This cruise line seemed to charge you for almost everything! All about money I did not feel pampered I felt like they tried to hustle me.

Item: Carnival Liberty
Rating: 3.5
Author: tbarnett19124

Carnival Liberty Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

tbarnett19124

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 20, 2018

Ship: Carnival Liberty

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8207

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Over all I heard a lot of sad stories from staff. Like how they are away from their families, I heard that one just had twins and that he worked hard to support his family and that is why he was not at the birth. .I heard that someone had a sick son. All money hungry moves to play on your emotions!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

They cut off food at a certain point to some restaurants which left you with limited choices.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Basketball, mini golf was cut off at 5:00 so you delr rushed to do anything!

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Some were Very friendly but it didn't seem sincere because everything seemed fueled by tips

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very nice

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't get drunk because they will charge you up! And the drink packages are ridiculous

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Had a nice time with the locals

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

1 out of 5

Nothing to do, I did not get off because even staff and donkey said that it has nothing. I should not had to pay for that!

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

6 Comments

LMG1988 6 years ago

Working on the ship is a way for them to provide for their families. It gives them an opportunity that they otherwise may never get to better themselves and move up. Many said they open up a little business when they make enough... We can take the stories as sad, but still be happy for them that they have a job to help their loved ones. One cabin steward was telling us about losing one brother in a flood and another one was ill in there hospital. We asked about where she was from, etc; she didn't just volunteer info. She was in good spirits though. Most are. I am thankful that we can meet them and support them. I have never felt they were fishing for more tips. Never. We love to chat with them. It's a win win vacation for us.

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onlysail 6 years ago

Your a cold hearted cynic. Shame on you

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CVCruiser 6 years ago

They are doing what they can to make a living for themselves and their families. Ive talked to many crew members, and I dont think the stories they share are a play or move to get tips. For some maybe, but not the majority. They work hard on the ship, and most all Ive met were decent people.

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kzandamom 6 years ago

We’ve heard them to which makes us tip more on a daily basis when someone goes above and beyond. We probably over do it but we tip $10 (depending on how many is in wait staff) for 2 of us every night for dinner. If they really exceed our expectations we give them $20. Regardless of the situation. The majority of the are from third world countries and come to the ships to provide for their families because there is no way they can do it where they live. I’ve been on cruises where I’ve seen people (who went on the cruise) complain that they even have to pay tips at the end of the cruise. Makes me wonder why they are even there or if they tip wait staff at restaurants where they live. Sad world we live in.

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Lopaka 6 years ago

"...money hungry moves to play on your emotions?". Or maybe just sharing some of the challenges they face in a quest to support their families while serving YOUR desire for a great cruise.

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14Cruzdude 6 years ago

Great. Thanks

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