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Carnival Sensation Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Carnival Sensation

5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 29, 2017

Ship: Carnival Sensation

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: U87

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

There were more things that were wrong than right or a mere okay. Alchemy area and the fitness center were the cleanest areas throughout the entire vessel. Majority of the crew were quite pleasant, others should find another career path, where their detached demeanor is solicited. The ship needs a complete overall or should just be docked forever. The voyage was rather unpleasant and unexciting at best. The overwhelming consensus onboard was extreme dissatisfaction.  The stench of vomit, death, sewer, and porta-potty trails were suffocating. The bathing water and drinking water has to be unsafe, certainly for human consumption. The drinking water was clearly than the shower water however the taste was toxic. The bathing water started out rust brown. The linen was overused, stained and should be burned. The sauna was inoperable, the flusher in the stateroom stopped working, the closet door where the life vests are stored as well as our luggage, got jammed and would not open. The food was hit or miss. The exterior was gross and significantly corroded. The liner missed a port forcing the ship to navigate the water aimlessly for additional days. The acknowledgement and reimbursement was a disingenuous sorry but suck it up folks, it happens.

 

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Ship tip

Don't

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

1 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

3 out of 5

Traveler Photos

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20 Comments

JCSJCML    7 years ago

Originally posted by: glomarrone

Plumbing seems to be a constant problem especially on older ships. 

 

Certainly seems that way.  I was just on Carnival Inspiration and they delayed boarding due to a fresh water issue.  The plumbing was still being worked after boarding started.  During the cruise everything was fine.  Inspiration is an older Fantasy class but I'd sail on her again without hesitation.  Been on her twice already.  

Sherrydb41    7 years ago

Can you really not understand my original comment lol??

Sherrydb41    7 years ago

Whybother- I am saying that cruise was a very reasonably priced cruise. And when booking you should know that she is older. I went in with realistic expectations. Everyone I saw was having a great time!!!

Sherrydb41    7 years ago

I jay got off her and it was WAY better than I expected. I was saying in my previous comment that my expectations weren't the same for this ship as the other ships I had been on. I knew that she was a lot older and I paid half as much. But I was pleasantly surprised!!

glomarrone    7 years ago

Plumbing seems to be a constant problem especially on older ships. 

Whybother    7 years ago

Sherrydb41 just a question? Are you saying this boat is not Even worth the money people paid? Lowered expectations because the money? Time was more vauable and these people can't get it back! I just read all reviews for this cruise and 97 percent of the people was not happy, that speak volumes!!

Sherrydb41    7 years ago

I don't think I've commented on a negative Carnival post before. But I've seen you comment about pretty much anyone that disagrees with you. All I'm saying is that I'm not boarding with five star expectations because I didn't pay for a five star cruise. I'm just going to have a good time with my family. I understand that missing a port sucks, but that's not the first time that has happened.

ToriB    7 years ago

I'm really shocked that so many of you are defending a multi-billion dollar company that has a "groups department" that is supposed to be able to handle a small group of 42 people with ease. Also, you guys are upset that I'm saying Carnival was still making profits and didn't loose any profits while we saved up and spent even more money than expected for a trip that was such a horrible experience all the way around along with the itinerary change. I never stated that I didn't have empathy for the cruiser that was injured.  The only thing me and my family want is a better compensation for ALL of the combined mishaps that we endured.  My post is not fake, but maybe all of you work for carnival by sitting online writing character attacks and cyber bullying any invidual who voices what they believe to be unfair and unjust treatment.  Even if my family doesn't get anymore compensation I did what I thought was right by informing the next family not to cruise Carnival and expect reasonable and acceptable conditions for all their money and time spent onboard Carnival. 

Sherrydb41    7 years ago

I don't think it's a matter of having a hard life, it's more about a positive attitude. Some people can make the best of any situation and some people are bothered by the smallest things. I'm sure the ship needs upgraded, she's old. But I'm just hoping to have fun with my family on my trip this weekend!

swearinerin    7 years ago

I drink the water from the sink on every cruise I go on.

Empressive    7 years ago

It is quite clear some have had a hard life and are used to dire and poor conditions. The sensation is extremely old and it has been well documented by others that the ship is not in acceptable condition for those who uncomfortable in unsanitary conditions.

cruisefiend79    7 years ago

We were on the ship a few months ago. It was even before the dry dock and they were freshly painting everything while we were sailing. The ship was in actually great shape for being 20+ years old.

jvang    7 years ago

I can assure you that the water was very drinkable, if it was not than you and everyone on that ship would have very bad diarrhea. that chemical taste you tasted was the chlorine that made your water safe to drink. I have noticed that it is not the water that taste bad so much as the fountain it comes out of. I always taste water from each one and determine what one I want to drink from. there is always one that tastes bad to me.

Empressive    7 years ago

Hahahaha. ummm no one drank shower water my dear

Nicki415    7 years ago

I'm just wondering why you are drinking shower water? I'm sure they had drinking water on the ship somewhere. And is the shower separate from the bathtub?

Empressive    7 years ago

Yes gigito2, for a time period flushing or using the toilet in stateroom was not an option. It was however repaired as well as the closet area were the life vests and luggage were kept. The terrible odors were present throughout the ship. One of the lovely members of guests services asked to be taken to areas in-which she immediately noticed the unpleasant odors as well. She began to look around and behind things to locate where the source was coming from. Upon not discovering any dead bodies she concluded that it had to be the carpets. There were areas on the pool deck as well that reeked. The very last night the crew worked diligently to clean the areas. The pool deck was closed off for cleaning. The carpets and common areas received some form of deodorizing. I also witnessed the walls and elevators being wiped down. The issue with that is, the cleaning crew stated they only had one single solution to clean things with, it was not industrial strength and was not a registered brand like Clorox or Lysol. To avoid mildew, mold, and mercer strength bacteria in poorly ventilated - high traffic areas better cleaner needs to be done often.

jallaway    7 years ago

Mike, looks like the 4/29 cruise returned to port for a medical emergency and it screwed up a lotta plans. The ship has overall good reviews.

mikeallisong    7 years ago

People should be complaining to carnival because Connor who don't read these reviews, I will need to know all the problems with the sensation because all I read is bad reviews about this and Seshan very scared because I'm going on in December and I don't want to have a bag cruise especially with all the money that I spent

ToddTheCruiser    7 years ago

WOW.....  This is why I prefer the newer ships or ships within ten years old.  I prefer the Dream and Valor class ships.  I wont sail on one of the old fantasy class ones ever .. Did it once on Fantasy.  Fantasy was ok but not great.

gigito2    7 years ago

Yikes! 

Could you please be a little more specific about the stench and where it was coming from?

We're sailing soon on the Sensation in a JS, and your review has me a little concerned, frankly...

Are you saying the toilet wouldn't flush?!?  Was it repaired to your satisfaction, or did that continue throughout your cruise?  How on earth did you use the facilities if the loo wasn't working?  Seems like a health hazard to me...

 

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