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Carnival Sensation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 4

Overall rating:

1 out of 5
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Carnival Sensation

4 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 06, 2017

Ship: Carnival Sensation

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: U86

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Didn't like the food or customer service in the casino. The casino picked and choose who they wanted to give special perks to no matter how much the person was playing.. the ship needs to be updated it was the same decor from the 90s. Hated the fact that they charged my card every time I purchase something  on board but initially told us that there would only be a hold of 100 until the end of the cruise. So now I have like 8 purchases from them and then a large total amount charged to my card that's pending...worse anniversary trip

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Love my stewardess but we missed out on our anniversary gift from carnival because she didn't put it somewhere noticeable

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Key West, Florida

5 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
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6 Comments

ashtownsend    7 years ago

If this is not the first cruise you have ever been on and are accustomed to a certain things on other cruise lines, it's not uncommon to be surprised when you are told one thing and something else happens. She was asked for her honest review of her trip and then because you all felt the need to "defend" the cruise line you came on here with nasty and rude comments. I am sorry but if I am told I would not be charged until the end of the trip and then check my account and see that I am charged I would be pissed as well.

 

If you like the decor then by all means keep going on the cruise ship and enjoy your time. If there is nothing positive to say about the trip then there is no need to lie. What someone else likes, she might not. How about this? If you have a positive experience then post about that. Don't come on someone else's comment and try to belittle them. I am glad so many people know the original person who posted this so well to know what she was and was not prepared for. If the cruise is not enjoyable how can you enjoy your time. All your comments should have been kept to yourself. God bless!

Russellg64    7 years ago

If you are using a credit card, it really doesn't matter when the charge is put on it.  Unless you didn't budget your credit card.  You are on a cruise, enjoy it. 

davidnlisa    7 years ago

It is stated online CCL website about debit holds. You are charged each individual amt then the total at the end. Depending on your bank, some will put another hold on too of that, it is up to your bank how quickly they release your monies. If you only use debit you are better off to put cash on yiur sail n sign card.

twangster    7 years ago

Perhaps your bank or credit company is mostly to blame. Many cruises and never had major pending holds placed for minor charges. Amex app provides a notification immediately on my phone for every charge and while on Carnival (with wifi plan) Ive never had holds greater than amount charged. Food in the casino not good? I've seen finger foods there but never expected an alternative to buffet or MDR in the Casino!

sherried    7 years ago

after you exceed the amount you are initially charged of course you eill get charged again. also, I personally loved the ships decor, we found it had alot of character. Great ship overall. just keep in mind that people who have never cruised before get scared when they read these lousy reviews. maybe try to point out some positive things.

kj1213    7 years ago

Next time do more research on how old the ship actually is 2.0 upgrade does not mean renovation of entire ship. Just a little tip. If your not prepared for a cruise the slightest thing can piss you off.

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