10 Night Eastern Caribbean Carnival Journeys (San Juan To Galveston)
Sail date: November 04, 2015
Ship:
Carnival Triumph
Cabin number: 6233
Traveled as: Couple
Reviewed: 9 years ago
Review summary
If you have the extra vacation days, this is a great cruise. Many ports to visit, plus days of relaxation, for an unbelievably low price. And it's Carnival, so you get great food, entertainment (not just the regular shows, but the comedy clubs at late night are off the hook) and the friendliest crew. We have cruised on several lines and I have to say, no other cruise line offers so much, with such great crew, no matter the ship. The only complaint I have is the casino smoking, mid ship, you would have to go up or down decks and cross over and go up or down again to move from one end to the other on the same floor. There are so many activities, they overlap, so you have to pick one fun activity over another.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
Food not given full respect by critics. The food on Carnival is really good, loved the local menu choices representing the port we were at that day. Sea days brunches were a relaxing option, and tea time was delightful. And dining room staff always cheerful, smiling and eager to please. They work so many hours, and always have a positive attitude. Wish their 'show' would parade around entire dining room, not concentrated on center stairs.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
So many choices, so little time.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The best we have seen on any cruise line. And the comedy club is off the hook.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
We did not use, but even though not too many kids on this cruise, the staff made sure they didn't feel left out of the big picture.
Service and Staff
3 out of 5
The shopping guy was not always where he was scheduled to be, or arrived late.
Ship Quality
3 out of 5
'Can't get there from here" on some decks because of crew only space, like galleys. Also casino location, mid-ship meant you went through a smoke filled space to go from one end to the other end of that deck or played the up/down elevator or stair game to avoid the smoke.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Wish it had a fridge, and night table on both sides. Maybe rotate the bed 90*? Loved all the closet space. Very generous.
Ship tip
Bring your own dijon mustard, only yellow mustard available. Pack a bit less, you can do laundry on-board yourself, or for a minimal fee, have the crew do it for you.
Just our embarkation port, but we came in the night before. Had great lunch at ElCameron, recommended by our cab driver. It was not a tourist trap, but a place local business people frequented. Huge servings, very low prices and really yummy local cusine. Tables were constantly filled.
Local tour company not to be trusted. Quoted one price from 'dispatcher', another by the driver. We passed, fearing we would be held up on the far side of the island for even more money to get back to the ship on time. But port shopping area has expanded, and is nicely maintained.
Local vendors only take cash, but one store is run by Carnival, so you can use your ship card to pay for stuff (same stuff as on the ship, and same price).
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