Our Worst Cruise Ever

Item: Carnival Pride
Rating: 1
Author: newlovej

Carnival Pride Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

newlovej

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 77

Overall rating:

1 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 25, 2016

Ship: Carnival Pride

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 7138

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

The longest wait to embarkation. The time given for us to embark was not honored. Smallest cabin ever on any of our cruises. Poor service. Food choices and quality was terrible. Dining Room service was slow and food was not very good.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Smallest cabin we have ever had on any cruise ship.

Ship tip

Don't waste your money.

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Ports of call

Baltimore, Maryland

3 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

1 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

1 out of 5

27 Comments

kathy48 8 years ago

Also holiday Inn express at the stadiums has a cruise package w shuttle service, we stayed there last year for our cruise. This year we r staying at the best Western w our friends.

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malbina 8 years ago

No they provide a hairdryer

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octa 8 years ago

Do I need to bring a hairdryer on the Pride

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tonidrich4111 8 years ago

Can someone tell me how to schedule staggered check in. It is not showing up on my online check in page.

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tonidrich4111 8 years ago

I love this ship and embarkation has always been a breeze. My cabins, which are usually premium balcony or ocean suite are always roomie.

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CHIPPER333 8 years ago

Will be on the Pride on the 16th- can't wait!

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kayleebee 8 years ago

I am not sure if you have heard the news I am in Australia and have heard it. But maybe the fact that hurricane Matthew is barreling down that exact coast might have something to do with it. I would rather take forever to embark than risk the journey you may have been destined for just relax enjoy you holiday let the captain and crew do their job and keep you safe :)

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karlkleinpaste 8 years ago

We have sailed the Pride twice before, and will do so again next month. Always a pleasure to be aboard her. Lovely ship, helpful and attentive crew, great memories.

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Kakimomdad 8 years ago

The Pride is my favorite ship this far, you want a bad ship try the Sunshine.....

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CruiserKel 8 years ago

Which cruise jillcruisn?

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jillcruisn 8 years ago

IdQOzZWZV.... Wow! We will be on that cruise also!!!

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nursetami 8 years ago

Sounds like if you are looking for problems you will find problems. it's all in the attitude.

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maryred 8 years ago

Having cruised 3 times this year on the Pride, and the time you picked (or assigned if you failed to pick) is for your security scan & check-in not embarkation. Unless you have priority port personnel will not even let you in the building before that time. Everyone of my cruises for the Pride have stated on the boarding pass that embarkation will commence at 1:30 and end 90 minutes before the scheduled sailing time. But each one of those cruises they did start general embarkation earlier than stated, 1 cruise even started non-priority boarding at 11 am.

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punkinpie 8 years ago

Going on Pride in April 2018 retirement cruise. try for positive reviews

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camps25e 8 years ago

Maybe confusing check in time with embarkation? If you haven't cruised with Carnival before you can check in at the earliest time but that doesn't mean you're getting on the ship at that time.Platinum/Diamond/back to back cruisers and fttf have priority.

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mobay408 8 years ago

Thank u for info

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ladyluck120 8 years ago

mobay, best western on O'Donnell st. has park and cruise. I'm going to stay there for the first time. it has a lot of good reviews. it's about a seven minute drive to the port. if you make a reservation call and make sure you say you want the park and cruise package.

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plucas72 8 years ago

Love the pride!! Been on her many times. Going again on the 16th, can't wait!!!

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CruiserKel 8 years ago

Never been on the Pride but so looking forward to January 2. Never met a Carnival ship I didn't like . Cruising is what you make of it

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malbina 8 years ago

I got off the Pride this past weekend and it was my first cruise and I loved it. Service was great..I will do it again next year

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mobay408 8 years ago

Can anybody recommend a hotel In Baltimore near port with shuttle To port Thank u

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Deniseg 8 years ago

I was just in the Pride in March and loved everything. Sorry you had a terrible time.

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rltmjt403 8 years ago

Been on the Pride 6 times most recently 2 weeks ago. Love it! You just can't please everyone!

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crstine3 8 years ago

I've been on the Pride and I'm going again next year. Loved it and disagree completely. Like Callierose said..it's a matter of taste.

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ladyluck120 8 years ago

I'm going on my first cruise in December so I like coming on here and see reviews. this is the first time I heard negative on so many things. hope I enjoy myself like so many others on here.

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Callierose 8 years ago

I loved the Pride! Guess it's a matter of taste!

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Eagleeyepcs 8 years ago

I don't know of any ship ever that has embarked at exactly the time given! Smallest room? Um research could of solved that problem! There are a bunch of site... Including the cruises site... That tells you exactly how big the room is and many even show pictures of the room.

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