Fun time on the Fun Ship

Item: Carnival Inspiration
Rating: 4
Author: cjjkp

Carnival Inspiration Cruise Review to Mexico

cjjkp

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 27, 2020

Ship: Carnival Inspiration

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M184

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

We live 10 miles from the Long Beach port. It is an easy cruise for us to take. The cruise met all of our expectations. Keep in mind this is not a high end luxury cruise, but more of a fun cruise. It was an enjoyable getaway. We are sure to do it again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very easy and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

They were very good. Not the outstanding food on more expensive cruises, but very good for the price. It met or exceeded out expectations.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

We really enjoyed the comedy club...Outstanding. The main stage show was very good. Wanted to use the hot tub, but it was always full when we tried. There was a good variety of activities, however, many of them were not of interest to us.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Doug the comedian was great. I can't remember the other comedian's name, but he was very good also. The comedy club was something I was looking forward to and it was great. The main stage show was also very good.

Children's Programs

No kids, did not use it.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Some personnel were outstanding, others were good. Did not have a bad experience, but not all of them deserve outstanding service.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

All was very clean and well maintained. My biggest complaint is that it is hard to find a good seat in the main theater. There are a lot of seats that have obstructed view. Dining rooms were very good as were the buffets.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

What we expected. Not a big room, but big enough for the two of us. Very clean. Room steward was outstanding

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

3 out of 5

We did not do anything in Long Beach. Just got on and off the cruise.

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Catalina Island, California

4 out of 5

Quaint city of Avalon. Not a lot to do. We took the glass bottom boat and had an enjoyable time.

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Ensenada, Mexico

4 out of 5

Ensenada is OK. Not much to do except shop and drink. Took the Bufadora and city tour. Blow hole was fun. The flea market was a gauntlet of vendors. The city tour was mildly interesting but nothing outstanding.

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