Great cruise for first experience

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

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Helpful Votes: 46

Review summary

This was our first experience at cruising, and the Carnival team made it a very positive experience. The staff ore the golden mine of this business. They were always available to assist, provide a smile, and excellent service. A variety of food was readily available, and for the most part, of very good quality. The debarkation/embarkation at various ports of call was handled quickly and efficiently. The entertainment was a little weak, so we ended up not attending many of the "opportunities". The biggest downside was the surprise that a soda or a bottle of water was not included in the price. Even though coffee and tea were free and always available, they were both instant and poor quality. Also, some of the activities, like billiards or putt-putt golf required equipment rental. These things together felt like I was being being milked for every extra cent. We successfully resisted the constant bombardment of ways to spend more money every day with Carnival; which led to a less satisfying cruise experience. We expected to be harassed by locals in ports of call, but we pressured even more on the ship. We spent the extra $30/person to eat in the Golden Fleece steak house on board for our anniversary. The food was extremely well done, and the wait staff was top of the line.

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Ports of call

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras