Not worth the price

Item: Carnival Fascination
Rating: 3
Author: Upsetmom

Carnival Fascination Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Upsetmom

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Bahamas (Jacksonville Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 19, 2015

Ship: Carnival Fascination

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E167

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Be aware! When they advertise the price of the cruise, it is not the price you will end up paying. There are so many hidden fees that our family would have had more fun staying at a resort and spending the same amount of money on activities.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

I signed my 13 year old son up for the 12-14 year old group and he was told he was not supposed to be in there the first day. So he was never able to enjoy any of the activities.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was larger than expected.

Ports of call

Jacksonville, Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

1 out of 5

Unless you do an excursion at this port, it is not worth going into "town" to shop.

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17 Comments

Grannydoris 8 years ago

Hidden fees oh that must mean kids, you gotta buy stuff you don't normally buy, hidden fee, new clothes, kids are the hidden fee, don't get me wrong I carry kids everywhere I go, and the hidden fees add up, could that be what you're talking about? The cruise we take we expected more than we paid, no Hidden Fees here.

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awesomerobot 8 years ago

So because you didn't inform yourself correctly, you blame the cruise?

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Boysmomtami 8 years ago

You need to do your Homework, like any trip.

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Boysmomtami 8 years ago

We have done 4 Cruises with our 5th coming up in April. Never had a hidden fee (for some reason we got a $27/person credit on our last cruise). The only thing added to out sail & sign account was the cost for playing BINGO, a couple of T-Shirts & a Build-a-stuffy our 5 year old made. We don't drink, but even if we did we wouldn't have been surprised by being charged for it.

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reehrhar 8 years ago

You can put a max on each card.

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Izzybee 8 years ago

I can't help by hidden fees she means her kids added stuff to her account. Maybe she is talking about pictures. But you didn't have to buy them?? So I'm confused what she means when she says "hidden fees"

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2vK9qBstzmeLzTNCck611m6YM 8 years ago

As a family of 5, we researched and had a blast on very few extras. It can be done! Our one splurge, aside from an air hockey tournament, was upping the gratuity a little, since all the staff were helpful and fun to be around.

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franco161 8 years ago

15 cruises no hidden cost here.

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jccardwell 8 years ago

Nope. No hidden fees here

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Oceans65 8 years ago

I cruise by myself most of the time and I have never had any surprise charges only surprise credits. And even by myself, paying for two basically, I can't go on a regular beach vacation for that price. Guess some people just want to complain.

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Suzanne21 8 years ago

There are no hidden fees. Everything is spelled out on the Carnival website. if you can't find it there, you can ask questions on the forum or call Carnival directly. Just like with anything else, you have to do your research! I have cruised with Carnival 4 times and each time, the only surprises I have had were credits to my account for fare or fee DECREASES!

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Izzybee 8 years ago

We booked though carnival directly. I think of called them 5 times in the last days. To ask questions adjust and change our room. They are always upfront with pricing. But it does help if you research to know what to ask for. Like prepaid gratuities.

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Mayroe 8 years ago

Did you book through a reputable cruise site or travel agency?

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reehrhar 8 years ago

Obviously you didn't do your research.

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wildbill24 8 years ago

never had any "hidden" fees on any of our cruises. always knew exactly what we were going to pay.

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Izzybee 8 years ago

Well someone didn't do their homework when researching taking a cruise. But then again I researched the heck out of it before we decided to take a cruise.

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mpazillo 8 years ago

Sorry to hear you are upset about the price but all fees are listed on web site you have do your home work

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