew!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Elegant

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Mohammed took excellent care of us - very friendly and always there.