Wonderful time for our first cruise, but there's a few things that should be changed for better and safer sailing.

Item: Carnival Horizon
Rating: 4.2
Author: jacquelynherig

Carnival Horizon Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

jacquelynherig

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 17, 2024

Ship: Carnival Horizon

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2439

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

We had a wonderful 1st cruise. Please invest in safety rails that can be popped on to the head/foot of the bunks. Our daughter fell out in the night and got really hurt. We tried to get Ice for her bumps and bruises and a milk to calm her down, but family harbor didn't have any. The ice machine wasn't working and there were no milks. We asked for an extra safety rail and were told there are none. Something so small could have went a long way. Family Harbor should have those little milk containers available after hours for those with small children who need it for bedtime. Georgia was a wonderful interactive cruise director who made the vacation that more special. We LOVE the Family Harbor and will definitely book this deck again. It's a wonderful addition that caters to larger families like mine. We actually have 5 children and only brought 3. The ship was clean and roomy and everything moved pretty quickly. We enjoyed the Carnival experience and will book again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Good, everything moved quickly and smoothly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Main dining room was good, but I thought there would be more snack type items available throughout the day.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Lots to do. We would have liked more Bingo and deal or no deal options. We used the pool everyday as well as the kids waterpark.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

We didn't use the kids clubs only saw the Suess parade, book reading and The world works here show. All were geared towards children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone was amazing and friendly. Georgia was the star of the week. She was a very hands on and inclusive cruise director.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

We loved our room and the whole family harbor concept. We wished they would have left small cartons of milk and juice in the fridge at night so those of us with small children who need a bottle or sippy cup late in the evening or middle of the night could get some. We had to get cups of milk and keep them in our fridge which was messy. Also extra safety rails should be available for the bunk beds head and foot area. My 6 yr old fell from the top bunk in the middle of the night. We tried to get ice for her bruised head and her back as well as a milk to calm her down from family harbor and neither were available.

Ship tip

If you are sailing with children book the Family Harbor rooms

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Kralendijk, Bonaire

2 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

4 out of 5

La Romana, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Chaotic and no one told us if we carry our luggage off we wouldn't be able to use the elevators and would have to carry 6 suitcases+ with 3 kids downstairs

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9 Comments

byhisgrace 8 months ago

Thanks for your review

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javawoody 8 months ago

Appreciate your write up

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Gwbigdog 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Ruby13 8 months ago

Glad you enjoyed!

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HeavySeas 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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cruising2004 8 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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Skooby 8 months ago

Hope you had her examined when you returned home. A hit on the head can have future issues, like brain bleed and a concussion. Thanks for your review.

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natelorip 8 months ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising! Thanks for sharing.

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lsbs 8 months ago

Thanks for the review.

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