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Item: Carnival Victory
Rating: 3
Author: MichelleB15

Carnival Victory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

MichelleB15

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 26

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Southern Caribbean (San Juan Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 03, 2010

Ship: Carnival Victory

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

After sailing before on multiple other ships I was a little dissappointed in the condition of the ship. Carpet in the halls was torn, the dining rooms was nice howeever the entire ship is in need of some TLC. The on board staff was exceptional. I was a little dissappointed in the entertainment. It just did not seem to be up to standard. The ship is somewhat difficult to get around. To get from end of the ship to the other you had to walk though the dining area unless you are on the top deck..

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

We elected to give the open dining a try. Not at all dissappointed in that. We never had to wait, and the staff was very helpful. It was nicer when planning your day knowing that you did not have to be ready for dinner at any set time. There was 10 of us and we still had no issues.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Everything costs extra; for example $5 for five minutes of laser tag.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

I had never looked into this program before but now that my little one is 9 he really wanted to check this out and play with other kids. Again I was surprised when the lady expained that it would cost me $30 per hour. This is not how I understood the advertisment.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

The staff was exceptional, however I was a taken when they automatically placed the tips on my sign and sail card. I would have given select people more of a tip and some of the others less. It seemed that they knew that they were getting a tip no matter what, so there was no real reason for them to go abouve and beyond. Again, let me say that the service was excellent.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5