Wrong itinerary to start. Was suppose to be Cabo, Mazatlan and then Puerto Vallarta. Turned out to be just he opposite arrival in ports. Also, this was a party ship and was for young adults and not seniors.

Item: Carnival Panorama
Rating: 2.8
Author: dcowee

Carnival Panorama Cruise Review to Mexico

dcowee

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

2.8 out of 5

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7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 04, 2021

Ship: Carnival Panorama

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9329

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Never again with Carnival. They are the party cruise line.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Both pools had kids in then day and night.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Only two swim pool both had kids in all the time.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Right below the Lido deck where all the parties started at 10:00. Pounding noise all night on three of the 7 nights.

Ship tip

Don't be a party ship, senior have the money, not kids.

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Ports of call

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

4 out of 5

Mazatlan, Mexico

4 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

1 out of 5

Changed port dates so, was only here till 1:00pm

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

15 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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roynelson56 2 years ago

We sail Carnival for the demographic. We are in our late 50's. I don't like the pretentious, judgemental people on other lines. To each their own.

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Kkitty44 2 years ago

Not just holland but celebrity on a Hawaiian itinerary is for you, maybe. I did that cruise and it was mostly seniors and seniors activities. Carnival is for fun and for families

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CaribLifestyle 2 years ago

Lol everybody knows carnival is fun ship..

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Retired1064 2 years ago

Glad to hear it’s the party fun ship. Looking forward to our next trip, my wife and I are 60 so I think we’re close to seniors. Thanks for the review, don’t think the reversed itinerary change would even go through my mind. We have been on Holland and that sounds more for you in my opinion.

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hollysmomtravel 2 years ago

It helps to do research before you book. Not only would you have seen that the Carnival line is the party or "fun" ships, but also the booking certains rooms are guaranteed to be noisier than others. It's a shame you want the entire line to change because youade a bad choice. HOLLAND or Princess or at least half a dozen others sound like they are more your speed. Not all seniors are ready for quiet and sedate

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javawoody 2 years ago

thanks for the update

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dbsu58 2 years ago

May I suggest using the adults only Serenity Area. You will not find children in there. Or perhaps the Havana area on the ship. No one under 12 allowed. It It is rather pricey and you won't see many older kids there

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NJCruiseGuy 2 years ago

If you are a “senior with money”, try Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Viking, Silversea or Oceania. If you are a “senior with less money”, try Holland America, Princess, Azamara or Celebrity.

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DebandMarkC 2 years ago

Keep trying other cruise lines until you find one that fits you and your budget

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petesmate 2 years ago

Sorry your vacation was a disappointment. Hope your next travel adventure is better for you.

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RetiredRay 2 years ago

A cruise is what you make of it. We do not drink, do not ‘party’, are over 65, and had a great time overall on the Panorama. We also did some intelligent research and did not take a room near noise areas, even though we were unilaterally ‘upgraded’ to a bad room, they moved us to a quiet one. But, probably not for you. Holland instead?

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Perhaps you are correct, Carnival is not for you. Isn’t it wonderful that you have choices?!?

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cruising2004 2 years ago

I’m sorry you did not enjoy your cruise.

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LaurieBeth 2 years ago

Carnival has always been known as a party ship. I'm sorry you had a miserable time.

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