Good But.....

Mardi Gras Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
Mardi Gras

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 16, 2023

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 11506

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 10 months ago

Review summary

Overall my cruise was good. Weather impacted it negatively. Entertainment could have been much better. Cruise Director (Jac) was okay...tried not to compare to expected cruise director (Cookie)..but I think that had an affect on my expectations. So as started out- Good But....

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Excellent- I had a suite. Received VIP express embarkation

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Buffets were kinda disappointing this time. I'm an avid Carnival Cruise Line cruiser. Variety was there but the taste slacked. Steak restaurant was great as usual. I didn't too much like Chibang. Italian restaurant was decent.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
It was different this time due to the weather. Top deck was mostly closed and when open, extremely crowded. Outside of weather affecting, activities were still not as expected.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Stage shows were not as exciting. It was a different vibe. Hard to explain but not as exciting as things normally are.... I did however enjoy the Motown Night at the club! When younger crowds were in the club, there were several fights & foolishness, inside & out during the later hours. Need to control the younger patrons better. This was a 1st for me to experience this kind of ruckus at the cruise club!

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
My room steward (11506 Aft) was great. Overall the ship staff were nice & professional

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Ship was clean and well maintained. Layout was good as well

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Best cabin suite I've ever experienced on any ship. Very spacious. Felt like a 5 star hotel suite with the added amenity of a jacuzzi. Beautiful views- rear & side.

Ship tip

Have patience with riding the elevator, especially during the embarkation day. If possible use elevators in the farthest rear or front of the ship

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 out of 5
Senior Frogs is the place to go..acrossed the street from where the ship docks, about 4-5 blocks down on main street. We did not do an excursion here this time.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

3 out of 5
No excursion but the restaurant at the end of the walk-way with live music was fun.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Did the mini hummer excursion this time- had a good time. Rented a cabana at Margaritaville- great choice. Beach was great. Pool was too crowded. Food & drinks were good. Great party atmosphere, with a fantastic DJ, at Margaritaville.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Having a passport and leaving when instructed majes this process seamless.

Traveler Photos

Entrance into Partyville.... Mini Hummer Tour Photo Location w/ship in the background Great Drinks- Fun Party Atmosphere
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5 Comments

javawoody     10 months ago

Appreciate the review

Gwbigdog     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

NavasotaCruiser     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing your detailed review. Appreciate learning about your experience both the good and bad!

cruising2004     10 months ago

Excellent ship tip! Thank you for your review.

Niavlys     10 months ago

Tks for sharing

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