Cruises just aren't my cup of tea
Carnival Splendor Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: November 08, 2015
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8256
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 8 years ago
Review summary
Let me start by saying this was our first cruise, our normal vacation is an all inclusive resort. We will continue to do the resorts in the future. I get it, you are on the boat for 2 days where you either drink yourself silly, gamble, watch shows, go to the spa, eat, or go to a pool and literally rub elbows with other cruisers. My point is, most of this costs money and in order to occupy yourself for 2 days, you spend lots of it.
I just didn't enjoy the confinement aspect of it. Yes the boat is big but, I like being able to go anywhere and do anything I want while I am on vacation. I like big pools and being able to go to the beach at any time of the day.
I will say though that, Kevin the Cruise Director kept us thoroughly amused. He was a hoot. We loved it when he came on the loud speaker. It was our comic relief. It really wouldn't have been the same without him. So, thanks Kevin!
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Ship tip
Plan to spend lots of money...
Ports of call
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
8 Comments
marissasexton 8 years ago
Fortunately my cruise was a gift from the company I work for. They send a few couples every year so I am not sure what they paid. I would assume with airfare it was around $3000. My husband and I usually get a package deal to Riviera Maya for $2000 depending on the season, the grounds where we stay are beautiful and there is plenty to do without getting bored.
If you are a drinker, and plan to be shwasted the entire cruise definitely purchase the drink package, it will be worth it. Have fun everyone! I also forgot to mention that the bartenders and housekeepers are phenomenal they will remember your name after only one encounter.