Fun but overall a little disappointing

Item: Carnival Imagination
Rating: 4
Author: dlej3

Carnival Imagination Cruise Review to Mexico

dlej3

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 05, 2018

Ship: Carnival Imagination

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: U99

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Overall it was nice to getaway and cruising is always relaxing but this one left a bit to be desired around onboard activities and food. It was also not as family friendly as we had hoped. The staff was amazing and the ship was very clean. We also had fun at each port.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Super confusing and too many steps to the process. Should be able to check-in and do everything with one person. Also no welcome committee or drinks like on other cruise lines.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Food was very disappointing and more banquet food then five star and there was an upcharge for some food items.. other cruise lines unclude everything and the food is unlike anything you can get elsewhere.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

The ship was a little small and not truly family friendly. No changing tables in any bathrooms and babies aren't allowed in the pool. Also only one pool onboard.. it was stuffed on at sea day. Other entertainment is also limited. Nightclub was boring and many events had no attendees. Shows were ok. The comedians were the best part! Very funny and down to earth.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

See comment on onboard activities

Children's Programs

2 out of 5

Aside from a build-a-bear event which was quick and impersonal and the camps there us not much for kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

A lot of great people onboard who work their buns off. Enhoyed meetjng manynof them

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Very clean and people were constantly cleaning all the time

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Small and a bit awkward layout but good and lits of storage.

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

4 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

5 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

3 Comments

DebandMarkC 6 years ago

Very good information

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DenMitch 6 years ago

👍

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IkeDeb 6 years ago

Great

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Other reviews of this sailing

excellent, more than what I expected, would go again

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