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Carnival Horizon Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 29

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5
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Carnival Horizon

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 02, 2022

Ship: Carnival Horizon

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7211

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We assumed that most of the negatives were connected with Covid and short staff.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
After all the precheck-in computer work, it was a breeze!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
We had difficulty booking a table for two rooms together, but the hostess got it done every night. Our server, Fran’s Dennis was fantastic. The dining room food was ok. They had some good “rare find” apps. The buffet was very limited, but again, okay food. No fruit beside melon and grapefruit in the am. Drinks were expensive and varied by bartender.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5
Enjoyed the pool and hot tubs. I wanted to do the cycle around the upper deck, just didn’t get there.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Heard the female comedian was great, but was either sold out or ridiculous line. My Mother-in-law went to another show and said it was awful.

Children's Programs

Didn’t bring children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was very nice. Frank Dennis, our dining room server was fantastic. We asked for him every night!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Room was fine. I think our steward misunderstood that I didn’t want the room cleaned at all. I meant, not necessary everyday. He came once when I specifically asked. I only got towels and garbage pickup if I put them outside or asked someone.

Ship tip

If you want to do things onboard, make reservations before you board.

Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

La Romana, Dominican Republic

3 out of 5
Not much to do here. We did enjoy the arts and crafts.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We were ready early and didn’t check luggage, made it easy.
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7 Comments

Laborde    2 years ago

Thank you for your feedback.

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thank you for your review

leog    2 years ago

Thanks for the review. We were traveling with another couple and had dinner together. Easy way to do that is. First look up your friends on the hub app. Then you can add them to your dinner booking cue. Then select all people in the cue when you check in. If you are eating separate on an evening just don't check them in. Check with mdr staff if you have issues.

monicagregory    2 years ago

On Carnival...other than specialty dining....what other reservations can be made?

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

natelorip    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

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