Just an okay 8 day cruise (Eastern Caribbean)

Carnival Dream Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
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Carnival Dream

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 02, 2022

Ship: Carnival Dream

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6267

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Had too many sea days due to missing out on one of the three ports of call. I booked the cruise because of the port of half moon cay, but didn't get there due to weather. For the most part it was enjoyable. Loved the bike tour in Key West.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Had plenty of people helping to get us through quickly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
After my first visit to the main dining room I didn't care to go again. I only went back because my traveling campanions wanted to. The service was very slow the food was just okay. The buffet didn't have a lot of choices, especially for breakfast. The toasted bread and bagels were served cold and dry. However Guy's burger joint and Anchor bbq were very good and the highlight of our dining experience. The pizza place was okay, but the 2nd time I got pizza the dough in the center was raw. I never got to try the pasta bar because the hours were very limited and it was closed every time I went there. The unlimited coffee and ice tea were fine. The mixed drinks I bought were very good and the bartenders are excellent.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
The fitness center was excellent with a lot of equipment. I stayed away from the pools because they were so crowded you didn't have room to take more than 2 steps in the water. I felt like it would be swimming in a petrie dish of germs. The hot tubs were the same way. I didn't go to the water slides.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The shows were excellent and the highlight of the trip. The cruise director, Jacky Tang, was hilarious and fun to be around. The entertainers were excellent and the dance classes and sing alongs were really fun.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Iwan, our room steward was excellent. He greeted us by name every morning and kept the room clean. The buffet dining areas had great and friendly service. There was always someone offering coffee, tea or juice.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Everything seemed clean and maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The bed was very comfortable. The cabin had a lot of storage and was very clean.

Ship tip

Book excursions

Ports of call

Galveston, Texas

4 out of 5
Where I got on the ship, no excursions

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

3 out of 5
Didn't go here went to Key West , FL

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

1 out of 5
Not correct was supposed to go to Half Moon Cay but didn't due to weather

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
Went to Nassau Bahamas

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy
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8 Comments

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

taacman    2 years ago

Having been on a number of cruises and to many ports we actually go for the cruising. We can shop in the states and go to beaches as well. We eat brunch in the morning, loaf and go to the casino during the day, have dinner and hit a show at night and have a relaxing time.

lsbs    2 years ago

Thanks for the review.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry for the itinerary snafus. Glad the cruise had some redeeming qualities.

CurlyCruiserYAY    2 years ago

javawoody    2 years ago

Appreciate your view

Kirstiesmom2001    2 years ago

Sorry about that.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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