Cruise on the Ecstasy out of Jacksonville, FL

Item: Carnival Ecstasy
Rating: 3.7
Author: vetlover

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review

vetlover

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 12

Helpful Votes: 103

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 13, 2020

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E128

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

It allowed a get away at a reasonable rate. I would not go out of JAX Port again.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

No provision for VIP/Priority boarding.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The menu for dinner the first night was the worse. Every night following improved

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

It lived up to its name. The Cruise Director left as we did and transferred to the Elation. It was the "Gun Ship"

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

We had a great Maitred in Ramesh. He went the extra mile for all guests.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Much effort in cleaning. It's an older ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

Bring your own straws and Coke products

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

No improvement. It's one of the worst ports Carnival offers.

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Jacksonville, Florida

2 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Very Slow!

3 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

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cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Thanks for review

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portofrome 4 years ago

Thanks for your review

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Other reviews of this sailing

The ship was clean the crew was very friendly and helpful. The food was very good and the waiters were great. The waiters at the bar were outstanding. The port of calls were nice and orderly

Great Caribbean Cruise

Celebratory wonderful experience