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Item: Carnival Ecstasy
Rating: 4.2
Author: rachelsanders24

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

rachelsanders24

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

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5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 22, 2018

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: E32

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Have stricter rules for children that misbehave. Try to have someone that is more strict in Circle C with the 12-14 year olds. Make sure you know that you can go to Customer Service and let them know you don't want to be charged gratuities. You can give them to the staff that cleaned your room instead. Make sure you get what you paid for in case of the water slide.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Great time. Kept me informed every step of the way

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food was of great quality

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Bingo, Hasbro Game Show, Comedy night with Dale Jones and LipSync Battle. I really wished the waterslide worked so my children could of enjoyed that in addition to the pool.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

They made it really fun.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

Have stricter rules for children that misbehave. Try to have someone that is more strict in Circle C with the 12-14 year olds.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was cordial.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Everything was always clean

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The room was big enough for my family and I.

Ship tip

Make sure you know that you can go to Customer Service and let them know you don't want to be charged gratuities. You can give them to the staff that cleaned your room instead. Make sure you get what you paid for in case of the water slide.

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Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

2 out of 5

I didn't do an excursion. Not too much was offered. When you get off the boat there are little shops at the port and also food places to eat.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

4 Comments

DebandMarkC 5 years ago

We always tip the people that we are in direct contact with especially the room Steward and dining staff. If you get your drinks at the same bar from the same bartender,giving a small tip to them will assured that you will get a better pour of alcohol

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bsulfridge 5 years ago

I would never remove gratuities. That is the workers income. If anything give extra cash tips!

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onlysail 5 years ago

I agree with saw06. Some ppl can be real tighta$$es and dont appreciate other back room staff that help make your cruise

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SAW06 5 years ago

Remove gratuities? Why would you do that? It goes to the wait staff and to the ones that provide you clean sheets and towels as well as room stewards... you can always tip more in cash. I never understand someone who removes gratuities

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