Wonderful family cruise

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 3.8
Author: angiepowell1936

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

angiepowell1936

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 16, 2022

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10323

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We traveled with a group of 28 family members. Five were first time cruisers. We had an amazing time and look forward to sailing again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very quick with VeriFLY.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Great selection of food. The wait wasn’t long. Food temperature could be improved. Alcoholic drinks were weak on lido deck.

Redfrog Tiki Bar

2 out of 5

The drinks were weak and I am not a drinker. There were no one walking around taking orders.

Palm Restaurant

4 out of 5

We loved Putu. She was kept the family laughing. Call her Brittany Spears, she loves it.

Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse

4 out of 5

The food was great. Staff was attentive and friendly. The 555 cocktail drink suggested by the bartender was amazing. It’s a must have.

Alchemy Bar

4 out of 5

Great place to get drinks with alcohol.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Bolt kept breaking down and is too expensive ($15). Plenty of pools.

Pixels

3 out of 5

Here is where I spent the most money. I felt the quality has declined. The pictures seemed to be printed on thin paper. Many of the photographers were impatient and lacked skills.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The comedy shows were awesome. Lido music was very good.

Punchliner Comedy Club

5 out of 5

Happy Cole was the truth.

BOLT Ultimate Sea Coaster

3 out of 5

Constantly broke down and two expensive.

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Kid’s club was really good for my 7 year old. He had plenty to do want was excited. My teens (14 & 17) didn’t like it. They said there were no interesting activities.

Camp Ocean

4 out of 5

Great for a 7 year old boy. Staff need more patience for active toddlers.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The staff worked very hard to keep the ship clean and guest happy.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

The ship is very big. The cabins are very small. The ship was very clean. Kudos to the staff

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

The bed was great. The size of the cabin is very small. It was difficult trying to maneuver a stroller through the narrow cabin door. The cabin was clean. I wish they would return to cleaning/checking twice a day.