First cruise from hell

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Review summary

This was my very first cruise and most definitely will be MY LAST! This experience was HORRIBLE. The ship is OLD & OUTDATED! The food was HORRIBLE & all began to TASTE & SMELL the same. The selection was even piss poor in both the formal dining area & also the Lido Marketplace. The cabins & water sources smelled like RECYCLED URINE & FECES! I didn't pay for the drink package but wish I did after seeing ROACHES around the drink station on the Lido Deck. I took pictures & recorded footage to show to guest services. While in the candy shop, a kid was observed eating w/ his mouth on the scoop that we were expected to use for the $1M candy. With over 3k guests on board, we were all expected to share 1 small pool. And pleaseeeee DON'T get thirsty bc the one bottle of water that's on your room cost $5 and the complimentary water taste like the and water you bathe in. I had to purchase a $16 cup from the gift shop just get something to drink. Oh and before I go pleaseeee let me share that one at arrived at the Port of Call (Princess Cays) I was expecting to interact with the locals and partake in their culture. I was HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED to find that out was just an extension of the boat just ON LAND. The same ppl, serving the same food, now conducting entertainment OFF THE SHIP. It was as if Carnival had rented the island and the ppl came with it. It was HORRIBLE and a complete waste of my time. I could go on and on. I just hope this review finds someone the way I wish it had found me before wasting so much time and money on a birthday that I can't get back. This was definitely NOT A HAPPY BIRTHDAY for me!

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Charleston, South Carolina

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

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