Good not Great

Item: Carnival Dream
Rating: 4.1
Author: drmorris

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

drmorris

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 12, 2022

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 2302

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Overall was a good not great cruise. The CD wasn’t great at interacting with guests unless he knew you, he turned it on in front of a crowd but not much at personal interaction (MarQ). Weather didn’t cooperate which is not unusual this time of year. One aspect that didn’t effect us but did a lot of fellow guests, was that the announcement was made to pick up your disembark luggage tags between certain hours. They ran out of tags in less than an hour, an announcement was made by the CD basically saying if you didn’t get a tag you would have to carry your own luggage off, thanks and see you next time. Not a great impression for new cruisers who generally over pack.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

We were asked to utilize VERIFLY to expedite embarkation. After downloading the app entering all the data, and waiting for their verification, we arrived at the terminal tried to utilize VERIFLY and the screener told she only accepts paper documents. I spoke with other cruisers who said they utilized the app to great success. It’s not Carnivals fault I guess it’s just wether your screener likes it or not. It was still quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Dinner service was great as always, they struggled some with brunch, it was slow and the temps were cold. Specialty rest. We’re great, Buffets we’re buffets.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

N/A

Entertainment

4 out of 5

All performances and performers were good.

Children's Programs

No kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

A little slow and lost at brunch.

Ship Quality