Not Impressed. First and Last Cruise

Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 3.7
Author: melbartel

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

melbartel

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 01, 2017

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7464

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This was my first and last cruise. I was not impressed by this experience. The food was just ok. Ports got cancelled or rushed. There was very little activites to do on the ship. Not a good ventilation system on the ship casino. So if your not a smoker be prepared for the smell.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was not as good as I expected it to be.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Thought there could be more things to do on the ship

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Loved the Comedy shows

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The Dining Room staff was wonderful Budiana was our headwaiter he did an awesome job.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Slow elevators. Everything seemed clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Need new pillows.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

2 out of 5

I thought it was a dirty City

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Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

3 out of 5

Belize City, Belize Did not visit port

Carnival cancelled this port due to Hurricane Nate.

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Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Beautiful Port, wish we could have spent more time at the port. Was very rushed

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Nothing spectacular. Not a lot of direction to get off the ship.

15 Comments

RealNefarious 7 years ago

Melbartel is entitled to their opinion just like everyone here. I have expierenced all that they listed as well, so their points have some validity. Cruising isn't for everyone.

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ronfrank09 7 years ago

I think some people go on vacation and spend the whole time looking for stuff to complain about. I think that's their entertainment

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dtrix 7 years ago

Been on several cruises, problem is that there is more to do than there is time. There is always something going on some where. Are you sure you left your room? 😃 Never had a problem with the food...EVER. One time in the restaurant, we ordered dessert, when it showed up our waiter didn't like it. We thought it was fine, however he didn't. So he himself went to the kitchen and brought us out another dessert. Where in the hell are you going to find service or food like that? As far as the ports go, as soon as you find a cruise line that can control the weather, you be sure to let all of us know. The Dream was the last cruise we were on and we loved it.

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chmurphy 7 years ago

Sross0652. My husband and I went on the Dream this past Christmas and loved it. Never take a cruise during hurricane season. You could be good and there is plenty to do. And the food is good. Plenty of choices.

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MrsRJ811 7 years ago

I've cruised the past three times in August. Next Year's cruise is also in August. Hence the reason I purchase CFAR Travel Insurance. I have been lucky in not having to use it.

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lcaust 7 years ago

Love cruising cant wait for march to get here and the dream is the best i guess its what you make of it

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ronfrank09 7 years ago

I know you can't please everyone but REALLY....not much to do and the pillows!?

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Dadm 7 years ago

You give 4 stars and state that you will never cruise again. ?????????????????

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cruiser4sure 7 years ago

I agree we cruise every Dec and we love it. You have to make your vacation fun, I know we do. But my husband and I are more social..

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vanmerr 7 years ago

Although cruising is not for everybody, I would strongly suggest trying it again outside of hurricane season. We are avid cruisers, and I refuse to book between June and Oct. Out preferred time is Nov and Dec, and the weather is phenomenal! If you were not happy with the entertainment and food on that ship, try another one. I find it’s a shame to miss out on all the possibly great vacations, until you try at least twice.

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WhoDatCruisin 7 years ago

1. don't cruise during hurricane season which is why ports were rushed or cancelled. 2. did you read your fun times? bingo, scavenger hunts, all white party, 80s party, trivia, comedy shows, karaoke, sing alongs, live bands, ping pong...very little activities? 3. you didn't do your research before you cruised. smoke filled casino is a well known nuisance. 4. food... you mean main dining room, restaurants, buffet, pasta place, bbq...ALL food wasn't to your liking? 🤔

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cruiser4sure 7 years ago

I agree Anabelle, besides the breeze! Those are two good ships!!

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Anabelle 7 years ago

The Dream is the best Carnival ship I've been on. The crew was great! The rooms have more space than the smaller boats too. I don't remember smoke either, but I don't like the casinos, maybe thats why.

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shingaling 7 years ago

Cruising is NOT for you.

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sross0652 7 years ago

Oh no! We are going on the dream soon! What port got cancelled? I keep reading about good food on the ship:(

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