tennischamp506 Cruise Review on Carnival Pride on Aug 13, 2017

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 67

Review summary

We had a great time on the Carnival Pride. We departed on August 13 and went to Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay, and Freeport. I have done this itinerary before 7 times, this being my 8th. We had a group of 13 people ranging in age from 11 to 85. We all had a blast. Embarkation-Disorganized but once checked in, we boarded the ship immediately. Never have seen it this way before. Many people trying to cut in line and the security officers didn't do anything but ok. We all checked in separately and boarded. Ship-The ship is older but is kept clean by the hardworking staff. Everywhere you look, someone is cleaning. Love the upgrades that the ship now has like Guys Burgers and Bonsai Sushi. Room-We had an ocean suite, very roomy. Our room steward was nice but we didn't see him much. His name was Jomel and he always kept our room clean with nice towel animals. Service-The service was OUTSTANDING. Probably the best service out of all my cruises. Our dining room waiters (Denis, Stephens, and Putu) were the BEST. They had us laughing every night. As I said, our room steward was nice but we didn't see him much. Every worker said hi and smiled when you walked past. Milan at the blue iguana tequila bar on the lido is amazing. Always served us with a smile and remembered our order. The cruise director was nice. He was Brandon. The Fun Squad which had Conor, Zoe, Baby Jade, and Katie (that's all i saw, there could have been more). They were amazing, very funny and energetic Food-The dinning room was amazing. Very good food. Guys Burgers was great and so was Bonsai Sushi. Didn't go to the buffet, so I can't speak on that. Entertainment-I'm the person that likes to just sit by the pool so I was fine doing that. Although, I saw many activities in the FunTimes that could be fun but I can't speak on them specifically. Vanessa, a guitar soloist, was SO GOOD! I listened to her every night she was playing. Loved her. Ports-Grand Turk was amazing. Go to Margaritaville! Half Moon Cay was beautiful! My favorite beach. Freeport was meh. Just went to a few stores right off the boat and got back on. Club O2-My son went to the teen club. He liked it. In last year's, there was no activity schedule, and he prefers it that way. This year, there was a schedule which he thought was ok. The club director was great, he said. Debarkation-Very smooth. Off the hot at 9:30 and breezed through customs. I love to cruise and will continue to do so. I have only been on the Carnival Pride but have 2 next year on the new Carnival Horizon scheduled. So excited! I enjoy carnival but am not against trying other lines. Carnival just constantly offers me great value and convenience, with me living only 20 mins from the port of baltimore.