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Carnival Glory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: October 17, 2015
Ship: Carnival Glory
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 8322
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
This cruise could have been carefree and epic if it weren't for the hidden fees and sole agenda of Carnival in getting you to spend your money and waste your time.
Bait And Switch
All week we were baited with goodies like free spa services, free or discounted jewelry, money giveaways and such.
Only there was never any agenda to give anything...spa services were never raffled...free jewelry was "made in China"...?!
We were supposed to cruise to Grand Turks...we never saw passed the "erected" false island of stores and bars. There was no Grand Turks...not unless you ventured out on your own passed the gate and massive parking lot to attempt to flag a non-descript taxi somewhere. We had no maps, no tour guides, no idea how to "get out". Just another "Half Moon Cay" location designed to infiltrate the wallet.
As as far as ... I am greatly disappointed that none of what I was sold was what I experienced. My agent told me all the fees were included in the cost. Wrong. I had to pay additional for ground transportation to and from ship. Agent sold me on getting airfare with the cruise to ensure any incidents would be covered. Sure, if you enjoy traveling for 12 hours after your vacation since Carnival will find the cheapest undesirable itinerary with no regard to the traveler. I had to spend extra money to "stand-by" for earlier flights because I was scheduled for departure after 5pm with a 3 hour layover?! The cruise was over by 10:30. My feet were on the ground luggage in hand at 10:30 AM. What person would book themselves this way??
I will never use again simply because ALL of this aggravation could have been avoided had there been full disclosure.
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Ports of call
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)
23 Comments
ReneeBikerChic 8 years ago
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cruise2cworld 9 years ago
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ohiokate 9 years ago
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glomarrone 9 years ago
So sorry that this cruise did not meet your expectations. Perhaps they were a little high. Cruise lines can't offer everyone a free spa treatment or free expensive jewelry. My husband & I have won on The Carnival Glory a free Spa Treatment and a free bracelet. The jewelry was only worth about $10 or so but I enjoy wearing the bracelet. We were just happy to win. You have to be present to win such items.
Ground transportation to the airport is always extra on all cruise lines but you can buy a transfer voucher. Carnival does offer shore excursions in Grand Turk. I took one to the lighthouse. If you wanted to see the island on your own, yes you would have to find a taxi on your own. I know that the ship's excursions are more money but you get off the ship first when you book one and you can expect the guides to be good. I have never been unsatisfied. Everyone is different, though, I know. Some passengers do not mind the hassle of finding their own guides and like to tour independently. It is part of the adventure for them.
I hope that you future cruises go smoother for you. I suggest that you visit the cruise Website when you book your next cruise so you will know what is or isn't included in your booking. Thanks for posting your experience.
banaford 9 years ago