So much fun!

Item: Carnival Imagination
Rating: 4.8
Author: 1HappyMama

Carnival Imagination Cruise Review to Mexico

1HappyMama

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 24, 2017

Ship: Carnival Imagination

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: R-179

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

This Carnival cruise was a lot of fun. We can’t wait to go on our next one. If you’ve never tried it, you should start with this one. Short & sweet but a ton of fun!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Super quick process. We paid for faster to the fun & got through easily!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Everything was great, there was only one night that we opted for the buffet instead of the dining room. We had anytime dining & the wait was never longer than 10 minuets. Food was perfectly cooked, good variety. You won’t be disappointed.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

There’s so much to do, mini golf, swimming, comedy, dancing, music.

Entertainment

Didn’t attend

Children's Programs

No young children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Anything you need, anytime. This is your chance to really relax.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

You definitely get what you pay for. Not the newest ship, could use an update but really, not a big deal. The food & service makes up for that. The only real issue would be the smell in the room, there was a constant smell from the bathroom, not horrible but still, it was there. Easy enough, just close the door. I imagine we could have changed rooms if I had wanted.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Larger than I thought it would be and other than the bathroom smell it was great. We had an inside cabin so no window or balcony but we didn’t spend a lot of time there either.

Ship tip

Make sure to go by the Taste Bar every night. You get to sample great food from the restaurants & it’s something easy to do while you’re waiting for your table.

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Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California Did not visit port

We live in SoCal

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Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5

We rented a golf cart & drove around. Then ate at Catalina Cantina based on a tip from a friend. Had a good time here. No wait for the tender either way.

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Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5

The *best* time! We booked our excursion before leaving on the cruise & went kayaking to see La Bufadora. Loved every minute. The guides Carlos, Rebecca made it fun & educational. Don’t miss the tacos & pina coladas afterward either. It was our first time (5 of us) and they made it so easy!

Thumbs Up 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Easy. Packed our things the night before, then they were waiting for us in the debarkation area when we left. No problems at all.

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3 Comments

cbcruisin 7 years ago

ddad - have a great time! Eat dinner in the dining room, don't over analyze "formal night", eat @ Guy's & Blue Iguana, go to the comedy shows & the shows in the main lounge, order room service in the morning, read the fun times, go to sea day brunch, rent a golf cart on Catalina, do the casino tour on Catalina, do a winery tour in Ensenada!!!! Have a great time!!!! And DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF!!!

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ddad 7 years ago

We are going November 27th... just can’t hardly wait... Excited every day! This will be our first 🙂🛳♥️

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cbcruisin 7 years ago

We were on the same cruise! Had a blast!!! It was my 24th Carnival cruise & have never had a bad cruise

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