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Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

lizzie78

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 02, 2020

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 2273

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Overall trip was FUN and well needed! Food was AMAZING! Guy’s burgers was a HIT with the large group we were with we just wished it didn’t close at 6pm and hoped it was available for late dining. 24hour pizza was alright (soggy) but couldn’t complain much after a day/night out of drinking and hungry afterwards. Whataburger would have been a hit instead of this pizza. Our room (2273) was a good size, cleanliness was good but the temperature of our room is what did it for us wanting to go home since the 1st night. 4 nights of sweating was a big NO for us! Not once did our room cool. I literally wanted to stay out every night so we didn’t have to go back to our hot room.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Didn’t experience the dinning room only buffets and Guy’s burgers. Guy’s was a hit for our group of 12. We just wished it didn’t close at 6pm.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Every show we went to was AWESOME! “The Quest” (Adult show) was my absolute favorite.

Children's Programs

Our daughter was with us the whole time.

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Our room steward was so nice and helpful. I just think after so many times complaining about our room temperature I gave up.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Everywhere we turned an employee was cleaning. For someone as myself who notices that makes me wanna book another trip ASAP!

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

HOT! Can I say it again? HOT!! Steward sent someone in 3 times (I asked each time) In one day and each time was told it was at a 72-73 degrees. I live with my AC at 72 at home in a bigger place and I can tell you that was not in the 70’s. Each time someone came to our room to check the AC my husband, myself and our daughter were burning red in the face and sweating. Out of 5 rooms booked on the same Main deck 2 Level only 1 was cool enough for someone to be in their room comfortably. Cleanliness was good and also loved coming back to our room after to see which towel animal we had.

Ship tip

Take a FAN! Don’t hesitate to ask your steward for anything even if they get annoyed with you. YOU paid for a trip and you should enjoy it comfortably.

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Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5

MR. SANCHOS!!!!! Visit Mr. Sanchos! The waiter was kinda ehh but once he saw a tip (at the end) he then wanted to work harder.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

11 Comments

Fiesta83 4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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Mydogluke 4 years ago

Love the Dream

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PaulieV 4 years ago

We brought little fans for our room because we heard some of the rooms got very warm. Worked like a charm!

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cmglover25 4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise

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lizzie78 4 years ago

**I didn’t notice the Service & Staff was at a 1** AuntPinkie you’re right. It was supposed to be a 5 star. I must’ve overlooked it and pressed it wrong. Otherwise the comment would have been worse than what it is. I will try and edit it. Thanks.

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cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed.

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AuntPinkie 4 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Since it was service to your room by the maintenance crew and not your room steward ( who you say was good) shouldn’t your rating be in the middle, not just one star?

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GospelCruiser 4 years ago

We have never experienced to hot of a cabin. I a agree with Guys Burger and Blueiguana- staying open late would be so nice! We would probably still go to the dining room most nights as were a gospel cruise( not whole ship) and we all have the same time for dining( the last one) and so it's nice to fellowship!

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Brdly 4 years ago

The dining room is one of our favorite experiences.

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AugCruiser 4 years ago

Sometimes if you ask early enough, they can give you a fan. For the future. LOL Also, make sure to try dining room in the future. Food is better and atmosphere as well. The seaday brunches are the best.

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bobduck1993 4 years ago

So glad that you had a wonderful time on your cruise vacation!

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