Girls Weekend in the Caribbean

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 41

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5
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Carnival Ecstasy

4 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 09, 2020

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M201

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Great girls getaway to the Caribbean and a great price. Food and service were exquisite. Prefect trip for families with little ones, activities for teenagers, quiet times for couples, and a little something for just about everyone.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Carnival made it very easy to get on the boat, no long lines, and plenty of activities to do once we got on.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Food and service were excellent.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Some of the activities were fun, we didn't love how the raffles were handled. They would drag on for 20-30 minutes longer than scheduled and we would have to leave if we wanted to make it to other activities in time.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The violin players were phenomenal. Also we attended one of the shows and it was absolutely fantastic. It was enjoyable for all ages.

Children's Programs

No children with us on this trip

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room steward went above and beyond in every aspect. Also loved our morning waiter. He was always happy and trying to get us to try new food.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
We had 3 adult ladies in one room and did not feel crowded at all. Even that bathroom did not feel as cramped as other cruise ships that I've been on.

Ship tip

There' so much to do on this ship, take time to explore it all.

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5
Jax port was clean and very well run. Friendly staff. Very impressed on how easy and fast it was to get on and off the ship.

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

2 out of 5
The weather was bad, which we understand is unavoidable. However, we were told we had to stay out in the cold and the wind for the full 4 hours of the excursion. Several guests were very cold and disappointed and we just wanted to get back on the boat. But instead, we were made to just sit and wait, the full time.

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
The city was beautiful and amazing as always. However, we did the Sea and See tour. I've done that excursion in the past and this time was not nearly as good. We were rushed through and never stopped on the boat to see any fish. And for the land part of the tour, our guide spoke so fast we could not understand him.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
The staff did an excellent job trying to get so many people off in a timely manner.

Traveler Photos

Even us old ladies had some fun on the slides Slept 3 ladies comfortably
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

portofrome    4 years ago

Thanks for your review

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

Glad you had a good time

bobduck1993    4 years ago

So glad that you enjoyed yourself so much! I don't understand your having to stay off the ship for that length of tume!

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