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Item: Carnival Ecstasy
Rating: 3.2
Author: abbrawner

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

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Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

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5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 09, 2018

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M47

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We had really high expectations for this cruise. The weather the first night caused over half of the ship to get sea-sick. We had always heard that the food on a Cruise was amazing, and ours was just okay. The drinks were very expensive anywhere from $7.25 a piece for a beer to over $8.50 for mixed drinks. Sodas were at least $3.50 a piece.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Drinks are very expensive. We did not drink enough to buy the package, but you need to bring your own. Cans and bottles only. No plastic is allowed

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Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

3 out of 5

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

12 Comments

ladybella76 6 years ago

Went last Nov on Ecstasy . we had a blast . we thought everything was great from food to service . cant conplain about prices bc it was our first cruise so we didnt no any better but still i wouldnt complain regardless .i mean honestly no different than a really good restraunt for drinks !!!!

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fishingcoastal 6 years ago

It's not the cruise ships fault for people getting sea sick. It sucks but it's all part of it. Some can handle the seas some can't. Take meds. As for the food and drinks, food is by and large included in you trip price. Where else can you get a vacation whether it be 4 days or 14 days for the price you do on a cruise? For the value the food is great. Buy a drink package if your a heavy drinker, other wise realize that they have to make money. Is it over priced? Sure, but if you look at the bottom line for the trip it is almost understand heard to be able to have some of the experiences you have on a cruise any other way for the price you pay.

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stkate 6 years ago

You should always take meds before and during your cruise.

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quanasia09 6 years ago

Went in 2016. Least favorite cruise. 😐

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BASSON61 6 years ago

Always do your homework and research what it’s gonna cost usually if you buy things packages before you get on the ship a lot cheaper don’t give up on cruising just do a little bit more homework before you go I love to cruise

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Kimmy1228 6 years ago

Went on Ecstasy in 2012... was a total disappointment.... sorry

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chadley77 6 years ago

The 24 hour pizza is good too.

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chadley77 6 years ago

As was the breakfast on the Lido deck, and the omelette station.

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chadley77 6 years ago

The ice cream station was good too.

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chadley77 6 years ago

Guy's Burgers is the best, and the Steakhouse was awesome. The Italian restaurant was really good too. The main dining room was pretty good, especially the molten lava cake 🤗

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chadley77 6 years ago

Was a tip included ?

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chadley77 6 years ago

Soda an the Carnival Sunshine without a drink package were not $3.50, well under that.

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