Mixed Feelings on Cruise

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 4
Author: hinton87

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

hinton87

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 09, 2022

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 4315

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Not so happy with this as my first cruise. I felt nickeled and dimed.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

I think it’s ridiculous that Carnival charges to ride the roller coaster. I brought my 14month child on the cruise. My child could only go to the Dr. Seuss room. The pool rules were absurd even with a swim diaper my child could not get in the pool unless the child is potty trained. No child care services either because my child was not vaccination (which there is currently no vaccination given to children under 5). Needless to say I would have never paid for my 14month child to go on this Cruise knowing of this information. It was a waste of money and my vacation.

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

My 14month did not have any access to any activities except the Dr. Seuss room. Could not even get in the swimming pools. I’m highly disappointed

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Angela had a good spirit and very helpful

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

Carnival could’ve done better. I didn’t see any point of obtaining a tag when everyone got released at the same time.

7 Comments

byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thank you for your review

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Frogboo95 2 years ago

Sounds great. I look forward to the Cruise. Since I always research before I Cruise, we won't have any of those problems.

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parnellmo 2 years ago

Sorry you had such a poor time but planning and researching is necessary especially traveling with little ones. The answer to many of your complaints could have been found on Carnival's website under the FAQ section. Hopefully your next trip will be better for you.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks

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marieabrooks 2 years ago

There us a lot of research to do right now just for adults cruising because things change so often. It's our responsibility to keep up and be ready to cruise. The cruiselines post information online and it helps to subscribe to travel blogs/vlogs. It also helps to have a travel agent who stays current on what is happening. I would not take a child under 5 right now on a cruise because they are not vaccinated and most activity is geared to those who are vaccinated. Safety is a priority for all cruising. It is a choice to take a young child and know what to expect. There was a lot of children on my cruise because it was spring break. Those with children under 5 either had their children with them all day or had brought along a grandparent or other relative who took care of their child so that the parent/parents could have time at some activities that did not allow children under 18.

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sfcvan 2 years ago

Research is just as important as the cruise. Knowing what to expect, all you had to do is call and ask those questions and concerns.

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cruising2004 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

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