Carnival Sensation Jan 16, 2017

Carnival Sensation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 6
Helpful Votes: 225

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
Carnival Sensation

5 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 16, 2017

Ship: Carnival Sensation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: M214

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Another fantastic cruise :)  We enjoy the older ships--they feel relaxing and comfortable, just like home.

Crew was awesome as always.  These folks bend over backwards to make us happy, and we appreciate all they do.  There was a call for the emergency response team to the crew quarters on our first morning at sea.  When we got home, we learned that a maintenance worker had a heart attack and passed away. There were somber faces and things were a little disorganized early in the morning, but by afternoon crew was cheerful and friendly as always.  Can you imagine having to do that at your workplace?  These folks are amazing.

Food was good, service was awesome,  The only thing sorely lacking was shows at night.  There were only a couple of shows and they were at later times, so we didn't attend.  There weren't many comedy shows, and again they were all later, so none for us.  Karaoke was the order of the day.  I enjoy going once, maybe twice, but then the divas and wannabes take over and it's not fun for us to watch anymore.

Would we sail on the Sensation again?  In a heartbeat.  Next time, we will take a game or some cards and have fun and maybe make new friends.  Sometimes it's good for us to have to entertain ourselves

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
It's an old ship with dated décor, but that's what makes her charming

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Comfy, clean and very quiet.

Ship tip

Don't miss the open dining area behind the Lido. It's one of our favorite spots on the ship.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

3 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
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3 Comments

jvang    7 years ago

we like to bring Domino's and cards with us. it makes for a fun trip relaxing trip.

ctav    7 years ago

Great review

kelleyrcruise    7 years ago

We love the Sensation. It feels like home to us too....been aboard six cruises. Crew is fabulous. Shows are lacking but we always find something to do. Stargazing is amazing when out to see!

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