The Long Awaited Return to Cruising

Item: Carnival Pride
Rating: 4.2
Author: Carnivalfoodie

Carnival Pride Cruise Review

Carnivalfoodie

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

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Reviews: 25

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Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5

7 Night Western Caribbean (Tampa Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 13, 2022

Ship: Carnival Pride

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

After a three year wait that included four cancelled cruises, it was wonderful to sail again. Carnival delivers value

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Everything was delayed 2+ hours as the ship arrived late due to rough waters. Not Carnival’s fault. And I respect Mother Nature too much to blame her.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Mostly good. The Flatiron steak is no longer served every night in the MDR. Its replacement was a grizzly sirloin strip…yuck. Guy’s was incredible. Always is!! No more S’mores Parfaits. I almost wept

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Just okay

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Impeccable staff. Room Steward was Joner from Indonesia. Great guy, fun and charming.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Ship may be old but still looks good

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Had a Vista Suite with wraparound balcony. A sweet suite. Aft view is cool.

Ship tip

You’re in for a good time

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Tampa, Florida

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth and well organized

Traveler Photos

View from our Vista Suite aft wraparound balcony

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