Disappointing Carnival cruise

Carnival Fantasy Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

2.5 out of 5
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Carnival Fantasy

5 Night Western Caribbean (Mobile Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 07, 2018

Ship: Carnival Fantasy

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: R202

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Overall OK but what a hassle getting on and off.Also on first day the muster drill was very slow and unorganized.Had to stand although there were seats available.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Parking was almost full even when we arrived early and we got a spot on the very top.There were long lines to check in.It seemed like the lines were long and slow.Then after all of that we had to walk uphill on the ramp a long ways still holding onto heavy carryons the elevators were very confusing and very slow.The muster drill was very slow and uncomfortable with the long standing times.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5
Didn't do the main dining but should have the food quality might have been better.The buffet on the lido deck was ok but it seemed they saved the better meals for the last day.Breakfast was good however.The desserts looked good but were VERY bland only one was good.Guy fiero's burgers were very good but really slow the first day.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Casino was good karaoke was ok but short and disappointing(they allowed kids to sing and they took way too much time)The KJ was not ready on time at all.Hot tub was ok when there weren't any people around.

Club 21 Casino

3 out of 5

LOTS of smoking!

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Kj was late and not prepared.Shows were only ok.One duo was great in the lobby and the Phillipinos rock band was exceptional!!!(outside Casino 21)

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Carlos our steward was exceptional and Fernando on the Lido deck was exceptional!The other staff removed our uneaten salads before we got back from the buffet one time.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Okay but it is a smaller ship and older.They were working on the outside railings almost the entire time on the Lido deck and didn't clean the grit off the tables outside.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
very small and the window was very dirty on the outside bolts were missing from it and the gasket was weathered and cracked.Water had an aquarium smell at times.Toilets were very loud!No lights over the mirror in bathroom for 2 days.

Ship tip

Do the formal dining at least once it might be better.Get parking somewhere else and shuttle.Get a bigger room.

Ports of call

Mobile, Alabama

2 out of 5
Not very organized.Trains block the entrance a lot.Parking is twice the national average for long term parking,outrageous!

Progreso (Merida), Mexico

2 out of 5
Lots of shops.Don't buy any booze there it isn't a bargain.Go to the farthest shop away from the entrance.

Cozumel, Mexico Did not visit port

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
very long lines and slow.I would not recommend it.
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