Good value

Item: Carnival Ecstasy
Rating: 3.8
Author: chileheadcraig

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

chileheadcraig

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 31, 2019

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M160

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Great cruise for a first timer. Even with the older ship, the crew and food make up the experience. Would recommend. Just be aware of the automatic gratuities.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Charleston Port folks not so friendly, but carnival was nice.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Decent food and all you care to eats, but lobster is now a $20 upcharge.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Older and smaller ship so not a ton to do, but still fun.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Cruise director high energy and set the stage for a fun cruise.

Children's Programs

Did not use

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone friendly

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Older and showing it's age.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Nice overall.

Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

4 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Heard there is some crime in town, so take an excursion that takes a ferry from the dock to avoid town.

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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5

Island a bit cramped and beach rocky. Nice overall though.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Took about an hour.

1 Comment

Mike787 5 years ago

Nice

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