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Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Mardi Gras

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 17, 2022

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 5360

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We had a great time on our cruise. The food waits need to be more accurate and service improved upon especially in Chibang & Cucina restaurants. The ship never felt crowded. We enjoyed the trivia games. Main shows were just ok, center stage doesn’t have great viewing areas regardless of which deck you are on.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
The wait times were double the estimated time the first few nights. We waited 2h instead on 1! We also had gluten free people with us and weren’t informed of the process until the second night when our waiter told us we needed to order food the night before! Two of our dinners took over 2h- one was 3h—Mostly due to poor service. We sat over 30minutes before we even got our drinks, waiter actually refilled our water before taking our order! Best service was the last night with Listya, I Wayan and Azhis. They were attentive and provided excellent service. Wish we had them every night!

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Fitness center was great. We were scheduled to ride roller coaster twice and it was cancelled each time

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Comedian and magician were terrible! The comedian didn’t seem to have an act and none of the magicians audience participation worked. We did enjoy Vegas show on main stage but seating is bad because it is 3 decks. We couldn’t see the entire show from top or bottom seating areas.

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Listya, I Wayan and Azhis were stand out waiters! Putu did a fabulous job keeping our room clean!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Terrible design for center stage but the rest was awesome. I like how the food was in different areas and kids areas were separate. The boat never felt to crowded even when it rained. We really enjoyed the Serenity area!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Everything was excellent. We had plenty of space for clothes and personal items.

Ship tip

Enjoy all the restaurants and schedule the Bolt ride on a shore day

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5
We stayed in Cocoa beach and used cocoa beach shuttle for all transportation, it was easy and convenient.

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
Did the Segway tour at Blue Lagoon island and loved it! Beach was fantastic. Had been to Nassau before and didn’t like it but this trip changed my mind.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
LOVED Monkeyland and waterfalls! Everyone’s favorite excursions! Shopping was disappointing as it is clearly commercial/ship owned

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Snorkeling was fantastic! Enjoyed Jack’s Shack after and time on the beach. Shopping was again disappointing as it was definitely not local.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Easy! We carried our own luggage and walked right off the ship around 8a
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4 Comments

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for the review

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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