Cuba cruise 2019

Item: Carnival Sensation
Rating: 3.9
Author: Portcruiser

Carnival Sensation Cruise Review to Cuba

Portcruiser

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Bahamas & Cuba (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 22, 2019

Ship: Carnival Sensation

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: R65

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I enjoyed the cruise. However, the ship has a general feel of neglect, especially I some public areas. The most disappointing part was the food at the buffet and main dining room. Not good at all.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

lines were long but moved quickly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Did not like the buffet food, especially for lunch and dinner. Cold and unappetizing. Too few selections compared to other cruises I've been on. Main dining room was hit and miss. First night was a major disappointment. Loved Guy's Burgers and Blue Iguana and Omelet station. Deli was also food. Wait staff in main dining room was too slow.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Wasn't much to really do activity wise.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Deon is amazing!!! loved the comedians and all the shows I attended!!!

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

our room steward was fantastic. Wait staff was slow. Staff overall were helpful and pleasant and friendly.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Too much rust and signs of wear and tear in public areas. Design of ship is dated. Shilpa needs to be retired or receive a complete refurbishment. I saw so many bad reviews of ship before I cruised that I almost canceled my cruise. I enjoyed the cruise, but reviews regarding the ship's neglect are true.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

loved my cabin. It was spacious and clean.