Comments by Mike Knowles

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2022

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1270

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Excellent base for an awesome experience....just needs tweaking.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
SUPER hot and slow in the Galveston Terminal. Fans would have been very welcomed. Upstairs (with AC) was being utilized at about 10% and had TONS of room for the people who were drenched in sweat! Bad way to start.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food was varied and good. Service was impeccable and sets the industry's standard! Great work.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5
MarQ is over-the-top obnoxious to the point were people would rather plug their ears vs. get the data.

Children's Programs

NA with us, but it appeared the kids onboard were supervised by staff and having a great time.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Across the board, the people at every function, were outstanding.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
I have pics to share if you send an email....I have some ideas that are inexpensive and effective to implement that would elevate the passenger experience!

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
1 US electrical outlet in the room. 1 US outlet in the bathroom that would not work. 1 Euro outlet without an adapter to convert power. AC Blower wasn't working across the ship....many people complained.

Ship tip

Bring backup batteries to charge electronics since the Carnival App is used extensively.

Ports of call

Key West, Florida

3 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

2 out of 5
Would not go back

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Actually very well explained. This COULD be a simple recording everyone could view on their cabin TV vs. going to a large theater. I suggest a standardized message people could watch.

Traveler Photos

Same view and dirty windows for the entire trip.  Consider spending more time cleaning the window people look out vs. mirrors on the interior walls TV and Remote didn't work properly
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