Review by
Guest.
on 28th Dec 2008
User Rating : 2
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Item: Carnival Cruise, Carnival Splendor
I agree with the previous comments that by automatically adding a 15% gratuity to every purchase it leaves little incentive for staff to "go the extra mile" and lead us to cancel the up front gratuity - something we have never done before. It may also be that this is the typical American cruise experience - it is our first time in the US as well as first time with Carnival so it may just be that European expectations are vastly different from those of our American cousins. Suffice to say that ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 4th Dec 2008
User Rating : 6
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Item: Carnival Cruise, Carnival Splendor
Going ashore was a slow process of mustering, queueing and waiting. That's to be expected when only one gangway was in use. We were fortunate that tenders were not being used. The Captain was conspicuous by his absence as were the ships officers.The food was probably the best entertainment on the ship. Each day a gastronomic magical mystery tour. The Carnival Splendor is a lovely ship although we had to ask what all the coloured balls were meant to ...
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Review by
Guest.
on 30th Nov 2008
User Rating : 3
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Item: Carnival, Freedom
The best kept secret on the Carnival, Freedom, the Fish and Chips Cafe (If you go up the staircase, in the Lido restaurant, by the dessert island, you will find lots of tables and no crowds. Just go through the buffet line, then climb the stairs). Contrary to it's name it does not serve just fish and chips. It has fresh made bouillabaisse, ahi tuna, ceviche, and calamari. Yum! It is open only for lunch and is a delightful change. The upstairs venue affords you a quiet spot with a great view. ...
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Review by
fredy14
on 13th Nov 2008
User Rating : 7
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Item: Carnival Cruises, Carnival Conquest, Eastern Caribbean
I took my brother and his two kids during President's week on the Carnival Conquest round the Eastern Caribbean. Our ocean view cabins were on deck 2 (it was last minute booking so this was all that we could get) the cabins were very spacious. Entire service was amazing, we didn't have a single bad experience. The entertainment was great and the Mardi Gras party was the beast of it all. Kids also enjoyed and had a really good time, and there is so many things on this ship that children can be ...
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Review by
groovygang
on 10th Nov 2008
User Rating : 7
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Item: Carnival Cruise, Carnival Splendor
Glitzy ship unfortunately seemed to have lost its Fun appeal maybe this will be found again in the Carribean. Should have ensured they had more entertainment and all facilities were available for families with children, Overall typical Carnival not formal. Certainly not be put off of cruising with them and I have cruised with most of the big Cruise Lines. (You get what you pay for and no more) Gratuities should not be added automatically this would improve ...
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