It was good and I was comfortable

Carnival Radiance Cruise Review to Mexico

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
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Carnival Radiance

4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 04, 2023

Ship: Carnival Radiance

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6341

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I was my 1st time on a cruise, it was better than I thought but I really didnt have much expectations, but there is some things Id change. Would i come back to Carnival?, maybe. Im curious about costa firenze, but depending on whats offered idk...we'll see...

Embarkation

4 out of 5
It was good

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The sunrise resturaunt was THE BEST. The rest were ok. Bar drinks added too much ice, Drinks tasted watered down big time.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
We tried all, and it was okay....

Entertainment

3 out of 5
It was okay. Wish Djs played more variety.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5
Didnt try. My daughters didnt like vibe. We went at a bad time. Employee seemed irritated. And a lady was complaining.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
At Sunrise resturaunt our server KENNETH was awesome, so kind. We even met chef Alapati who was so nice to us. They def. Were a highlight of our trip.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Yes.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
It was ok, wish it was a tad bigger, but it served it purpose.

Ship tip

Get the drink package lol

Ports of call

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

5 out of 5

Catalina Island, California

1 out of 5
Although Catatina seems pretty. I was infested with bees, wasps that were buzzn around all as we walked. Alot of overflowed garbages, and only a few clean places to dine.

Ensenada, Mexico

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
Okay i guess, will upgrade to passport for faster exit. Elevators werent workn so lots of us used stairs. And guy in front of us was drinking vodka and being loud and Obnoxious, worker told him something but that just seemed to make him act louder..
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5 Comments

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your first cruise

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Glad your first cruise was better than expected. Hope you sail again and each cruise is better than the one before.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

Greengator    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

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