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Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
Carnival Dream

7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 20, 2019

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6253

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We will not be in a hurry anytime soon to take another Cruise. Only because of the crowds especially at meal times. The spa was nice however we used it for one day and they would not refund our money. The entertainment was wonderful and the food was so so but there was plenty of food. Looks like to stay longer at the ports. Not enough time to your destinations.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
We were herded in like cattle.. but it went pretty smooth for the amount of people there.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
There was always plenty of food, but it wasn't the best. Desserts were not sweet except for in the coffee shop. By the time you would find a table because of the crowds your food was cold. We mostly ate Guys Burgers because it was hot. The crowds at mealtime we're awful. Except for in the dining room. Our dining room experience was wonderful. Or dining crew was fabulous! Kudos to Katut, Orawan, and Michael!!!!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Music, shows and trivia were top notch. But the LGBT night in the piano bar was ridiculous! Just because we have to see them doesn't mean we have to encourage it! Our cruise director Gary was fabulous especially on the 80s Deck Party and lip sync competition

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Did not have children on the ship

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Always polite! Very professional especially our dinner servers! They were wonderful. Orawan, Michael sms Katut we miss you already!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Yes

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
The cabin was clean everyday. A little small but not horrible. We enjoyed ourselves.

Ship tip

Go to the shows and listen to the music in the Lobby.

Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

3 out of 5
Very interesting town wish we had more time there.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

1 out of 5
It is not safe at all at this port. Our cab drivers got into an argument and one cab driver backed into another car on purpose. The water was so beautiful but the drug dealers underneath the pier could not allow us to relax on the beach.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
We snorkeled and Swim With The Stingrays! This port is fabulous but there is just not enough time there! Would like to have stayed all day at least... This is a wonderful place!

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Lots of shopping but our Excursion was canceled due to weather. We were so disappointed but it is very beautiful in Cozumel.

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
It was chaos! The elevators were so backed we had to take the stairs six flights! There were so many people trying to get off the ship at once. I know this is not carnivals fault because they do try to keep things more organized. But everyone is always in a hurry to get off the ship.
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