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Carnival Fascination Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

jessicacruz80

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 24, 2015

Ship: Carnival Fascination

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: E222

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

My trip was ok. It was my first cruise, and I have to say that I was not a wow factor.

The water smelled funny when I took a shower, and so did the water from the toilet. The washer and dryers were seriously over priced. It was $3 to wash and $3 to dry. The food on the ship was terrible. No flavor of any sort. The deli and the pizza were good. The assigned dining was pleasant with the wait staff, but still the food was not good. The staff all around the cruise did provide the best customer service and they did try to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The comedy show was great. Was the first time that I ever went to a comedy show. The dancing was amazing the bingo was fun. it was also the first time that I did bingo. I did not win, but it was still fun. I did order a few drinks, but they really did not know how to mix a drink on the ship. Aldie form the sensation dining was amazing, and David from the shore excursions were awesome as hell. They really put a smile on my face. The shore excursions were very fun. I did kayak and a bike/hike. It was my first as well, and both guides were amazing. My time that I spend on both islands were the most fun and relaxing of all. Especially the beach in Half Moon Cay it was the most beautiful place that I have seen yet. Maybe my next cruise will be better. Now I know what to expect.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

Did not apply to me

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The cabin was a lot smaller that it looked on the pictures when I booked the room, but the balcony view was pretty. Although I did not spend as much time as I thought I was going to on the balcony. I was nice to go there when I did to relax a bit

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Again, amazing time there and everything was a first exprerience there. Nassau was also where I had the best meal during the whole trip. If any future cruisers go and ask for a good place to eat. Please tell them to go to Fish Fry. Great place, awesome food and great staff.

Thumbs Up 9

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Everything I did there was amazing. All were first experiences and I had a great time there

Thumbs Up 6

5 Comments

mijones53552385 9 years ago

Dont give up hope..try one of the larger ships like the Carnival Breeze.

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firestalker1971 9 years ago

So you do realize the water smells because your not use to saltwater being purified? we just got off the ship Monday and the food was great for cruise food. it's all a matter of opinion and taste. Just in case you didnt know if you didnt like something you can always ask for something different. Just for info the food doesn't change on a 7 day to better food, it's all a matter of taste. glad you loved the staff they do everything possible for the guest.

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debmed67 9 years ago

omg I love you tatt2ed! you never disappoint.

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gamer1 9 years ago

Exactly what I was thinking tatt2ed! Lmao WTF!

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banaford 9 years ago

It sounds like you had fun. I would suggest a 7 day cruise and bigger ship next time. To me you get really interesting stops and more entertainment.

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