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Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 3
Author: jessiejr389

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

jessiejr389

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 28, 2016

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8225

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

carnival continues to cut corners. fewer and poor shows. only place for good service is in dining room and cabin stewart--where tip is expected. sea day brunch service is bad. no sugar free ice cream on lido. has been suggested before. does carnival care? ever with platinum status you get no price break. i have traveled over 100 days on carnival but have never recieved an upgrade. considering other cruise lines.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

great stewart

Ship tip

check on other lines

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island Did not visit port

cruise re routed

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39 Comments

amiemarie 8 years ago

Is there any other shot!!?? Lol. My fave!!

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chirocop 8 years ago

I'm a tequila man myself.

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amiemarie 8 years ago

Absolutely!! I'll buy the shots!! :)

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Indydannyt 8 years ago

Sounds like a plan !!

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chirocop 8 years ago

If we can't get along while on vacation in a floating city with unlimited food and fun, then what hope do we have for our everyday lives? Can we end the bashing and get together for a cold one by the pool?

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cinandrews04 8 years ago

i will be doing the same @pmkeating1972 in December! they deserve at least 10 more dollars a day! we have always given extra right up front and we are always well taken care of!!!!! this will be my 3rd cruise and i love carnival and the food and service!

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amiemarie 8 years ago

You're the one who judged me for stating my option in the matter!! You're a walking contradiction!! Lmao!!

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amiemarie 8 years ago

Right. And you think you're such a saint? Look in the mirror!!

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Indydannyt 8 years ago

Lol I will let people judge for themselves based on your replies :)

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amiemarie 8 years ago

Same here. :)

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pam11160 8 years ago

Thanks @amiemarie. I always start my vacation with excitement and good vibes.

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amiemarie 8 years ago

** Sunshine :)

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amiemarie 8 years ago

That's my whole point. You go on vacation with an upbeat attitude and fun demeanor as opposed to looking for every little negative thing to point out. I completely agree. indydannyt seems to think I'm the negative one. Now that's a personal attack since I'm using your name now. See the difference? :)

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pam11160 8 years ago

@mel54321 i been on Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Carnival. Just go on that cruise with an upbeat attitude and fun demeanor and you will be OK.

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amiemarie 8 years ago

Look up negativity and see how it directly relates to this person's petty complaints.

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Indydannyt 8 years ago

Ha ok look up the definition of negativity then Reread your post sunshine:)

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amiemarie 8 years ago

When did I personally attack them? Did i call them out by name? That's the definition of personally attacking someone. I said negative people as a whole. You have some re-reading to do.

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Indydannyt 8 years ago

I guess my question is why are you so personally offended because this person had a negation experience on a ship you travelled on before that would personally attack them ?

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amiemarie 8 years ago

And I think the review is irrelevant because I try to enjoy myself when I go on vacation. Not nit pick every little thing.

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Indydannyt 8 years ago

It's a site to review the ship not the reviewers sorry I actually did what I don't like .

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amiemarie 8 years ago

Yes, I'm just horrible because I'm stating facts. Yet the person complaining about petty things is in the right...yeah, ok.

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amiemarie 8 years ago

People always find something to complain about. Yes, they're entitled to their opinion, but how about trying to look for the good? You're on vacation!! Things may go wrong, but you're on freaking vacation!!! Stay home if you're a perfectionist. Not everything can go right 100% of the time. So quit complaining.

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vajaguar43c5b 8 years ago

My first cruise and I think the cruise was great,the staff exceptional.

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JerryCurt 8 years ago

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, observations or thoughts on the subject matter. No one should be against this freedom of expression, however no one should want to hurt, be vulgar or bully a person because of their opinion. It unfortunately happens sometimes and is uncivil. I think as I have heard somewhere, we agree we can disagree. Take care, and whatever cruise line you sail on ENJOY!

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chirocop 8 years ago

Just wish I could edit posts to correct spelling...ugh.

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chirocop 8 years ago

Personally I don't think the OP said anything out of line. They obviously are an experienced cruiser, and simply stated their observations. I have doon many cruises and have seen differences between trips and companies. It is true, just like most businesses today, they try to do more with less, and we sometimes expect more than we get. I think this forum helps people make informed decisions and share thoughts. Bullying can be flagged, blocked, or ignored.

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Indydannyt 8 years ago

This person has a valid opinion, once again this particular thread has bullying. I never see this on the other ships threads .. very strange . Since when is it unacceptable for someone to have an honest opinion?

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pmkeating1972 8 years ago

The day we Board our ship, I ALWAYS palm our steward $100. We always have EXCELLENT SERVICE. I take care of my bartenders and drink runners and I never seem to lack for service!

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allenandkaren 8 years ago

I have been on 4 carnival cruises and used their PvP each time with great help free upgrades and no lying or bs

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allenandkaren 8 years ago

I have been on 4 carnival cruises and used their PvP each time with great help free upgrades and no lying or bs

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WatermelonQueen 8 years ago

Of course your steward expects a tip, they work their asses off!

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mel54321 8 years ago

This will be my first time on a carnivl ship i Ben on Norwegian and Royal Caribbean I'm just trying to see who is the best

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taacman 8 years ago

Agree gellmore;;;;; don't understand folks booking something an then getting upset for not getting freebies . If they want a suite then book it. As far as cabin upgrades I have had balcony cabins at many different locations on the same deck but have always found that the cabins are exactly the same. Even though they are stated to be 1 or 2 upgrades. The upgrades are location and deck when bookin

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frankskevin20 8 years ago

some people are just never happy, no matter how people go above and beyond to cater to them!!

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gellmore 8 years ago

Amen jc. This person just wants something free. Price break, upgrade??? Just have to put up with these yo-ups!! 15 Carnival cruises, 3 on Dream. Love Carnival😎😎

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JerryCurt 8 years ago

I have booked on line since 2004 and I have never had a problem with Carnival. I have also had a travel agent or Carnival agent book my cruise. No problem. But more importantly I have been on 22 cruises and just love Carnival, the Fun Ships and the crews. I have never had bad service either on the sailings and ships either. I have been on other lines since 1978 and enjoyed them too. Enjoy 😊🛳

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loriwardjones 8 years ago

I have never had an issue,with carnival. Enjoyed my cruises and everyone was great. But of course we have booked through an agent. Going in November.

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chirocop 8 years ago

Not just Carnival; they're all cutting corners. Nickel here, dime there, it adds up.

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mrsb3 8 years ago

That's why they can keep the price down. We changed to other cruise lines after 240+ days with them. Enjoy 😎

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