A bit hectic

Carnival Imagination Cruise Review to Mexico

sgj

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

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4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 18, 2018

Ship: Carnival Imagination

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: U102

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The cruise was a bit hectic, not much time to relax in the quiet. We hit a storm and half of my party got sick. Catalina Island is gorgeous, and I 'll be going back, for sure. Bit will most likely just take the ferry. Ensanada was rainy with no beach. I wish I would have booked the extra day and made it down to Cabo. I will definitely not go again in Feb. The hot tubs were so full we couldn't get in. The food in the dining room was excellent, and the buffet was ok. The pull out couch was very hard and uncomfortable. But I'm very happy we had a balcony. The drink bill added up fast between all of us, But the kids had fun . And we have some fun memories to bring home. Not sure I'll do this one again .

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Kind of lounge bar, casino style atmosphere.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

They liked it, although I'm not sure what they did. My grandson said it was raining, so they just watched tv. I know they did a craft one day. I see the appeal of parents having some private time. But it was a family vacation, and wanted us to spend more time together.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Our room staff was wonderful, but the bar staff and the buffet staff were not friendly.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

The pullout couch was hard and uncomfortable , but I'm very happy we booked the larger suite. It's a small space to be crammed into for several days with kids. Especially when a couple of our party were sick. Room service was nice, but the food was sub par. The balcony was wonderful. But very windy in Feb.