Wonderful Caribbean Cruise, but ship needs to be sanitized

Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 4.4
Author: rseagle

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

rseagle

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 22, 2018

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7216

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

There were lots of things going on the ship. There was something for everyone. We had a wonderful time on the cruise. However, we were not happy to all be back home with the flu.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The main dining room, burger place, and taco place were all excellent. The chef's steakhouse was not worth the money. In addition, they charged us for 4 adults instead of 2 adults and 2 children. Not once did they offer us a kid's menu. The steak there was phenomenal. However, the appetizers and desserts were not that great.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

My daughter loved the towel folding activity. My husband enjoyed the casino. My friend loves bingo, but was disappointed. It was $40 for 20 minutes.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Flick was very good and so was the Lip Sync Competition.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

My daughter loves arts and crafts. However, she was disappointed. She didn't get to make anything. All they did was decorate a box.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was super nice.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

The ship needs to be sanitized. Everyone in my cabin returned home with the flu. My friend's husband and daughter also returned home with the flu. A friend of mine that returned home from this same cruise the same day that we departed contacted me yesterday to tell me that her and her family also have the flu.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

5 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

Mr. Sanchos was awesome!!

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

7 Comments

ready2gocruizn 6 years ago

I always take hand sanitizer and wipes for that reason! When you have that many people in an isolated space - and not everyone is as conscientious about cleanliness it catches up. Hope you all felt better quickly!

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Mydogluke 6 years ago

Did you ask for a children’s menu?????

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tooteebug 6 years ago

Yes germ x the entire time!!! Been on 4 cruises and never got sick. ..well I got seasick once but not virally sick

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Reeder23 6 years ago

We were on the same cruise, none of us experienced any sickness when we returned but we also only eat at the dining and not the buffet for that very reason. I witnessed on more than 3 occasion several women and children (not workers) leave the restrooms without washing their hands.

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hh4 6 years ago

Glad you enjoyed, sorry you got sick. I wash and sanitize my hands to death, and try not to touch the railing when possible. I've only come home sick once.

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IkeDeb 6 years ago

We are checking in to it now

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SammyAddison 6 years ago

Cool

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