A fun getaway at a great price

Item: Carnival Imagination
Rating: 3
Author: AaronM

Carnival Imagination Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

AaronM

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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Sail date: January 31, 2011

Ship: Carnival Imagination

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

My overall impression was that for the price I paid, I got an excellent getaway with great food. If you are going on the cruise of a lifetime, I would skip this ship, as it is a little more dated and tired in terms of decor. However if you're looking for great value, a fun getaway, and a relaxing vacation - this is good value for money.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The food was much better than I was expecting. We ate mostly at the buffets, were you will find 24 hour pizza and sandwiches, and a varietly of daily menu selections during dining hours. Expect better quality, more flavorful food than you would have at a chain buffet on land. Save room for dessert at each meal, the dessserts are top notch!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Despite the genric titles of their shows, MAKE SURE you go to at least one musical or show on the ship. They put a lot of effort into them, and considering they are included at no extra charge, "Living in America' and "Showtime" were lively, entertaining memories.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our beds were made twice per day, clean fresh towels, and helpful smiling staff. I was pleased.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Carnival Imagination was a clean ship. But the decor, with bright red and blue rope lighting in the grand lobby, the brass and gold accents everywhere, and the neon bubbles lighting the buffet dining room, the ship looks a little tired. Wall finishes and decorations show wear and tear from years of travelers. Perhaps high style in the early 90's? I noticed alot of lighting and fixtures were burned out. You can tell they've given up on the upkeep until this ship gets remodeled.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Clean, modern appointments as compared to other ships I have been on. Flat panel TV, plenty of storage for luggage, and comfortable bedding an pillows. However, only ONE electrical outlet per stateroom, so if you plan on charging phones, laptops and ipods, bring a power strip.