Too much time at sea, not enough in ports

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

johnb94501

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 24, 2016

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1308

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Service, food and room, was very good.

Entertainment was about a 2.5. We have had much better entertainment on other cruises

Jamaica was very disappointing. We took a 7 hour tour to a Gin producer and the ride was boring and depressing.

Cozumel was nice, but not a lot to do or see.

Grand Cayman was the best of the three, clean and some things to see and do.

New Orleans was the best port of the cruise; it made up for the disappointing three island visits.

Food was good and service outstanding.

Would not recommend this to others, Alaska and Hawaii much better cruise.

Thanks for getting us flexible dining option.

sorry I can not say a lot of good things about the trip.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

nice room and plenty of light thanks to the porthole.

Ship tip

Do your homework on the ports visited and plan what you would like to see. Too much time not in port.

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

1 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

14 Comments

ddgleaves 8 years ago

I took a private car to the animal farm in Jamaica. Enjoyed the landscape on the way. I love birds and animals, so I enjoyed it. I didn't care for the aggressive sales tactics, and guide took us to Margaritaville for lunch. Would have preferred local restaurant. In Cozumel, took jeep tour of island. Booked through Island Marketing Ltd. Best excursion I've ever done. Stingray Alley in Grand Cayman. Great cruise.

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shadu504 8 years ago

I just think there was a lack of research and planning here yes Jamaica is very poor but the people are happy not that bad

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Nyszerman 8 years ago

Loved Jamaica!! Seawinds was fantastic!! Cozumel has a ton of things to do and the people are awesome!! Grand Cayman was beautiful - amazing how people have totally different perspectives

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eHLk7IwwtjS8r0n90UE0jlKIL 8 years ago

Thanks

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Katievp 8 years ago

We booked through www.resortforaday.com at the Hilton Rose Hall. It was all inclusive and amazing. Way more organized than the excursion we booked with Carnival in Grand Cayman.

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eHLk7IwwtjS8r0n90UE0jlKIL 8 years ago

@katievp what was the name of the the resort and who did you book thru? Sailing Dream in 2 weeks!!

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lfondren16 8 years ago

I love the dream this Feb 12th will be our 3rd time on the it. And I can't wait I agree the Cayman is outstanding and just a clean and refreshing place. Cozumel is our fav. We always walk to ponchos I think it's ponchos. Any way I let the gerra gruper tickle my feet. I think I spelled it wrong. But it's fun none the less. And you can always have a blast in Nawllens.

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michelle1005 8 years ago

Loved Jamaica

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Patricia3522 8 years ago

Not a fan of Jamaica but I love Cozumel. I have never been to Belize not sure what to do there

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cajun204 8 years ago

Kiethandsarah you'll be just fine. I've taken this particular cruise on the Dream 3 times. Jamaica was my least favorite but still had a great time. Grand Caymen is beautiful and there's tons to do in Cozumel which is my favorite port. I'm looking forward to #4 on this itinerary. Enjoy your cruise!!

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Katievp 8 years ago

We went to an all inclusive resort booked through a third party in Jamaica. It was our favorite excursion. We loved it so much we're going again in 2017.

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brandy1222 8 years ago

So sorry that you didn't take the time to research things to do or so before you cruised. You truly missed out.

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keithandsarahvinardi 8 years ago

This is the same cruise we are going on in November. It will be my third cruise and each place is unique and I have been planning what to do at each island since February. Also going down to New Orleans 2 days early to explore.

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karlbro99 8 years ago

wow,bad time on cruise...just thinking of gin tour....sounds horrible, cozumel has tulum and chichen itza ruins and great beaches...been there..amazing....caymans have been there ...really nice....never been to jamaica...i bet its very poor country.

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