Might be good if I hadn't cruised on Royal Caribbean before
Carnival Victory Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western
4 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)
Sail date: May 15, 2017
Ship: Carnival Victory
Cabin type: Balcony
Cabin number: 8280
Traveled as: Singles/Friends
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
Best part of cruise was the pizza station which was paired with a cold beer. Other than being with a good friend, the cruise itself was disappointing. Food was average, even less than average at times. Too much fried food, dining room options were ultra small portions. The shrimp cocktail had 5 measly shrimp, no table clothes in dining room other than on one night, small plastic cups used elsewhere on the ship for tea, juice, water - felt like I was a 5 year old. Clientele, I describe as ghetto ship but I think you get what you pay for. Cheap cruise is exactly that. Boat needs a good brushing up, the main deck (3) where customer service is located and surrounding area smelled like a bathroom the entire cruise ship. Horrible smell. The spa was excellent - best mani/pedi I've had in years. I've been on several cruises and did go on Carnival once before but it wasn't this bad. Sadly, not a good recommendation for accommodations or food or other things but the service in the dining room, our housekeeping service and massage services were all excellent and we tipped them well above the nominal $13/day that is on your bill. Next trip, Royal Caribbean.
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Lido deck dining is like a cattle call. Balcony worth it if in your budget. Be prepared for loud music in most public areas. Way too noisy.