Awesome family vacation!

Item: Carnival Horizon
Rating: 4.7
Author: cruisinkimmy

Carnival Horizon Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 31, 2018

Ship: Carnival Horizon

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

We went with extended family (inlaws). 6 adults and 7 kids ranging in age from 3-74. Everyone had a blast.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We didn’t even utilize the specialty restaurant. Food was great in the MD. Out head waitor , Attila, was amazing. Had plates of fruits and cheeses waiting for us on the table each night, with the kids’ chicken nuggets already there. The only thing I wish Carnival had that RC has is the non alcohol Refreshement beverage package.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We had a blast!! So much to do. CD Mike was incredible. He was everywhere lol. The deck parties were so much fun. Sky ride was awesome. Always something to do.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

20 cruises and have to say these shows were top of the line. Best on carnival I’ve seen.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We had two connecting inside cabins. Very clean. But as I get older, my claustrophobia can’t handle insides anymore lol. No fault of the ship, however.

Ship tip

Treat the staff with respect. They deserve it! We were disgusted with how some people treat them.

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Ports of call

New York, New York

4 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

4 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5

We took a tour. The tour guide was great! It was very sad to see the condition of the island. Good for the kids to see so they can appreciate what they have. The pools at the port were fun for the kids. The issue was the ship was booked to capacity, and most people stayed at the free pools so it was packed!

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