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Carnival Horizon Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5
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Carnival Horizon

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 12, 2023

Ship: Carnival Horizon

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 2335

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Cruising is always fun. Overall I did have a great time. I answered the questions they ask to review and I’m being honest. I have been on many cruises on all the cruise lines and different lengths of time. This is the very first time I have reviewed something in a bad light. Maybe this was just a busy time for the staff. (Spring Break). But I know they are trained well for times like this so idk.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The anytime dining option was TERRIBLE! On the first day we waited for over an hour after being seated for just water. Gave it another try the second night and it was worse. We have cruised many times before and this has been by far the worst service that we have ever gotten on any cruise line. We switched to the 8:15 seating and it was great.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
My teen enjoyed the “Circle C” club.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Not good variety. Lots of comedians but not much else.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
My teen enjoyed Circle C.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Swat was a fantastic waiter.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Not sure why Carnival stopped “turn down” service. I even asked the room steward about it and he said no they don’t do that anymore.

Ship tip

Don’t go during high peak periods. Apparently they can’t handle it.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

1 out of 5
The port traffic is horrific. VERY UNORGANIZED

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

2 out of 5
We have been to Jamaica before and said we were not going to get off of the ship the next time we go. But we did get off and it just confirmed. If you’re not going to do an excursion in Jamaica don’t get off the boat.

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5
Really not much to do or see if you don’t do an excursion.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
Always love Mexico. Did the Twister passion Isla excursion and it was fantastic. Highly recommended!!!!

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
We did not arrive at the same terminal we left from so if you parked in the parking garage where are you left from you had to walk from where are you docked back to your car.

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8 Comments

Sogmoore    1 year ago

Great pix thanks for sharing

Kishaharris    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing!

envy1219    1 year ago

Thank you for the review

lsbs    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

natelorip    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

AlwaysBeaCruisn    1 year ago

Thank you for the review.

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your details. Since the return to cruising after the shutdown, Carnival has gone to once/day service to the cabin. Glad you still enjoyed your cruise in spite of the hiccups.

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate your comments

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