Pleasantly surprised!

Item: Carnival Ecstasy
Rating: 4.8
Author: SondraKB

Carnival Ecstasy Cruise Review

SondraKB

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 29, 2020

Ship: Carnival Ecstasy

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: U102

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

It was perfect for my kids first cruise! They loved it!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We got right on the boat! Even with arriving a tad early!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

I’m allergic to seafood >insert sad face< but at dinner it seems they had a lot of it. Which makes sense bc I’m in the middle of the ocean. I just wish they’d offer a little more!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Cam the director was AMAZING! And hilarious! He kept everything lively and fun!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Some of the best shows I’ve seen in a cruise yet!

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Now this! This right here has my whole heart! The ladies who work with the kids on this ship are rare and kind. Beautiful souls. My youngest (5) just isn’t a people person but she loves these ladies. My oldest (8) didn’t ever wanna leave! I had to make her spend time with me! Even tho I don’t wanna do another tiny boat. I’d cruise this ship again just to have those ladies in my kids life again! Carnival owes them a raise. They treated my girls like they have known them their whole lives. Treated just like they were their own little sisters!❤️

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

I never smelled the sewage smell I’ve read so much about! I had low expectations of this cruise bc I had indeed read so many negative comments. But none of them seemed true or maybe just not in our case!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Spacious! Clean! Comfy beds! Beautiful view from our balcony!

Ship tip

Don’t over think it. The only expectation you need is to have fun. Relax. Enjoy the company of who you are cruising with!

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

The ppl harassing you to buy has just gotten out of control! I’ve been here a couple times and each time it just gets worse! Beautiful island so if you can get past all of that you can enjoy a good day at the beach!

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Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

5 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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Cruiserike0322 4 years ago

Loved your review, thanks

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bobduck1993 4 years ago

Happy that you enjoyed yourself so much but having people who are so child oriented is wonderful when chidren are present,it's what all parents want for their little ones!

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AuntPinkie 4 years ago

Glad to hear that the Youth Counselors were so good! We don’t have need of them, but I appreciate the work they do!

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picalo 4 years ago

That's great! I wish it had been a little warmer in Jacksonville but I'm glad you enjoyed it! I love sailing out of Jacksonville. I think the fantasy class ships are great. Your children will remember that cruise all thier lives.

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