Did not meet expectations
Carnival Pride Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)
Sail date: January 15, 2017
Ship: Carnival Pride
Cabin type: Suite
Cabin number: 6156
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
As much as Carnival stresses that their cruise is all about the customers experience I found it a continuous effort to try and extract money from us be it on board, shore excursions or shopping at their ports of call stores. I found the decor very dated and tired, the staff was okay but not great, the food was cafeteria worthy - quantity over quality. Dining in The David Restaurant one night did show what they were capable of providing. It is apparent Carnival has found ways to minimize costs (and quality) of food and staff to the detriment of cruisers. Mandatory tipping policy diminishes staff's desire to provide superior service. Even so we provided extra tips when merited.
Spa services were staffed with relatively inexperienced masseuses. My wife's treatments were very good - but pricey.
Boarding was a breeze, departure somewhat less so.
In the future we look to cruise on a higher rated line with four or five star vs two to three star which I rated The Pride on this trip.
Ship experiences
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Ship tip
Wait for it to be dry docked and refitted (this or next year?). Do your research to make sure experience matches expectations.
Ports of call
Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras