Disappointed that covid protocols were not at all in place once on the ship. Long crowded lines in all buffets, packed auditorium and then tender boats were so jam packed and you were forced to sit by strangers for a long period of time. I now have covid

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 07, 2022

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6334

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Fun at times, staff were great, covid protocols on ship did not exist. Food was not as vegetarian/vegan friendly as promised. Everyone else in my group could grab a burger or mexican but I always had to go elsewhere by myself in long crowded lines for food that still wasnt even great.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Loading the ship was so chaotic and unpleasant experience.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
Your website claimed to be vegetarian/vegan friendly. I did fine at dinner (same Indian every night but it was decent) but breakfast and lunch were so disappointing. Hamburger joint had no veggie burgers, Couldnt eat at mexican spot either.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
With no covid protocols in place we didnt get to enjoy all the activities we normally would have. Just too many people in tight, unvented spaces. Did not use spa, pools, fitness center or dance club.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Performances were decent but having to be jammed pack with others during height of covid made the experience unpleasant and now I have covid even when trying to avoid people best i could

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Room steward and waiters were great. We often didnt get the items we ordered from the menu, even after asking more than once, but they were very nice and trying. They were the better part of the cruise.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Something was wrong with our door. We often had hard time getting inside it. On the last day, employees tried to help us and no lunch so they had to call in an engineer that finally brought a machine and fixed it. Room itself was good.

Ports of call

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5

Belize City, Belize

3 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
What a zoo and so unorganized. Staff were yelling at people. I felt like we were all trying to leave the titanic. Again, very bad situation for covid, as all forced in small waiting area by elevators for 20-25 minutes then got to the long lines and waiting part
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6 Comments

woody20    2 years ago

If you were afraid of covid you should have stayed home!

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

The Covid protocols on Carnival have been relaxed just as other cruise lines have. However, even as recently as this past March, they reinstated mask at all indoor venues if the feel the need. Hope you are feeling better! Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

Dennis54    2 years ago

Covid is everywhere. If you got off the ship it’s just as likely you got it there. We’ve just recovered from a second time and haven’t recently cruised. Cruise lines have lost billions and can’t continue to sail at a loss just because you are afraid to sit next to someone.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Oops 😬, all protocols have changed, see cdc.

kef2016    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience. Sorry the cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

PaulzyJC    2 years ago

If I'm not mistaken Carnival put profits before safety back in June 2021. So yeah...no COVID-19 protocols.

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