EXPECTED MORE FOR A FAMILY CRUISE/ POOLS TOO SMALL ONLT 2 JACCUZI SUPER SMALL

Item: Carnival Panorama
Rating: 3.3
Author: alexmontoya032

Carnival Panorama Cruise Review to Mexico

alexmontoya032

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

3.3 out of 5

7 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 18, 2023

Ship: Carnival Panorama

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8250

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This boat is not for smaller children activities are aimed for teens and grown ups. 2 Pools and 2 Jacuzzis they are too small all you saw were the smaller kids and teens in there. Smaller kids mostly causing mayhem, not very enjoyable for adults if you ask me. Water was definitely dirty the whole time we were there only got in 2 to jacuzzi to over packed.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

FAST AND EFFICIENT

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

IF YOU PAY FOR THE UPCHARGE FOR BUBALY IT DOES NOT COVER COFFEE OR SMOOTHIES/ SHAKES AND SODA IS NOT AVAILABLE YOU HAVE TO ASK EVERYTIME YOU WANT ONE

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

THERE IS NOT ENOUGHT TO DO WITH KIDS/ ITS ALL AIMED AT THE OLDER CROUD. NO SHOWS AFTER 7PM FOR KIDS POOLS ARE TAKEN OVER BY ALL THE LITTLE KIDS AND TEENS NOT ENOUGHT ROOM FOR ADULTS IN HOT TUB OR POOLS

Entertainment

1 out of 5

I WISH WE HAD A VARIERTY OF MUSIC NOT JUST ONE TYPE AND DEFENETYL SHOWS FOR KIDS/ THE ARCADE IS AN UPCHARGE ALSO THE SKY ZONE THERE WAS NO RACE CARS AS ADVERTISED EITHER HUGE LINES FOR WATER SLIDES

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

NO PROGRAM FOR KIDS ALL TEEN AND UP

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

VERY GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ROOMS WERE KEEP CLEAN

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

IT COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

ROOM IS A GOOD SIZE FOR 2 TEENS SHARING A ROOM NOT FOR A FAMILY TOO SMALL

Ship tip

DO YOUR REASERCH

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Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

5 out of 5

LOVEDD IT HERE

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Mazatlan, Mexico

2 out of 5

DID NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS PORT TO MUCH GOING ON

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

5 out of 5

LOVED IT EASY ON AND EASY OFF

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

IF YOU PUT YOUR BAGS OUT OVERNIGHT YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR EVERYONE WHO DIDNT TO GET OFF FIRTS

11 Comments

Mermaid0nLand 1 year ago

I too am confused by your review. Camp Ocean has many activities for kids to do, you must sign them up though. As long as they have room the kids can go. Your recommendation is to do research...since when has Carnival have race cars?

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smiddlet 1 year ago

You may need to re-adjust your expectations and try Disneyland.

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LisaKitty 1 year ago

Sounds to me like you were expecting the amenities and "Child focus" of a Disney Cruise, but were only willing/able to pat a Carnival price. Hence your disappointment. Unless you re-set your expectations, or up your budget, I'm afraid you are going to continue to be disappointed.

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carrieluvsgreg 1 year ago

I’m confused- embarkation was “fast and efficient “ yet got two stars… Kids programs- did your kids go to camp carnival? You didn’t mention it… that is the kids programs. They do organized activities together. There are two separate teen groups too. You didn’t mention if your kids participated in any of that. As far as the bottomless bubbles… it’s in the name- if there’s not bubbles, it’s not included… those options are included with cheers. (At a significant price increase). As far as the size of your stateroom, I personally have never understood traveling as a family of four cramming into one stateroom.. we always got our kids their own room- they way the had a tv, bathroom and room to forward out. Traveling in one room would not be a vacation for us. Carnival is “the fun ship” they are family friendly- but not kid centric. If that’s what you’re seeking- dig deep in your pockets- your line is out there but it’ll cost $$$ but you’ll be delighted that soda is included.

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Jesus33 1 year ago

Please take this experience up with Guest Care Services through the email. It's the very fine print located at the bottom of the site.

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Joesacruisin 1 year ago

Definitely felt like Panorama"s pools and jacuzzi's were lacking. Along with the smallest smokiesed casino with the biggest capacity ship I've been on. Don't think I will cruise it again.

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willwork4cruz 1 year ago

YOU COULD USE THE ADULTS ONLY JACUZZI IF YOU DON'T LIKE KIDS.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for the review

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CruzeFan 1 year ago

It’s always important to do research and understand what it is and is not included in the basic cruise fare. Booking more than two people in the same room, unless two are under age 10, is never a good idea unless you are booking some type of suite. Cruising during spring break is rarely a good experience.

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry you were disappointed.

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