Super fun, but came home with bed bugs

Item: Carnival Inspiration
Rating: 3.8
Author: JenLynnAck

Carnival Inspiration Cruise Review to Mexico

JenLynnAck

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 31

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 13, 2017

Ship: Carnival Inspiration

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: M11

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

I am part of a small group of pastors who used this cruise as an annual retreat. We had a blast and found many opportunities for group development and one-on-one bonding time. We're already planning to make this an annual event!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Fast, smooth, ahead of schedule.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Food and drink are plentiful. Quality is a little hit-and-miss, but you can always find something good.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Fitness center is great. Serenity lounge for adults-only hot tubs was much welcome alternative to other pool areas overflowing with kids.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Stage shows were mediocre - would have enjoyed some higher quality singer/dancer options. Doug Wilson was a great comedian but Jason Love was not.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All staff were outstanding! I would give them 10 stars.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Layout is just fine. Aesthetic design is verrrrrrry dated, could use a facelift. So dark and 80s-lounge feeling everywhere inside.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Very comfortable, very clean, plenty of room. The low score is because I was severely bitten by what I believe were bed bugs. The front desk staff and steward heard my concerns, but an inspection was not able to occur until we had to disembark, so I do not know what was found. All I know is, I woke up at 5am on the final morning with at least 20 bites on each of my calves.