Had a great time!

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4
Author: HiediLC

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

HiediLC

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2021

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9481

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Very relaxing, really did enjoy our time. The crew were amazing as always! Everyone very friendly. Can't wait to go on our next one!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

I HATE the layout of the buffet on this ship. The food was so-so. MDR was great the 1 night we went! Achmad was our waiter, he was great! People were having a hard time finding food after 9pm, other than pizza..things closed way too early. Guys burgers and Big Chicken was great! Pig and Anchor was good.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

They all were absolutely wonderful!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

My first balcony! 😍 it was very clean. But it was very small. I'm 5'3 150lbs, I had to turn sideways to get through where the bed almost touched the closets..bathrooms are very small. The shower is alot better without having a curtain trying to get friendly with ya though.. Balcony was amazing. Only thing is, you're not over the ocean..we had the hot tubs right below.

Ship tip

It's not like the other carnival ships at all. I honestly would skip the buffet. Try Big Chicken! Bolt was amazing! Scary but amazing. Ropes course was fun. I made the mistake of doing it on a windy sea day..I would do it on a port day next time.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

Right before we were able to get off the ship, they made an announcement that the area has seen an significant amount of crime. To go in pairs and would strongly recommend only going if you have a carnival excursion..why switch Grand Turk to this then?? Didn't get off the ship.

Thumbs Up 3

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5