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Carnival Victory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 10

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Carnival Victory

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 15, 2009

Ship: Carnival Victory

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise on Carnival Lines, and of course the first on Carnival Victory. We didn't know what to expect of Carnival. They were wonderful. The ship was spotless, the service prompt and impecable, the decor slightly garish, but pleasant, and the food and food service was great. Cabin was spacious, and very clean and well maintained. Cabin steward was very helpful and responsive to our needs. Overall, from embarcation to disembarcation, it rated as "exceeded our expectations"

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
10 out of 10

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The ship staff, from cabin steward to waiters to bartenders and main office were all excellent. It was obvious they were there to please.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Very clean throughout. Excellent service.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Shopping in down town Charlotte Amalie is still one of the best shopping experiences in the Caribbean, although the abundance of people offering taxis and tours on the street can be a bit overwhelming.

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5
A great island. Lots to see, and friendly people.

Roseau, Dominica

3 out of 5
A pretty island, but with relatively poor infrasctructure. Long drives to see attractions.

Roseau, Dominica

3 out of 5
A pretty island, but with relatively poor infrasctructure. Long drives to see attractions.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5
Shopping in down town Charlotte Amalie is still one of the best shopping experiences in the Caribbean, although the abundance of people offering taxis and tours on the street can be a bit overwhelming.

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Castries, St. Lucia

5 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

St. John's, Antigua

5 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

Bridgetown, Barbados

5 out of 5
A great island. Lots to see, and friendly people.

Pros: For the first time, we booked a cruise via Vacation Outlet and it was the first time to cruise on Carnival Cruise Lines. The staff at Vacation Outlet was friendly, knowledgeable, thorough and very helpful. They followed up when they should have, and were always prompt, professional and courteous.

Recommends Carnival Victory? Yes!

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