Our cruise on Mardi Gras was great. Fun bars, plenty of food options, good shows. Vista & Horizon were very good; Mardi Gras was great. When people ask where we cruised to, we tell them about the ship- the ship is the destination.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
New Carnival terminal at Port Canaveral is built to efficiently check in passengers.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
There were more (included) food options to try, we never did the same place twice! There were differently themed bars throughout the ship- get the drink package (in advance) to enjoy.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
BOLT- the first rollercoaster at sea was the star attraction. $15 got two lamps around the track.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
In addition to a main theater, there were atrium performances on 6/7/8. Stadium seating, good shows.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Always good service- waiters, cabin stewards, entertaining bartenders, top notch show performers.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
Awesome new ship design for Carnival. There are food and drink options spread all over the ship! Their 6/7/8 Grand Central Atrium was a great venue for shows. Largest casino at sea I have ever seen (and pleasantly smoke-free during Covid masked sailings)
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Carnival FINALLY installed glass shower doors on this ship (instead of the blue vinyl curtain)
Ship tip
Check the Java Blue Cafe'- they have sandwiches in the glass case which are included.
Their port pool is nice (free), but the blaring horrible music & DJ... we didn't stay long. The pier is fairly long- they offer 'rickshaw' bike rides for tips.
This was our first visit to Grand Turk. We did a Party bus island tour for $70pp. Not much to see; the TV shows featuring Grand Turk resorts paint a nicer picture. The port had a free pool with loungers and a Margaritaville restaurant to purchase food.
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