First and Last

Carnival Pride Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

reddoggreenwell

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Bahamas (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 22, 2017

Ship: Carnival Pride

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7205

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

First and last cruise. The long waits might have been bearable if entertainment and activities were good. Disappointed after all the hype. My feeling is that if you like to eat and drink it is great. Not for me.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Terrible long slow lines. I have a bad back and could have use a seat while my husband waited.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All food excellent. Service outstanding.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Nothing of interest.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Comics were good. Bar entertainment poor. Steel band girl only suitable.m

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Excellent especially Normandie restaurant (Aria Iwan "Shat). Normandie had best entertainment. Sports bar (Ivana) and tequila bar (Eric) personnel the best.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

I guess it was ok. Appeared well-maintained and clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin excellent and well maintained by Eduardo who took very good care of us.

Ship tip

Expect long waiting lines for everything.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Baltimore, Maryland

5 out of 5

Its a port. What is there to thing about. My first and last cruise.

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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5

Beautiful scenery. No Excursion

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Nassau, Bahamas Did not visit port

Sick

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Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

5 out of 5

Excellent. People friendly and hospitable. Took tour and garden excursion.

Thumbs Up 3

Disembarkation

2 out of 5

2.5 hours wait. Enough said.

6 Comments

acameron10 6 years ago

Your right cruising is not for everyone , my brother hated it ,he got sea sick and he did not like the crowds so they fly to the islands I myself ,love it , me and my boyfriend would like on a ship if we could

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MarkEM 7 years ago

Two and a half hour wait to go on board sounds terrible. Did you get there during the time slot that you signed up for?

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SueTomCruisers 7 years ago

First and last cruise, but 4 stars?

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sleonard2 7 years ago

May as well leave the cruising to others who appreciate it!!!

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nleaton13 7 years ago

A cruise all what you make if it. Your there relax enjoy make it a memorable vacation

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Slacktide 7 years ago

It's not for everybody, myself I find enjoyment in the boat ride alone.

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