Carnival Sensation

Carnival Sensation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 99

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
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Carnival Sensation

4 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 16, 2016

Ship: Carnival Sensation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: E107

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

My favorite parts of the cruise were the comedians (Louis Johnson & Jason Blanchard - they were original & funny) and the Serenity deck hot tubs. If I was a kid, I would have thoroughly enjoyed the huge water slides which looked more fun than the tiny packed main pools (reminded me of overcrowded NYC public pools).

 

Our room porter Jonathan was genuinely friendly, helpful & attentive. Staff is hardworking & helpful.

 

The solo guitar player/singer was very good.

 

I wish there was better music & dancing on the main outdoor deck and that there was a private island as a destination.

 

The food was ok with the Mongolian station being the best imho.

 

My main peeve is that the antibacterial dispensers at the food buffet and restaurants always seemed to be empty.

 

We made the best of it & enjoyed ourselves

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The food was ok, not a lot of dining spots. The Mongolian station was the best imho. Told we could not bring bottled water onboard My main peeve is that the antibacterial dispensers at the food buffet and restaurants always seemed to be empty.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Meh ... I wish there was better music & dancing on the main outdoor deck

Entertainment

3 out of 5
The comedian, Louis Johnson & Jason Blanchard, were original & funny. The solo guitar player/singer was very good. Sorry I don't remember his name.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our room porter Jonathan was genuinely friendly, helpful & attentive. It was so great when the waiters danced & sang in the Fantasy dining room on the last nite!! They work so hard

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
It's an older ship, very basic, recently refurbished with furniture upgrade.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Good size for two adults Non-claustrophobic bathroom Nice size closets & entry way

Ship tip

They have a formal night so be prepared

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5
Go to the Wynwood Walls outdoor art exhibit & surrounding art district. It's free (except for parking) and only 10 minutes north of Port of Miami by car.

Key West, Florida

3 out of 5
Rent bikes & ride around to get Key Lime pie, conch fritters, see the lighthouse & aquarium, southernmost point in US.

Cozumel, Mexico

3 out of 5
Get off the boat asap since the beaches close at 5 or 6pm. Get a driver & go on tour or to beach Then go back to the pier to shop & drink.
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