Fun but not what I expected

Mardi Gras Cruise Review

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Reviews: 5
Helpful Votes: 82

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5
Mardi Gras

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 06, 2024

Ship: Mardi Gras

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 10286

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 months ago

Review summary

Most of the cruise was great. However I did feel like some corners were cut. But I’m also taking into consideration the amount of people that were on the ship. I will honestly say I didn’t feel that the normal love and care that carnival has had (in my experience) was on this boat. There was no “wow” factor for me when we boarded. I really enjoyed boarding a ship and being greeted by a nice beautiful atrium! This boat didn’t have that. Sure it was big but there wasn’t one big wow factor. But overall I was very satisfied and this will never stop me from cruising carnival.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Prepare to walk back and forth

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
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9 Comments

deconz     2 months ago

Thanks for Sharing

taacman     4 months ago

Felt the same way, no wow factor but overall it was a good cruise. Normally we steer away from the larger ships but Mardi Gras although the largest felt like a much smaller ship but with a lot more to do. We travel with our adult children and grand kids and they really liked the Mardi Gras so another cruise on it is scheduled.

stacy1025     4 months ago

Yes, I felt that way when we were on it last Sept. Going on it again- hoping the second time will change mind.

MTcruisers     4 months ago

We felt the same way “no wow factor”. Food at all the other restaurants were good but not the main dining place “so they called it”.

Gwbigdog     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing

TiffyTaffy     4 months ago

Thanks for the review!

javawoody     4 months ago

Appreciate the feedback

HeavySeas     4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

cruising2004     4 months ago

Thank you for your review.

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