Carnival Fail

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 25

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5
Mardi Gras

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 23, 2021

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10331

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

This was the most disappointing experience as Carnival lost one piece of luggage; did not live up to the expectations of a "flagship".

Embarkation

4 out of 5
The process went smooth. Port seemed a little disorganized - but they attempted to keep things flowing

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Food just didn't seem to have any "pizazz". The pizza was cold and had no taste. Best food on the ship was Guy's Burgers - and the lobster tail.

Guy's Burger Joint

5 out of 5

Food was delicious!Servers were entertaining

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

5 out of 5

Service was awesome!Food was outstanding!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Unless you are in to drinking - there are limited activities. Even activities for families seemed to all be held in bars

Entertainment

3 out of 5
We were only able to attend one show and the musicians were great. All the other shows were in high traffic areas where you couldn't focus - or in a bar where you could only hear the drunks and the bar equipment.

Children's Programs

Did not travel with children

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Room steward was average; most of the servers in the restaurants were great.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Need less areas not focused on gambling and drinking. Areas were clean - but why wouldn't they be as we had a shipload of Carnival dignitaries.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
The rooms are much smaller; bed was great; balcony was great - except we spent more time cleaning it than the ship's personnel; shower was OK for us - but a larger person would have trouble.

Ship tip

Be prepared for a ship full of alcohol. CARRY YOUR OWN BAGGAGE - Don't trust them with it. Check your account DAILY

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5
Only used to get on and off ship

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 out of 5
Dirty; too many people trying to sell you things.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

4 out of 5
Thoroughly enjoyed being able to walk around without pressure from locals.

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
Again - not clean; too many people trying to sell things. Did not feel comfortable

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Moved fairly quickly -
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8 Comments

Pheznt55    3 years ago

Appreciate the review. Sorry it wasn’t everything you expected

natelorip    3 years ago

Thanks for sharing. Sorry this cruise wasn't everything you wanted.

jmac313    3 years ago

I’m guessing you don’t drink, find another cruise for your needs

Curt34    3 years ago

Thanks for the review.

jmutt24    3 years ago

Interesting review. Maybe has not cruises Carnival before or much as it is the party cruise. Most cruises understand we are there for the party. Maybe try Holland next time. Interesting comment about being able to walk around with the locals and or the ports being dirty. One things people like most is seeing and talking to the locals and seeing and learning how they live.

javawoody    3 years ago

Thank you for the review. Short cruises seem to be party cruises

cruising2004    3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

bckeye44    3 years ago

Maybe carnival is not for you trivia on ship is not in bar

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