Very Relaxing

Carnival Glory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 40

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Carnival Glory

14 Night Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 31, 2015

Ship: Carnival Glory

Cabin number: 1453

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

We were looking for a getaway to just relax and this cruise fit the bill. We enjoyed the meals, the crew was accommodating, and the islands were easy walks from the ship.  We were disappointed in the entertainment - definitely geared to a younger crowd than those that made up the passenger roster.  Really wish that smoking was not permmitted in the casino, or at least had more separation between the areas.  But our stateroom was kept clean, and they acknowledged our anniversary with a bottle of wine and a coupon for the spa. I enjoyed having the adult pool all to myself every morning while I did some water therapy and the pool boy, Juan Carlo was gracious to let me go in while he finished his daily chores.  Our waiters, Peter and Erick, were very entertaining, as well as alert to our needs and wants.  

I think the Glory is fast getting in need of a refurbishing but it was just the kind of trip we were needing.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Could have been a few more activities geared to an older crowd.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Only a couple of the acts were worthwhile. Very low budget and geared to a much younger crowd.

Children's Programs

did not apply

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
Time for refurbishing, some of the windows were being held together with duct tape!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
The cabin was OK, we actually prefer a lower level but it was very far to the back so everything was a long walk. Guess the exercise didn't hurt us but it was noisy over the engines.

Ship tip

If you want a quiet pool time for exercise or privacy, try the adult pool on Lido deck, aft at 6:30 to 7:00 every morning. Fresh coffee beside the pool and clean fresh salt water every day.

Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Bonaire, Netherlands Special Municipality

5 out of 5

St. George's, Grenada

3 out of 5
The people were great but the area is very primative and it is hard to walk on the broken sidewalks. Much poverty.

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5
The skyride is worth the price just for the view.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5
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5 Comments

ladyd    9 years ago

How was the music did they have a Latin band. Happy anniversary carnival did the same for my birthday too they good w that

tmunzert    9 years ago

94 more days until we sail on the Glory! Glad you had a great time. Looking forward to it.

scrapy56    9 years ago

Oops meant to type "good" not food. Sorry. Hope your anniversary was pleasant & much happiness in the future wished to you.

terry115    9 years ago

Its nice to see a great review happy anniversary

scrapy56    9 years ago

Love read food experiences. We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary when we go in February... Maybe we will be surprised like that. That would be nice.

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