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Carnival Spirit Cruise Review to Mexico

GaryT19867585

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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9 Night Mexican Riviera (Los Angeles Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 21, 2011

Ship: Carnival Spirit

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

Decent ship, good food, most of crew were very friendly, Purser staff was condesending and insulting (one person), Future Cruise staff person was a donkey's rear (no profanity); resulted in my not buying a future cruise commitment. Ports were basically good. Manzanilla was a waste. Overall, relaxing, pleasant, comfortable, accommodating, and great get away

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Could be better, but still good enough that one has to watch out for gaining weight

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Kind of weak. Ship entertainers were very good, but venues were weak except for The Big Easy production which was top notch. The audience was really tough.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

With the exceptions noted in review

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Ship is going into dry dock in January, so 'nuff said

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

3 out of 5

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

3 out of 5

Ensenada, Mexico

3 out of 5

Manzanillo, Mexico

1 out of 5

Contrary to interacton with locals in all other ports, the folks here demonstrated absolutely no attempt to be accommodating to tourists, and in fact, some demonstrated total lack of helpfulness

Thumbs Up 1

Pros: Getting away

Cons: Fewer ammenities

Recommends Carnival Spirit? Yes!

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