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Carnival Fantasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

2.2 out of 5
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Carnival Fantasy

5 Night Western Caribbean (Mobile Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 02, 2017

Ship: Carnival Fantasy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E217

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

I will never get on a carnival cruise ship again. Overall the trip was not good. There was poor communication about the storm the captain gave us little details about what was actually happening

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Staff was very pleasant

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
The service and food were both bad

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
I’m only giving them a 4 because they had to come up with activities for an extra 2 days. Otherwise it would be lower. The activities were unorganized and boring

Entertainment

4 out of 5
The DJs saved the entertainment they were full of energy and made sure ppl stayed entertained

Service and Staff

1 out of 5
The dining staff often took very long to bring food and then brought the wrong things. They treated us like our requests were an inconvenience to them. While in the buffet area I had my plate taken several times before I was even finished. If you put your fork down for too long they would take your plate.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
This ship is old rusty and outdated. It’s time to retire her! There was mold and rust in our shower. The walls were peeling...sheets and comforters were stained. There were layers of dirty all over our cabin

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Moldy shower Broken pictures Thick layers of dust Torn curtains Nasty stained sheets

Ship tip

Don’t get on this boat!!!

Ports of call

Mobile, Alabama

1 out of 5
Getting on was awesome coming back was no good they were rude

Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico

4 out of 5
Best part of my trip

Cozumel, Mexico

1 out of 5
My excursion was cancelled due to the storm. So we found a different excursion. Services were not rendered at all! It was supposed to be inclusive food and drinks. I received one drink and no food. The beach was dirty and rocky. When I tried to get a refund the manager avoided me and wouldn’t talk to me. When he finally did he was rude and did not want to give me a refund. I left after 2 and half hours. I still only had one drink

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
After being stuck on board for an extra 2 days you would think the staff would have been a bit more helpful and friendly. They rushed us off and treated us like it was our fault.
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16 Comments

ctav    7 years ago

On board food is a matter of taste for what us being served. What your taste is may be different for others. I'm not satisfied at every meal with what is being served but I'll make do with what's on the menu.

tboyswinegirl    7 years ago

Have fun! Any day on a cruise is better than most things!

ta1ngela    7 years ago

Careyandchris the ship is old but it is still in great condition... Got off her about a week ago.

LorettanRicky    7 years ago

Careyandchris this is our first cruise also. I was a little discouraged reading these comments also.

pmshrob56    7 years ago

The fantasy is part of their older fleet. Obviously the bigger newer ships are nicer but you will still have a great time! All vacations are what you make of it! :)

CareyandChris    7 years ago

Thank you! ❤️

CodyMiles    7 years ago

They are comparing a mega-liner that has 7 more stories than the Fantasy with many more things. it will all be good.

CodyMiles    7 years ago

CareyandChris, it is an older ship that is all, it is a beautiful ship inside and out. have a great time on your trip.

CareyandChris    7 years ago

Some of us have never cruised before. With that said, I am going on my first cruise on the Fantasy in 3 months. It’s very disappointing when your level of excitement is crushed by a fellow cruiser complaining of the appearance of the ship you are going to soon be going on.

TERRI1962    7 years ago

Rusty old thing , that's an understatement , Ship looked tired very tired.

tboyswinegirl    7 years ago

I was hoping to get "stuck" myself.

tboyswinegirl    7 years ago

Good for you!!! I would have made the most of it too!

CodyMiles    7 years ago

Yes, we were sent to sea and the majority of us had a great time 🙂

tboyswinegirl    7 years ago

We left Cozumel around the same time but heard the Fantasy was sent out to wait out Nate. Where did you go? Just at sea?

tboyswinegirl    7 years ago

This must been the Fantasy. I was on NCL Escape and saw her alongside in Costa Maya and Cozumel. Rusty old thing. That was my first thought.

GIL155    7 years ago

I think every cruise line in the Caribbean the past two months have each lost at least 200 cruisers reading these reviews. Big circle with 200 from Line A to Line B. And 200 from Line B to Line C. Finally 200 from Line C to Line A. I'm getting dizzy!!

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