Had a great time but had disappointments also

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 19, 2016

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1398

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The cruise itself was fun.  The excursions we went on were a blast.  One I thought was not as safe for the kids because it was in the middle of the sea.  The on and off boat there was too unsafe I think for smaller kids.  

The main disappointments were the buffet line.  Long lines no matter what time you went.  We ate at the restaurant all but once.  I did not like that the pool was salt water but was ok.  Setup for buffet should be better.  The service was average.  Although they were not approachable.  They would answer and help but you felt like they had to or were just fulfilling their job.  We experienced 100% better on another cruise line.  One employee at the buffet told me my child was a troublemaker and walked off, when all we did was get in line.  Service I would rate 1-2 stars.  Overall 3.  Might look at other cruises before carnival again. 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Restaurant was cool. Buffet was bad. Food on excursions was bad

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Our cabin steward, marson, was wonderful. Everybody else just acted as if doing a job.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5
Food was not what was expected.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Food was terrible
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8 Comments

bonzo63366    8 years ago

First of all I wouldn't take kids on a cruise. But if I did it would be Disney. Maybe once they turn 13 or 14.

Anthony40    8 years ago

Maybe of your kid wasn't a troublemaker others wouldn't have to tell you.

cajun204    8 years ago

The ship was in the middle of the sea???? Damn when did they start that??? Anyway I'm looking forward to # 4 on the Dream later. I never eat at peak times and never have issues with long lines. And the service has always been excellent.

Jamie52    8 years ago

And its a ship. In the ocean. Sorry but you expected anything but salt water? Silly. And salt water is MUCH better for you then chlorine.

Jamie52    8 years ago

I love carnival.Crap happens. Full summer cruise. Going to be crowded. I leave tomorrow for my 14th Carnival cruise! Cant wait! Love Royal Carribean too. One i will say the staff is rude or unapproachable is Norwegian. But again beautiful ships!! Its what you make it!the food lines cant be your whole vacation experience lol.

frankskevin20    8 years ago

Its hard to believe that your cruise was that bad.

jallaway    8 years ago

Well, I couldn't ever figure out why; but the Windjammer was always pretty spares on my last.RC cruise.

nanalynn    8 years ago

That's probably the best thing for you and your family. Summer it's always crowded

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