I was super excited about going on a new Carnival ship, the ratings and reviews were great
I was so incredibly disappointed by the mediocrity of it all - I will NOT be trying Carnival Horizon
The only saving grace were most of the Carnival personnel, friendly and professional, I'm so grateful
Embarkation
3 out of 5
We had to push our luggage in even though we arrived by 2 pm
other than that it went okay - the gangway was super long!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
The food was generally good but inconsistent, that is Carnival's downfall
the service for dinner was excellent, the service for sea day brunch was the worst ever
We had an amazing dinner at the Asian restaurant, well worth the $15 cover charge!
The lines at the Lido were long, never had all stations open
if you wanted a bite after a show you had to hang around until 1130 pm
room service was great
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
I went to two pamper parties, watched the hairy chest competition, saw both comedians and tried to gamble in the casino (should be called the local ashtray)
we went to the IMAX theater twice, that was cool
we also went to movie night on the Lido deck, great idea for families
Entertainment
3 out of 5
the shows were good but not spectacular, I wish they would have a variety show in the mix
the seating in the Liquid lounge is just confusing not well suited for the venue
Service and Staff
4 out of 5
we saw our cabin steward twice the whole cruise - no turn down service ever
the my time dining dining room waiting staff was amazing - Luth is awesome!
The ladies at the spa are very professional and friendly
Ship Quality
2 out of 5
The ship reminds me of the Carnival Breeze which is the worst cruise I've ever been on
the layout is like a maze so confusing :(
the split plan does not work at all you end up going around in circles to find the other side!
The many uneven surfaces caused me to trip and fall down hurting myself
the décor is plain and uninspired
I didn't find the ship to be dirty but it seemed very worn for being such a new ship
Cabin / Stateroom
2 out of 5
one of the smallest cabins I've ever had the bed was literally a cot
the walls are paper thin we kept hearing the neighbor's music all night
there is no chair only a low stool to sit on
there's only a few drawers and the closet is very small as well
I guess that's what you get for not shelling out big bucks for a suite
dculpepper1, I think so. I loved the Breeze, but I can understand that for some it could be, especially with the larger ones. I am just happy to go on a cruise!! 😀
I loved the Vista. wondering if it was too big for you. I noticed that the people who don't like it feel that it's overwhelmingly. I actually am booked on the Horizon July 18.
I sailed on the Elation years ago and really had no expectation other than to have fun... and that's exactly what we did. I think people go into these thing with incredibly high expectations. If they are wanting luxury, go with Crystal Cruise lines... probably going to pay and arm and a leg for it!
After reading so many reviews like this one, I wasn't planning to spend our money on Vista, but friends booked and wanted us to go along. I found it to be a little more than the Dream class ships, cost wise. I scored us a 4j (obstructed ocean view) and port hole for the girls. We shall see. I will go with low expectations, and make the best of it. How can we not love the staff and crew? They are awesome! 😀
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