Overall, okay. by
A Traveler from Houston, TX
Sailing date: Nov 2009 Pros:
Food, activities
Cons:
Standing in long lines to get on the ship(for hours). Standing in along line on the stairs to get off the ship at Cozumel. Standing in long lines to disembark in Galveston. I don't like being treated like cattle. I don't think I'll cruise with Carnival again. Life is too short.
Lines, lines, lines! MOO!
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GLAD TO BE HOME by
K Cullum from Galveston TX
Sailing date: Nov 2009 Pros:
ROOM WAS OK-service was not
Cons:
WEATHER
The weather was horrible. Could not get any info regarding the weather. Not enough to do on ship. Getting off the ship was very disorginized and delayed over 2 hours. Food was ok. Can get alot better a home.
I will never go on this ship again and I may not ever take a cruise again. At least not for along time!!!!!!
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excellent cruise! by
A Traveler from Elsa, Texas
Sailing date: Aug 2009 Pros:
there were so many activities and we enjoyed all of them.
Cons:
The water had a funny taste to it, even the tea..... we had to buy our own bottled water, but I did not mind that!!!!
We were impressed with everything, it was so organized. My friends had never been on a cruise, and they were delighted with the way everything was done. Like I have mentioned before, the water(drinking) was terrible, we did not mind purchasing bottled water.
Thanks for everything and we will definitly book another cruise soon!!!
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Cozumel, Mexico everybody should go snorkling, it is a must!!
Don't Miss: I missed going to the Forum Shops, I will get more info on that next time.
Progreso (Merida), Mexico Not enough time to shop!!!!!! lol
Don't Miss: the mayan ruins
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My First Cruise by
Allen H. from Lubbock, TX
Sailing date: Aug 2009 Pros:
The ship, activities, dinner, employees, towel animals
Cons:
prressure to drink
We sailed on the Ecstasy out of Galveston since we live in Texas and could just drive to the port. This was our first cruise and we went with an open mind. The ship was really beautiful, the meals were elegant, the food was great. We had a wonderful experience. One unexpected result was the making of new friendships with our dinner companions.
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Ship Staff Quality We were impressed when the room steward and the waiter knew our names. They always had a smile and a willingness to do whatever would make our trip more enjoyable.
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Cozumel, Mexico
Progreso (Merida), Mexico The shopping was sketchy, the town was dirty and a bit scary. We quickly went back to the ship.
Don't Miss: Probably the tours
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Pleasant cruise on an older ship by
Max F. from Houston, Tx
Sailing date: Jun 2009 Pros:
The deli sandwiches
Cons:
Rusted old ship
Ship is old and needs painting. Rust spots showed everywhere. Mold and mildew was seen under the slide. Carpets were stained through out the ship.
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very uncaring and unfriendly staff by
A Traveler from Tx
Sailing date: Jun 2009 Pros:
the port
Cons:
the staff-rude, tired, stone-faced...
The staff is expert at what to say when there is a problem. No matter where or when we had a question or complaint, the crew always said, "Someone will be here tomorrow morning. No one is available right now." Of course, this is spoken in broken English. Absolutely NO ONE on board cares about the customer. All they want is to push tips and sell the alcohol.The cruise is all about how much money they can make. NO EMPHASIS ON THE ENJOYMENT OF OUR VACATION!!!!!!!
Dining/Food Horrible. Everything made from left-overs...especially potatoes.
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Ship Staff Quality Only one person looked at me and smiled and said hello. No one else even had a look of pleasantness on their face. No joke!
Entertainment & Activities Fine!
Children's Programs The children's staff yelled at the kids. They did not even act like they like the children. I stuck my head in to check and was appalled at their attitudes...this comment is mostly about the Indonesian women. No patience from them.
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my gulf adventure by
AlexR from fort hood tx.
Sailing date: May 2009 Pros:
I liked that the staff were so helpful and happy natured
Cons:
I dint like that you had to pay to use the internet and the phone calls were so expensive
I was very impressed by how clean and functional all aspects of the ship were at all times. i was never worried that anything was going wrong while traveling.
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Dining/Food not as great as I had heard it would be, and small portions but still a good meal
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Entertainment & Activities there need to be more things that arent aimed so much toward drinking or spending more money.
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Exciting First Cruise by
Melissa M from Houston, Tx
Sailing date: Apr 2009 Pros:
The many choices at our fingertips
Cons:
Deboarding
This was our first cruise and we can't wait to book our next one. We recently sailed on the Carnival Ecstasy Cruise ship and although we have been told we sailed on one of the smaller cruise ships, you wouldn't have known it by the options that were at your fingertips. We loved the comedy shows and the activities they offered throughout the day. The food was amazing and the service far exceeded our expectations. The cruise ship was well maintained and very clean. It's hard to say what the best part of our cruise was but if I had to choose I would say the friends we meet aboard the ship. We look forward to our next cruise however we are not looking forward to the lines we waited in to deboard the ship.
Dining/Food Although the food was excellent and the options were endless, the best part of dining was our Server. The Server was professional, efficient and entertaining.
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Ship Staff Quality I never wanted for anything while aboard the ship. The staff was eager to help and always available.
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Cozumel, Mexico Don't Miss: Deluxe Sail, Snorkle and party boat
Progreso (Merida), Mexico
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fantabulous by
A Traveler from fort worth, texas
Sailing date: Mar 2009 Pros:
I enjoyed the worry free experience
Cons:
cost of alcohol
I loved the bright colors and design of the interior of the ship. this was my first cruise and I am already planning for one next year. the crew was fantastic, nothing negative ever was said or shown by anyone. I love the attention by the crew to the passengers aboard. nothing but good things to say about my carnival cruise experience.
Ship Quality fantastic colors and design
Dining/Food loved the dining room at dinner time, the shows by the staff was excellent and servers always outdid themselves
Stateroom Quality very comfortable living area and always kept well by staff
Ship Staff Quality fantastic, very friendly, warm attitudes.
Entertainment & Activities always some activity happening for all ages. particularly enjoyed the discos and china lounge
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Cozumel, Mexico the water was beautiful, sites excellent
Progreso (Merida), Mexico enjoyed day at the beach
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Fabulous Vacation!!! by
Dee C from Houston, TX
Sailing date: Feb 2009 Pros:
Plenty to do- or Not do- the staff were all attentive and friendly
Cons:
not enough time in port- would have liked to "see" more
Once you get the lay of the land down- getting about was easy.We were 1st time cruisers and were wary.We had nothing to fear- and we were awed by the service of the staff-and the food was delicious! Our steward on the v deck was informative- and if you went back in to the cabin during the day to rest- the room was back to tip top shape when you went back in-- good bye Vegas-- hello crusing!!!!
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