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Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

kornell

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 14

Overall rating:

2.5 out of 5

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7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 02, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11474

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

Food sucked, condiments were watered down, liquor was watered down. At the cost of the cruise, and the additional $1000 drink package nothing should be watered down. Staff should be overflowing with enthusiasm and at least look happy to be there.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Fine

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

I wouldn’t give one star. Liquor, condiments and food was all watered down. Childrens event were down played and zero enthusiasm. I will not be taking another carnival cruise as a result of this.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

No enthusiasm

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Dancers and signers were amazing

Children's Programs

1 out of 5

No enthusiasm to get the children involved and enjoying the event.

Service and Staff

1 out of 5

Little to no personalities

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Loved the room.

Ship tip

Stop watering down food, condiments and liquor. Or lower the price. $1000 for watered down drinks is very upsetting

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Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

Stayed in town. It was disgusting so we got back on the ship

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Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

1 out of 5

Rented a car and was in fear for my life. Had no warning that the local town was in such dire straights and poverty.

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Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Loved this place!!! Friendly clean and we felt safe.

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

It was fine

15 Comments

scorpio3564 11 months ago

Regarding your comment about Amber Cove did you NOT realize most of the countries are 3rd world countries? Most are poverty ridden sadly. They depend on the ships to feed their families. Do your research prior to traveling. Be thankful for what you have.

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sfcvan 11 months ago

Well, I have noticed some who cruised with Carnival believe that they are entitled to be waited on hand and foot. Haven't been on 40 cruises, but I have been on a few and all with Carnival and never had a problem with the degree of your cruise. I've been on the Mardi Gras twice and enjoyed each time. Well, I don't know what to say about $1000 drink package for one person. Now that's another level of drinking, and I hope you received more than 15 drinks a day. Well, Carnival will not miss you and sound like not too many people will notice that you took your complaints somewhere else. Look out future Cruise Line, Karen is on her way. Relax and enjoy life with your family and friends, Live, Love, and Laugh. Life is to short, especially on a 7 day cruise.

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javawoody 11 months ago

Others on the same cruise loved it. What was different?

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Tstanifer 11 months ago

… the stewards on 17 were great (odd side) spa was excellent.

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Tstanifer 11 months ago

I was on this cruise. Shaq’s chicken and Guy’s burgers never disappointed. MDR was great. I saw one show that brought children from passengers on stage to perform in sign language that was especially moving. Fortune teller and Alchemy were fantastic. Tea time had great food the Salmon was fantastic. The buffet didn’t capture my attention so I didn’t try it.

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carolj68 11 months ago

$1000.00 for drinks 🍸 u can drink

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1960cruiser 11 months ago

Judging from your review I'm willing to bet that the people who enjoy their Carnival cruises hope you don't ever cruise on them as well, including the crew. I can just imagine from reading your review how you treated the crew.

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lsbs 11 months ago

Thanks for the review. Sorry that you didn’t enjoy.

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

Oops sorry 😞 thanks

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Lawnboy1956 11 months ago

Rented a car on a Caribbean island? You must have death wish. Must had been your first there or you would not have driven there.

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cjscheck 11 months ago

Did a Carnival cruise on this ship in February this year, will never do another one.

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cruising2004 11 months ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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cortneyb 11 months ago

funny. the other review is polar opposite than yours

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BurtR 11 months ago

That’s why after 40 cruises I’ve never gone on Carnival

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pmd1107 11 months ago

Should have sailed on Disney.

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