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Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

WendyW1

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Vote: 1

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 31, 2008

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 16 years ago

Review summary

The ship was older, however it was in good shape. The state rooms were well kept, clean and more than large enough. However, for such a large ship it was WAY too crowded. It seems like there were lines everywhere, halls, public areas always crowded and the noise was a bit too much!! The picture taking by the Carnival staff got to be a little too much and saying no didn't seem to work. We took the cruise with my parents, and our two children so over all it was a decent trip, it wasn't bad but not great either.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was average, not the best but not the worst either. I think the dining room food should have been a little better with a little more selection.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Shows were fantastic, excellent talent!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our dining room waiter was fantastic, very friendly and great service. The room attendant was always friendly and over all the entire ships staff was very friendly.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Ship was nice, clean and well kept up.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5

We loved it, we took two shore trips (stingray adventure and the horseback riding) and had a great time, even though the weather was a little over cast and drizzle.

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Progreso (Merida), Mexico

3 out of 5

We did the Progreso beach resort and it was very nice. Good food, service and beach.

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Pros: The Service and Shows

Cons: Over crowded and Food