Nice weekend getaway

Carnival Inspiration Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 31

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Carnival Inspiration

3 Night Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 25, 2017

Ship: Carnival Inspiration

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M119

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Really fun and we had a great time. Just what was needed to get away for the weekend. Even if you don't drink there is plenty to do (or not to do if you just want to chill).

Embarkation

5 out of 5
No issues here. Just walk past the cameras unless you plan on buying pictures.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
I was expecting cafeteria food and was pleasantly surprised by the options as well as the quality in the dining room. It felt like a very busy high-end restaurant. Most of the food was excellent and there were plenty of new things to try out. Be adventurous and try new things because the portion sizes are small and they usually had several different options each night.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Kids take over the main pool and hot tubs. They have a 21+ area with hot tubs that was never over crowded. We didn't do any activities except the comedy shows which were very good.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Great family comedy. We didn't go to the adult version but had a good time with the family stuff.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was very nice and one employee remembered out names.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Older ship but seemed to be in really good shape. Our sheets were a little dirty but they kept our room pretty clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Small but with only my wife and myself it was just right. Never heard neighbors next door but the partying from the drunk people across the hall was annoying. They should enforce some curfew hours by the apartments and make people take the loud parties to the party areas.

Ship tip

Either drink like a fish or don't touch the stuff. The soda package is really not necessary unless you are addicted to soda. They have juice for breakfast and lemonade/tea/coffee for lunch and dinner. Not sure on the alcohol package as we don't drink but the soda package wasn't worth it.

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5
Lots to do if you have the time. Always a fun place to visit.

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5
It was incredible. We had a blast with the ATV rides and ziplines. Lots to do for all types of tastes.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
It gets pretty backed up. We got lucky and got out quick but it could have been worse. Go to guest services the night before if you will need to because that line can get long.
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1 Comment

MrMrsRayford    7 years ago

I love cruises, I got my husband loving them. Every year he wants me to book a cruise.