4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)
Sail date: February 05, 2018
Ship:
Carnival Inspiration
Cabin type: Oceanview
Cabin number: E90
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 6 years ago
Review summary
I had a great time. Carnival really puts a lot of effort into making sure their guests have a great time and a lot of choices of activities.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Our dining room staff was fabulous. I'm gluten free due to an allergy and they were very conscientious of that. They also took the time to learn all our names and check in often. The people in the morning buffet were also great. I ate in the dining room one morning, too, and i was by myself. They really went out of their way to check on me and see how I was doing.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
The 80's Music Trivia dance party, the Mardi Gras party, the Michael Jackson trivia party and the Love & Marriage show were among my favorites. Our cruise director, Nono, was fantastic.
Entertainment
I didn't attend any of the shows or watch any bands play.
Children's Programs
I was not traveling with kids
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
There is only one plug in, so be aware of that when you're packing. The room was just what I expected, small, but functional. The room steward and her staff were fantastic. She talked to us everytime we saw her and she knew our names.
Ship tip
Take the stairs. You'll get exercise and you won't have to wait for the elevators. Oh, and every chance you get, use the hand sanitizer.
We didn't do an excursion, just got off and walked around. They do need more staff at the port checking ID's and ship cards to get the lines under control. We were headed back a few hours before the ship left and waited an hour just to get on a tender to get back to the ship.
We did the Bufadora excursion. They did take us to a tequila tasting, which wasn't on the activity list, and the flea market is a gauntlet of sellers who all try and get you in their store. I really didn't like that part at all. If you don't want to deal with that, walk outside the flea market street behind where the cars are and go see the ocean blowhole.
I can only speak of the one cruise I have been on. Carnival made it the best vacation ever. Very inexpensive, and with great food, great shipmates, cool ports of call, and fun activities, I have found my new addiction!
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