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Carnival Fascination Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 31

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5
Carnival Fascination

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 13, 2019

Ship: Carnival Fascination

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: R129

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

The casino was a disappointment. Toughest payouts we’d ever seen on 18 cruises. I really don’t mind losing, but do like a win every now and then. These slots just took your money with little in return. Got to the point where it just was not even fun, so quit going and found other things to do.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Was quick and relatively painless. It would have helped if they had more signs directing you were to go.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The Lido buffet was just ok. Nothing extraordinary and the deserts and salad bar were a bit lacking as far as choice or variety. Main dining room was a nicer experience and the Chef’s Table was extraordinary. Guys burgers and Cantina were really good alternate choices when buffet just wasn’t delivering.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We went to a couple of the shows and enjoyed them. The bingo was fun.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

1 out of 5
Room Steward Luc was fantastic! The room service and laundry service personnel were also great.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
An older and smaller ship, but was recently updated.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
This was our first time on the lower level Riviera and while we were at first very disappointed and hesitant about not being able to get a higher floor, it turned out fine. The room was tight and didn’t have a personal refrigerator which we always use, we got used to it and the room was good.

Ship tip

Make the best of it.

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5
Love San Juan. Actually went in early and spent a couple extra days in the city. Just beautiful. Visited two of the old forts and also own town. A great experience and nice walk.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
We always like visiting St Thomas. Did the Pirate museum and took the gondola up to the top of the mountain. Great views.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

4 out of 5
Did the tour of attractions by bus. Was nice, but wouldn’t do it again.

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5
Liked St Kitts. Great shopping and walking around.

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5
Did the rain forest zip line and sky ride. Really fun and a well spent three hours. Would recommend.

Bridgetown, Barbados

1 out of 5
Did the Atlantis submarine which was just great. Would recommend. An awesome experience.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Relatively quick. Liked not having to board a bus since we spent an extra day overnight in old town.
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