Going Back to Royal Caribbean

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 2.7
Author: chazg37

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

chazg37

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 32

Overall rating:

2.7 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 06, 2021

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10240

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

Will not cruise this ship again. The ship was rocking the entire time we were underway. They seemed to have small cabins to increase Pax Count.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

It was quick except had to take a Covid Test because our Test results did not get to us in the 2 day window. But treated very well thru the process.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The food selections were not to our liking, Buffet was very limited in choices. Only tried the Steak House which was OK but the Surf and Turf Steak was only 4oz at most. Service Staff in MDR was a disappointment. had to ask for butter when they brought out the bread, never officer coffee when desert was ready to be served. I could go on.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Did the Comedy show, Bolt was fun. Pools were over crowded for only having 65% capacity. Trivia sessions were fun.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The shows were very good.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Dining Staff brought this way down. Even after talking to head waiter things still where just lacking. Cabin Steward was exceptional.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Ship's layout was a bit strange but got used to it quickly.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

Tiny Tiny Tiny. Even getting thru the cabin door was difficult. The bathroom was no bigger then the closet on the other side of the narrow passage thru to the bed and sofa.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

4 out of 5

Didn't get off ship

Thumbs Up 0

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

3 out of 5

Nice Port area, did not do any excursions.

Thumbs Up 0

Nassau, Bahamas

2 out of 5

Still under construction.

Thumbs Up 1

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Easy with Self Debark

9 Comments

CaribLifestyle 3 years ago

So sounds like you should stayed home.. so you saying that ship shouldn't feel waves 🌊 in Ocean..

Thumbs Up 8

Flag

izrgreen 3 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

CruzeFan 3 years ago

Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. Any ship will rock if the ocean is rough. Smaller rooms are the trend on most new ships unless you choose a suite. The goal appears to be to encourage you to be out of your room spending money elsewhere on the ship.

Thumbs Up 4

Flag

cruising2004 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

KurryandTyler 3 years ago

Thanks for the review, I hope you try Carnival again though.

Thumbs Up 1

Flag

willwork4cruz 3 years ago

Are you saying you showed up without a covid test or with an old covid test but Carnival was able to test you and get you on board?

Thumbs Up 3

Flag

javawoody 3 years ago

Thank you for your feedback

Thumbs Up 2

Flag

Curt34 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. You are not the only one to comment on the smaller cabins.

Thumbs Up 3

Flag

Other reviews of this sailing

Not enough time

Holy Ship This Is Huge

I like big boats!