Fascination

Item: Carnival Fascination
Rating: 1
Author: katieperkins91

Carnival Fascination Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

katieperkins91

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

1 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 29, 2015

Ship: Carnival Fascination

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E30

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Quality of Food was terrible. Couldn't find anything healthy to eat on ship. The gratuities do not fully go to the staff. Carnival switched our itinerary last minute to Freeport for a half day instead of half moon cat which was terrible, freeport is nasty. Second day at sea the nightly entertainment was canceled, and this happened for two of the main shows. Also tried to add $60 of service gratuity to bill on last day and guest services was very rude and would not talk to us to get it taken off. Very old ship needs updating. We will never take a carnival cruise again.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

1 out of 5

Make sure you actually get to go here instead of Freeport. We went on cruise for half moon cay and got Freeport instead

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Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

13 Comments

happy2go 9 years ago

Lol martywtitus!

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martywtitus 9 years ago

hey..we all win..she is not coming back on board..

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Jaci4 9 years ago

We had a great time! Our room service and room steward catered to our requests. The wait staff by the pool kept my drinks coming although I agree the bartenders at the bar on the Lido deck were too busy chatting. I ate healthy every day. Yes, Freeport is nasty but there were excursions or you could just stay on the ship. For the cost of the cruise, it was worth it. I will cruise Carnival again.

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firestalker1971 9 years ago

I guess she may be blind..... because I have always seen salads and fruits and healthy foods on board. Once again another person who just starts something and never replies back.

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dwillis75 9 years ago

I was on the same cruise and thought that it was fine. Good food and service. No, I didn't like Freeport but that's the way it is. Ship was updated in 2010. Very clean. Maybe you should try camping

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cindybarrera64 9 years ago

My cruise was from September 3rd thru the 8th. and yes Freeport is nasty!!

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cindybarrera64 9 years ago

I'm with you. The room service was horrible. The pool bartenders were jerks. as far as healthy food not much to choose from. The dining room was fine and the back and casino bar were fine. This is the second time on this ship and will never go back.

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JusMe 9 years ago

The Itinerary was changed due to tropical storms. The ship will change ports to keep sailing smooth and guest safe. It is hurricane season.

You did book a short cruise on an old smaller ship. I guess you did not do your homework before booking this ship.

Fresh fruit and veggies are at the buffet for lunch and dinner, breakfast has fresh fruit, yogurt, oatmeal and made to order omelet bar. Salmon is on the dinner menu every night. You can eat as healthy as you like.

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ChrisandFrank 9 years ago

Which was for YOUR safety. If you did not prepay your tips..then yes, the tip was on your bill..which you owed everyone..as I have a sneaky suspension they deserved every dime of it from you... Just can't make some people happy no matter what

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ChrisandFrank 9 years ago

They have plenty of salads, fruits, even and breakfast you can get oatmeal, eggs whites. The gratuities do go to the staff...lots of people make the boat run..you just don't see them...ever wonder who does the laundry, takes care of the trash..you don't see them, but they are working their ars off for you and everyone else. You went to Freeport because of rough seas due hurricane erika

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wendycobb95 9 years ago

Gratuities are always added on the last day.

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titus 9 years ago

You need to go on the Dream loved it

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sandra66 9 years ago

don't judge Carnival by one bad ship

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