Mardi Gras Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Never again on Carnival - they nickel and dime you

Disappointed. You spent most of time at sea, bad weather didn't help. Picking up your photos was a mess, I never got my pics, line was ridiculous. Meals at the main dining room and Lido were awful. Tables at the main dining room did not even have table clothes, rude waiters. With the exception of Cheeban and the Italian restaurant where service and food were excellent.

We had a very enjoyable cruise taking our daughter and grandkids.

Overall had a good time inspite of the bad weather

It was a very enjoyable trip of getting to just relax and rest. The boat offered up a lot to do but being able to just simply rest and not be concerned with the rigors of life is so refreshing. The staff was exceptional and I have nothing negative to say about any of them. They all rose to the occasion.

It was a great ship, but it rained the entire time

It was fine. No real issues the entertainment could’ve been better. They cancelled one of our stops.

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.

It was ok coffee and food was not available as we expected some people were very nice some extremely rude. The house keeper we had on floor nine was amazing. The chef cutting the meat in the breakfast buffet was amazing. Also on a carnival excelsior we had type amazing people in the Bahamas man and women they made the trip and we’re great the electors on the ship weren’t to good but I guess with so many people. But the coffee and food was an issue went for coffee at 4am no coffee in the whole shop and no cream/milk breakfast time was late nit untill 730. Things need to change with the food and deink

The food options were amazing and diverse. The shows were hit or miss but Celestial Strings was the absolute highlight. Server staff were great and very personable. The ship lacks many engaging activities so we had to entertain ourselves for most of the day until the evening shows came around. Overall the ship was great, the food was excellent and we would enjoy doing Mardi Gras again.

Amazing cruise. From the easy process of using Go Port and shuttle services, Port Canaveral Terminal 3 check in process, beautiful ship, employees of the ship, culture I can go on and on, but I do hold very strong with the bed issue in our cabin. Felt a little sketch on the ride to Porta Plata city center with the surroundings. Those are my only two negitives. I will definitely sail her agian but with a different itineraries.

Everyone had a great time, lots of food options and different activities to do during sea days.

Ultimately the cruise was beautiful and relaxing. Although, the food was not that great to me and my family it might be good to someone else. If you are not going for the food then this is a nice cruise to take.

The ship was immaculate. I loved that the Lido cafeteria is not just a big open chaotic room, it's divided into eating areas which is so much nicer. It never seemed overly crowded. The staff in the dining room (and everywhere else also) was great, but the timing of the food was very slow... at least 5-10 minutes between courses. One night we just left after waiting over 20 minutes for dessert. That being said, it was some of the best cruise food I've ever had. New options every night. Lots of free choices of where to eat, plus the specialty restaurants you can pay for. The live game shows were a lot of fun and laughs. Entertainment was good, but the options kinda fizzled out the last night. For being so large, we could still feel that we were on a ship. (My family loves the gentle rolling of the ship through the ocean.)

Carnival and our CD (Cookie) parted ways mid cruise…this was kind of upsetting as we picked this itinerary to be with him. There were many event not hosted but appeared on the app and we missed out on a lot of fun. Overall we were there with family and it was fine but it didn’t go unnoticed.

My family and I enjoyed the cruise but we were not pleased with the food seems like the menu never changed you were eating the same thing the whole time.

Never again, waist the money on a Havana Cabana, no plusses, just minuses. Not sure if Im ready for Carnival any time soon. Ship is beautiful. Entertainment was great. Food was good if you dont mind all the up charges. Specialty restaurant up charges are too high $48pp considering youve already paid for your dinner. Spa is great. Pools are small but you can usually find a lounge. Shade is at a premium. Lots of kids. Bars are slow. Drinks are weak, not sure they add any alcohol. Casino is big and nice with a separate non smoking area.

It was good, the food needs a upgrade it taste like mre's that you get in the field army.skip the stop in grand turk.

Great ship. I'd book another cruise on the Mardi Gras...going to different destinations in the future

I love cruising and this ship offers a great variety of stuff for everyone