Exceeded my expectations

Item: Mardi Gras
Rating: 5
Author: dahlgrdm

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

dahlgrdm

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 27

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 18, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 11272

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was our first Carnival cruise but will not be our last. The ship was amazing and the crew were terrific. We did my time dining, which allows you to request a table starting about 15 minutes before the dining room opens. The three included dining rooms have different food and the menu is on the Carnival Hub app. All of the food was excellent. The shows and other activities were very well done. I haven’t a single complaint about our cruise.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

We were on the ship quickly

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The included menu items were terrific.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

There were 5 comedians and each did 6-8 shows including PG and R rated shows. We enjoyed them all.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We only went to one show at the center stage. It was Las Vegas themed and was excellent.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

All staff on the ship were friendly and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The ship is beautiful and kept very clean. The finishes are the best I’ve seen.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Our interior cabin was nice. We are a family of 4, so it was crowded. But that was expected.

Ship tip

Use the Carnival hub app to plan your activities. You’ll miss out if you don’t.

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

San Juan is a really neat city. I wish we had more time to walk around it. Definitely skip the paid excursions and just explore.

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Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

The cruise port area has a very nice pool area with a swim up bar, water slides, and a zip line.

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Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

The beach near the port is just ok by Caribbean standards, but the water is clear and the tropical fish are beautiful. Margaritaville has a pool that’s free to use.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

The elevators were packed, but once we got to deck 6, we walked right off the ship. It was quick and easy.

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