Walmart of the Seas/Low-Budget Disaster

Item: Carnival Venezia
Rating: 1.7
Author: guavaandcheese

Carnival Venezia Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

guavaandcheese

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

1.7 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 10, 2024

Ship: Carnival Venezia

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6262

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 months ago

Review summary

Never again! I want to be able to relax and enjoy. There was nothing relaxing about constantly being hungry and tired.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

The food quality is absolutely horrid. Not just the low-quality ingredients, but also unsanitary practices and improper preparation and seasoning. The food is gross. Fast-food would be better.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Everything is small and low-budget. Same 5-6 people running all of the activities. If you are not trashed by noon, then you'll be very bored.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Everything is small and low-budget. Same 5-6 people running all of the activities. If you are not trashed by noon, then you'll be very bored.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Not enough staff.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

The ship's air conditioning and elevators were not functioning correctly. It is unacceptable.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5

Ok. Not the best, but ok.

Ship tip

Don't do it!

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Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

1 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

1 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Horrible. We were treated like cattle. We had wheelchair passengers and we didn't get any care/empathy. Horrible experience!

11 Comments

bonefixer 1 month ago

Thanks for sharing, we loved the Venezia!

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bagzlady 5 months ago

My experience on the Venezia was nothing short of spectacular. Guess it's just not for you

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Blondy 5 months ago

We didn’t have this experience! Maybe another cruise line is better for you because you might just want attention.

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Gwbigdog 5 months ago

Oops sorry thanks

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javawoody 5 months ago

Hard to believe

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BarefootStingry 5 months ago

May I suggest a Seaborne or other upscale cruise line. They pamper you, not something you should expect on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, etc. for the reasonable prices that are paid. We love Carnival and have had great experiences during our 30+ cruises.

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TiffyTaffy 5 months ago

Sounds like a horrible time. I always say, research, research, research. There are different classes of ships and different dining options etc… I always book to my personal preferences, tastes, and expectations. On the flip side, I always, find positive in something otherwise negative. I’m sorry this particular cruise failed to meet your expectations.

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cruising2004 5 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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cbyron3 5 months ago

All on you. Awesome food is available all day. Your extensive experience of 1 cruise adds to credibility.

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HeavySeas 5 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience

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CruiseQueenNH 5 months ago

Sorry but I disagree. There's ALWAYS something to eat on a cruise. Obviously you found something tolerable that you liked to eat.

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