Less than I expected

Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 3.6
Author: lml112070

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

lml112070

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (New Orleans Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 17, 2019

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Food was not up to par. Restaurants were not open at convenient times. Getting staff to provide soda was extremely difficult after purchase of 'endless bubbles'.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Pretty uneventful

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Specialty restaurants not open very long or often. Buffets were not open very often and food quality was not what I expected. Evening dining was excellent service and good food.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Activities were good. Kids took over pools and hot tubs.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Comedians were subpar. Other shows were good.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Waiters, room stewards were excellent.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Most areas were well maintained. Ship layout and design were good.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was very nice size and very clean.

Ship tip

Bring your own drinks.

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Ports of call

New Orleans, Louisiana

4 out of 5

Montego Bay, Jamaica

4 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

2 out of 5

Tried to do an excursion but Carnival staff member insisted that my sons go to wrong location causing us not to make the excursion. Very dissatisfied with this.

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