Just loved the Pride

Carnival Pride Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 52

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
Carnival Pride

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 14, 2019

Ship: Carnival Pride

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8271

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Loved the Pride. Smaller ship but service was superior. I have sailed on Royal Caribbean Norwegian Disney and Regent Seas. Carnival Pride compares favorably with them. Sailing on Norwegian Escape August 11. Interesting to see how a huge ship compares to the smaller Pride.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Waited about a half hour and was on by 12:30 and at the pool.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Only ate at main dining room. Food was fantastic. Different menu every night. Only went to buffet to bring food back to our place at the pool. Buffets were always crowded.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Loved the pool area. No problem getting lounges. Waiter service was superior. Never had to wait for a drink.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Entertainment was sub par. Not enjoyable.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent service. Dining room staff was great as was our cabin attendant. We were in room #8271. Ocean suit. Sorry can’t figure out how to post pictures for this review

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Immaculate. Crew was always cleaning

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Spacious. Traveled with daughter and two granddaughters. Lots of storage.

Ports of call

Baltimore, Maryland

5 out of 5
We stayed two days before cruise in Baltimore and went to inner harbor. Loved it. We did the Aquarium the ships and a cruise of the inner harbor. Ate at Phillips Seafood. A must for everyone. Also ate at Tir Na Nog an “Irish Pub”. Great bar food.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5
What can I say. Wonderful day at the beach

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5
Shopped and the girls had their hair braided.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Loved Grand Turk. Went to Margaritaville. Worth the money.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Waited about an hour in Ted Frog Pub and then off we went. Off at 10:30
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5 Comments

matthewfreil    5 years ago

The wife and I have been on the Pride before, took 2 cruise newbies with us. We all had a blast, so much so we have another cruise booked on her for September. As for the NCL Escape, it’s a beautiful vessel and we thoroughly enjoyed our time on her as well. What I’ve found is as long as I’m not at work any cruise can be wonderful. Keep expectations realistic and you’ll never be disappointed!

DiegoZZ    5 years ago

The larger ships have so many more wonderful things to do. But I would never use them, so why have them!!

eddiemac1    5 years ago

It's not a bad ship but doesn't come close to the others you mentioned

bjj4me    5 years ago

Love the Pride!

nursesandi    5 years ago

The Pride was my first cruise. Enjoyed it more than larger Magic. Guess I’m just a country girl 👧

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