First cruise as a blended family!

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 3
Helpful Votes: 65

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Mardi Gras

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 02, 2022

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 14454

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

This was our first cruise back since the lockdown. We had a blast and booked another family cruise for after the school year.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
Poor communication at the terminal. We had a 2 hour wait with zero explanation as to what was causing it. Our boarding time was 11am and we didn’t begin boarding until after 1:30pm. In the mean time more and more cruisers were being let into the terminal and it felt like we were a bunch of livestock being crammed into a pen.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
We tried as many of the restaurants as we could. Rudi’s Sea Grill was simply amazing!! The Steakhouse you can never go wrong with. We enjoyed Chi-Bang as well. Getting on the ship we headed to Guys first thing. All of the food options were fantastic and the boys loved Shaqs Big Chicken.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
The water park, ropes course, Bolt and mini golf were huge hits with all of us. The adults enjoyed some quiet time in the serenity area as well.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The Piano bar was the best performance of the ship. We spent several evenings there listening to the tunes and comedy!!

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Our kids are 19, 15, 15 and 12. The three younger ones ran off to the kids clubs and we wouldn’t see them for hours. They made friends and enjoyed their time!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Absolutely top notch service the entire cruise!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
This ship we constantly cleaned and always spotless.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved the balcony on deck 14. Great views.

Ship tip

Bring your appetite!! There are so many really cool places to try and eat at. Then locate the gym to burn those extra dishes off.

Ports of call

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
The port was nice. Took a taxi to Forteleza de San Felipe. Stopped and had some local dishes on the beach.

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
This will be a great port once the construction is done. Took a taxi tour of the area.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Awesome beach day. Made our way to Jacks Shack for cold drinks and fun.

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
We ported, grabbed our luggage and we’re in our car in under an hour. Quick and easy going through customs coming home.
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6 Comments

Pheznt55    2 years ago

Awesome review

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Thank you for your review

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruising experience

valrie205    2 years ago

Great review Thanks!

Frogboo95    2 years ago

Thank You

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for sharing your cruise with us m

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