Carnival Pride 4/21/2024

Carnival Pride Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 108

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Carnival Pride

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Baltimore Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 21, 2024

Ship: Carnival Pride

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1210

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 months ago

Review summary

I had a nice vacation this cruise. Spent too much time in the casino, so hoping I'll get some good casino offers for my next cruise. Came home sick though😷😣

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Although we had to change ports and travel to Norfolk VA to embark, it couldn't have gone any smoother.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
Food was good in the dining room most nights. Of course my favorites are Guys Burgers and Blue Iguana Cantina. Didn't really go to the buffets other than for salad.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Seemed like less to do this cruise which resulted in me spending more time in the casino. Did attend a few trivia games, but it's like they have the member of the fun squad with the heaviest foreign accent to do trivia.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Saw one show that was new to me, and this was only my 4th cruise. One great singer and the rest were just OK. DJ in the night club was pretty good though.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Staff is always top notch. Only issue was the lady at Java Blue always seemed a little grumpy lol

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Pride is an old but beautiful ship.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
First time in an ocean view where all my other cruises I've had a balcony. It was just fine and really didn't miss having a balcony at all. Found it to stay much cooler and would definitely book an ocean view cabin in the future.

Ship tip

As always, get to venues early, comedy, shows and quest especially since it fills up quickly. Get a room on deck 1 midship close to an elevator. Best location we had yet. Allowed us to get on and off the ship quickly at ports.

Ports of call

Baltimore, Maryland

5 out of 5
Left from Norfolk this cruise.

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5
We only get off in Freeport long enough to buy some souvenirs and jerk chicken.

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5
Purchased a clamshell, best decision ever as there is very little shade. Snorkeling is ok. The lunch they provide was edible and did the job. Just wish our drink package would work on the private islands as getting drinks there was ridiculous!

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Love Grand Turk! Plenty of sea life to see while snorkeling and I also got engaged there this trip!

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Digital Debark worked well for us. We carried off all luggage and got through in like 20 mins.

Traveler Photos

Porkchop in MDR Lobster in MDR Bonsai Sushi boat was excellent Apps in the MDR Apps in the MDR Ocean view cabin 1210 Ocean view cabin 1210 Beach right off the ship. My boyfriend proposed on one of my favorite islands! View from the clam shell Definitely glad we got the clam shell
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11 Comments

BPRD2696     6 months ago

Awesome. Congrats. Thanks for sharing.

princesspeaches     6 months ago

Congrats!

TheBigSalad     6 months ago

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your experience.

kwilson757     6 months ago

Congrats on your engagement! 🎉

DessertSteaks     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody     6 months ago

Thanks for posting

lincoln     6 months ago

Congratulations on your engagement! Sorry you fell ill. Otherwise sounds like a great cruise’

cruising2004     6 months ago

Fingers crossed on those casino deals! Thanks for your review. Oh, congratulations too!

Lounray     6 months ago

Awesome, thanks for sharing

HeavySeas     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog     6 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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