Carnival Cruise Line

This was our very first cruise for myself and my children. We went over the Christmas holiday. We all had a blast. First I will start with our room- the room had an awesome view we had a suite with a balcony which was awesome, I love the beach so it was very relaxing and I got to see up close and personal views of clear blue waters. My room steward was good and very friendly but the room got some water in it somehow and there was some dirt and dust here and there, which was a little annoying but the style of the rooms are a little outdated. The security briefing the first day on the boat was about the most annoying procedure due to the large crowd that is accumulated since every passenger on the boat is cramming in one area to be briefed on emergency procedures. I do think this briefing is important, however I think someone should come up with a better way as well as a better time to do it. If I did anything different I would have chosen a cruise for more days which would have gave more time at the Nassau port. The beach there was awesome and the Carribean sounds and food were to die for. The food on the ship is all inclusive. My kids enjoyed constantly ordering room service to the room. Being as though I am not a breakfast person, I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast buffet daily. The only complaint I have about that is the line was very long and there was only 2 lines open, I think for the capacity of the ship there should be multiple lines open with better organization. I ended up purchasing the unlimited bubbles program which got the kids unlimited free glasses of soda each night we ere there. There was a formal sit down dinner each night which I thought was nice. There were some very friendly staff as well as some very unfriendly staff aboard as well. I experienced some of the unfriendliness as well as my son. I would definitely go on another cruise again but I would make sure I book more than 4 days

Just got back from a 6 day cruise. Overall, you get what you pay for, great price for a family vacation! You can't beat the price.

If I did pay more money, I would expect the ship to be in better shape, cleaner, and better quality food.

As a former employee, (16 years ago) I knew what I was getting myself into. I just expected... more. Lido deck, cafeteria was smelly as usual. Our state room wasn't bad but found dust hear an there.

The staff, our wait staff was great!!! Very friendly and very hard working! The rest of the staff, seemed, annoyed by tourists. I get it, been there, tourists ask dumb questions, but don't be undermining.

The shows, I missed the full production but wow, 4 shows, x 2, 8 shows total, the singer/dancers work their behinds off!!! Great job!

Ports: Ugh.... Cayman cayman cayman... it's the worse. Again, I thought in 16 years things would be improved. No organization when we had to wait for boat tender and people were cutting and smoking in line. A group had a loud boom box being loud and then cut the whole line. I was expecting the port authority to be a little more... Idk... involved. And again orgainzed!

Tours were fine. Our time in port was shorter because our itinerary was changed due to Hurricane Matthew. Wish we could have stayed longer of course! :) We had smooth waters and no issues with that, God Blessed us and kept us away from the Hurricane!

We loved the Dr. Suess aspect! Great breakfast and liked the involving of our 2 children!

Kids had a great time... ;) She had as much ice cream and french fries as she could! My son on the other hand has a digestive issue so, he threw up pretty much every day.

If you want to go on a vacation and have a tight budget, then this will be perfect for you!

I have nothing bad to say about Carnival. It's no Oasis of the Seas, but it is still an enjoyable and relaxing experience. The rooms are always clean and comfortable and big enough for the entire family. The food is absolutely delicious and the free dining always changes their menu every night (and you can order as many things as you want.. No shame). The food is probably my favorite part because there's so much food everywhere and it's all delicious, plus there are always healthy options. It's definitely worth getting the all you can drink offers so that you can get unlimited soda or alcohol (depending on what you buy) and not worry about having to pay every time. I love the excursions and ports of call, and I think they're better than the ones that Royal Caribbean offers. They have live entertainment in various parts of the ship at different times, a live reggae band during the day by the pool, and fun activities for guests at night (like deck parties and fireworks). I once spent the 4th of July on a Carnival cruise and they had a special celebration at night with music and fireworks. The staff is always friendly and they actually learn your faces and names, and by the end of the trip they're basically your friends. All of my Carnival experiences have been so memorable and I can't wait to go on another cruise in the near future!

I will recommend Carnival to anyone looking for an adventure for a decent price! My mother and I were really impressed with Carnival on our trip for multiple reasons. We experienced delays the day of boarding and then again on the return (none to which was their fault- it was all weather related). Carnival did such a great job amongst the chaos, attempting to keep their customers happy, entertained and stress-free. We received multiple "free" items while waiting both times and they even put on extra shows and activities for us as our debarkation was delayed.
Aside from the delays, our vacation was a blast! We felt the ports of call were awesome and if you are an adventurer, I totally recommend bypassing all of the typical excursions and going off and adventuring the island yourself. We met some really amazing islanders this way and experienced some amazing things that we would not have had we played it safe and went with typical tourist attractions.
The days on the boat were relaxing, full of delicious food and wonderful entertainment. The rooms were just big enough for you to sleep and rest- which is all we needed them for anyways!
We cannot wait to get back on another cruise!

The first (and only time) I cruised with Carnival was for my honeymoon back in July 2016. We were almost rejected AT THE PORT when they informed us that since we did not have our birth certificates or passports, we would not be able to board the ship. Such a terrible few hours. I even called ahead months in advance about the proper documentation needed to board, and they said since we were taking off out of a United States port, we would not need that documentation. My husband and I live in Oklahoma, and got married in Colorado. Luckily, we had both brought out our birth certificates for our marriage license, but they were locked in our vehicle an hour away from my parents. They had to pay a locksmith to get it for us. The Carnival staff at the port was really nice and helpful to us there, I just wish the same service was there for us when booking the cruise. The reason I still gave the cruise line a 3 star rating is because the on board staff was absolutely amazing, and the food was absolutely spectacular. I won't cruise with them again because of my experience with them, but hopefully someone who is considering this cruise line will read this, and avoid a potential disaster.

Carnival was the first cruise line i ever booked with and after two trips, i see no reason to "jump ship" if you will. Carnival cruises are jam packed with fun for everyone, there is ALWAYS something going on. It's impossible to get bored, the activities available are endless!! We sailed from Charleston South Carolina to Nassau and Freeport on a 5 day cruise in May. And the next year we sailed from Miami on a 5 day cruise to Nassau and Half Moon Cay. On both trips my spouse and I stayed in an ocean view cabin. Being able to wake up and see the sea was amazing! The rooms were spacious, the bathroom was smaller, but there was a large mirror next to the bed that sufficed for getting ready. The food was incredible. I got sick on our first trip and had to stay in one night, so we called in room service and took it easy so i could rest up for the rest of the vacation. It was so nice having that option included in our stay! Clearly, I can't say enough good things. Can't wait for our next vacation!

I have been on one cruise with Carnival and it was a blast. I was on a 7 day cruise with my boyfriend and I left out of New Orleans. The check-in process was super easy and I did not have to wait in super long lines. Once we were on the boat we found the staff super nice and energetic. The food was delicious and I loved that I could always find something to eat no matter what the time. Everyday the cruise staff has a lot of fun activities to do while on the boat, it kind of feels like summer camp. The boat was in great condition. Only one evening did the waves get a little out of control and they had to cancel the dance show for the evening to be safe, but I took some sea-sick medicine and was fine for the rest of the evening. I actually have already booked another cruise with Carnival for this summer and I can't wait. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends. The ship is very family friendly and everyone no matter their age can find something fun to do.

I have done Carnival Cruises 3 times now. LA port to Mexican Riv, and then Ensenada.And eastern Mexico (Cosumel, Cancun, Progresso) out of Galveston. I have enjoyed each experience. I have only stayed in interior cabins so I cant speak to any of the other rooms or size but, I found the interior perfectly fine for 2 people. I enjoyed coming in at night to the towel creatures on my bed. The food was good. I especially enjoyed the breakfast burrito bar on the deck (cant remember what one). I enjoyed my experience and only booked excursions off the ship so cant review those. The reason I took away a star is that this cruise ship wasn't exactly "family friendly". We took the ship out of LA. It was full of college students. There was a lot of drinking. I would be nervous to have my children out by the pool or out in the evening. Its great for couples but be aware of the younger crowd and the party vibe. If thats not what your looking for, I'd try a different line.

We LOVE Carnival!! We're only a couple of cruises away from being platinum card holders, so we obviously sail with Carnival a lot. Their reward system has declined over the years, but it's still better than most lines offer. The boats are all unique enough with their art and decor to make it a new experience every time, but the layout is almost exactly the same from ship to ship, so you don't have to get too reoriented from your last cruise. The dinners and shows are wonderful, the buffets are delicious (you better believe we hit up that midnight buffet every night), and the entertainment staff is super fun and friendly. There is a schedule printed and left in your cabin every day with all of the activities there are for you to do on the boat, including jewelry sales, hairy chest competitions, and trivia. You can't possibly run out of things to do on the boat! Highly HIGHLY recommend Carnival.

We went on our first and only cruise last year. We were super pumped about it and heard so many amazing things. It was a great experience but I didn't feel that it was as great as I had envisioned. The service was well but there were a few days I didn't have a towel animal on our bed. After learning how little crew members are paid and how hard it is for them to move up in the company I almost felt guilty. I didnt like that carnival shore excursions were 2-3 times more expensive than those found at port. The food was not as great as i had planned but there was a pretty big selection. I wish i had learned more about the ship before i did. It was so big with so much to do but I felt lost often. Overall it was a learning experience but I would definitly cruise with carnival again. Their prices are better than most and I didnt have to cook or clean which makes for a great vacation!