Awesome First Cruise!!!!

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 69

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
Carnival Ecstasy

5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 21, 2019

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: U99

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was my first cruise and I had an awesome time!!! It was such a great time I'm now hooked and ready to book my next cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
So quick and everyone was very friendly. From getting off the shuttle to actually stepping onto the ship took maybe 30 minutes tops.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
There were a few things that I didn't care for but that doesn't mean someone else won't like them. Everyone's pallet is different. I very much enjoyed the experiences and the food in the main dining room! The buffet was good also. However, I have to admit Guy's Burgers and Blue Iguana burritos were my favorite!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
I didn't do a whole lot of activities but what I did do was fun. Played bingo and just hung out and relaxed.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Loved Motor City, America Rocks and the Lip Sync Battle. The comedy shows were amazing. I laughed so much my stomach hurt.

Children's Programs

No kids with us

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
ALL of the staff on this ship were AMAZING!!! I wanna give a special shout out to Carlo in the Wind Star dining room. He is AWESOME!!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Everything we saw was very clean and someone was always working to keep it clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Larger than we expected and our steward was amazing at keeping it clean.

Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

3 out of 5
Just traveled into this port. Didn't explore any.

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
Beautiful beach. Water shoes are definitely recommended.

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

5 out of 5
Enjoyed spending time shopping right at the port area and had some lunch and drinks at Senior Frogs.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Got late disembarkation so once we actually got in line it was very quick.
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5 Comments

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Sounds great

TPena1971    4 years ago

I booked my second cruise about a month after I got home from this one. I go on the Valor out of New Orleans in May 2020 and I'm super excited. Then after that I plan on booking the Mardi Gras for September 2021 for my 50th Birthday. :)

youngamy    5 years ago

Went on my first in Oct. on Ecstasy. I am also hooked. Going on the Sunshine in Aug. Can't wait 😁

jwoods19    5 years ago

Our first was on the ecstasy we got hooked too!! Now we cruise twice a year if not three times!!! Love it

Cruiz4    5 years ago

They are addictive😁

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