What's Over Hyped and What's Underrated?

I'm floored to hear that there are no chicken tenders on ships with Guy's. Seriously, what will I feed my children!!! (insert sarcasm) But still, we really liked the tenders. Are they seriously no where to be found?? We are sailing the Sunshine in February.

 

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Well, I managed to find plenty of chicken tenders the 2 times we were on the Sunshine and twice on Breeze as well, as both ships have Guys...tenders were back on the Lido/Markeplace buffet, you do have to walk all the way back there get them though.....

Well, I managed to find plenty of chicken tenders the 2 times we were on the Sunshine and twice on Breeze as well, as both ships have Guys...tenders were back on the Lido/Markeplace buffet, you do have to walk all the way back there get them though.....

Awesome!!! Thanks for saving the day!!!

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Over rated:

Couples games show that every cruise line have.

Belly flop that every cruise line host.

Molten cake along with Bingo should be at the top

Underrated:

The Italian restaurant on Carnival (especially during lunch time.)

Dining room during breakfast.

Cookies at the espresso bar onboard Carnival

fresh 4am pizza-best time to go!!

Underrated

Tandoor Grill

Red Frog Pulled Pork Sandwich

Cucina del Capitano pasta bar lunch

Quiet time in one's cabin :)

 

 

Overhyped/Overrated

The Chocolate Extravaganza

The VIFP party

Port shopping "seminars"

Fun Shops merchandise (including the $10 "sales")

Tandoor grill was awesome!!! Could not stay away from that place!!!

Actually quite to opposite. I fly into port from Cleveland. And I always arrive the day before. I just sleep in, stay at the hotel to checkout (normally 11AM, but I usually talk them into longer), grab a shuttle/cab to the port, and by then, the Platinum/FTTF people are on and general boarding is well underway. The key is to ignore that "1:30PM" email Carnival sends out. Hit the sweet spot before that time but after early boarding is done.

 

Juggling luggage has never been an issue for me. I just keep a small day bag with me (the same I use in port) and check everything else. This isn't the airlines. Checked bags, aside from a pip to the porters, cost nothing. A tip to the porters is way cheaper than FTTF.

 

If you think it's worth it, more power to you. But the people here act like it's the only way to enjoy a cruise. It's not. Kind of like the comments above on balconies. It's nice and all, just overrated. I enjoy cruising just fine without it.

I agree with your regarding the balconies. Crazy just to cruise for a room. I do purchase early option because of my son.

Over rated: Serenity area. On the Liberty and Freedom - too far forward, windy and can hear the blaring from the big screen.

 

Under rated: Promenade. Again on the Liberty and Freedom - awesome views of the ocean and not many people out on them. Much more serene IMO.

 

Might change my opinion on my upcoming Pride cruise though. It doesn't have chairs on the Promenade and Serenity is aft.

I agree with the serenity areas. Some ships do not enforce the no kids rule which defeats the purpose of Adults only!

Interesting how we all have a different take on +'s and -'s .

My -'s include the big production shows which are truly mediocre . High school quality.

A real undermentioned horror is the TSA nightmare getting off the ship . Last 2 cruises the line-up was

more then an hour . The reason I mention it is that everyone talks about the horror of getting on the ship

but the last few cruises embarkation was almost a pleasure.

It was debarkation (including misplaced luggage) which was terrible !

As for +'s , undermentioned is the consistently high level of care provided by the hard working staff.

I know most agree with this but its only when I board for another cruise that this is brought home.

These people are almost always wonderful !

Finally what is underrated is value for money . The cost of a cruise is usually the same cost as the flight

to get there . Perhaps that makes the flight costs the most overrated .:mad:;)

Reading over my list I realize that these points are not Carnival specific.

I agree with your regarding the balconies. Crazy just to cruise for a room. I do purchase early option because of my son.

I also agree that balconies are overrated.

Overrated: The wok, the production shows and The Love And Marriage Show

Underrated: Porthole cabins

Personally, I disagree.

 

While you and others are standing in line, I've already unpacked and am sitting with a cocktail on the deck.

 

While you and others are standing in line for tender tickets, I am already on shore enjoying the port.

 

While you and others are sitting in a room waiting to stand in a line to collect your luggage and go through customs, I am already off the ship, checked into my hotel and enjoying part 2 of my vacation...

 

My time is worth the $50.

We are the opposite of you.

We have no problem waiting to board. It is usually less than a half an hour from the time we get there until the time we are walking on. We never wait in line for tender tickets. We take our time enjoying the ship and when the rush is done we walk right off. Sometimes we just stay right on the ship and avoid the tender all together. As for debarkation we spend the time waiting to get off on the Promenade deck playing cards. We wait until last call and by the time we get out our luggage is easy to spot because most of it is gone along with most of the line to get out. We just aren't in a rush. We'd rather just relax and let everyone else wait in line and get crabby :D. For us the $50 isn't worth it. We are enjoying our time doing something else. To each his own.

A real undermentioned horror is the TSA nightmare getting off the ship . Last 2 cruises the line-up was

more then an hour . The reason I mention it is that everyone talks about the horror of getting on the ship

but the last few cruises embarkation was almost a pleasure.

It was debarkation (including misplaced luggage) which was terrible !

 

TSA had nothing to do with it. CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) is where you should direct your displeasure.

I been a CC member a LONG time maybe one of the best threads I have read in long time. Even a long time cruiser like myself is finding this one very interesting.

 

Under Rated

 

Deli -Tuna On Rye Love their Tuna best I Have ever had , Last cruise I think I ate one almost everyday for lunch:D

Have them make you a tuna melt - very good!

TSA had nothing to do with it. CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) is where you should direct your displeasure.

Great thread!

fun topic!

overrated:

Mongolian Wok (WAY overrated imo)

Lido Desserts in general

Eggs Benedict

underrated:

ALCHEMY BAR

Playlist Productions (at least the ones I saw! I liked them! :D)

Salsa bar at Blue Iguana (love the Watermelon/Jicama salsa!)

Overrated:

Art sale (and free champagne)

Shopping talks

Inch of "gold"

WCMC

VIFP party (but we still go)

Health seminar (one big sales pitch)

Underrated:

Balcony rooms

Vegetarian options

Free fitness classes

Carnival! :)

This thread is great!

Overrated:

Onboard shops

"Shopping" seminars

Fish and Chips

The spa

Chocolate buffet

The "inch" of gold on a rope "sales"

Most of the desserts, though we love WCMC (flan should be banned forever from everything! :eek:)

Cruise directors (except John and Butch)

Dining room photographers (Most. Irritating. Thing. Ever.)

Underrated:

Blue Iguana

Room Service

Sea Day Brunch

Cucina del Capitano pasta lunch

Outdoor movies on the big screen at night

Alchemy Bar

BBQ ribs served at lunch in the MDR

Most bartenders on every ship

Room stewards

Overrated:

• Warm chocolate melting cake - its just meh
  
• Casino - smokey, losing money land
  
• Most of the main shows (esp hypnotists) - Why go when you can go comedy
  
• Shops and their talks- prices to high for alcohol and make up. I can get it cheaper in the UK
  
• Bonsai Sushi - Really dry as they put sauce on top to decorate
  
• Art Auctions - really horrible art on the cruises I have been on
  
• Cheers- no-one I knew ever seemed to get their money's worth
  
• Fun ship special - Better drinks on board
  
• Lobster - While I enjoyed it it wasnt really 'fine dining' quality
  
• Bean bag toss - Reminds me too much of school lol
  
• Cherry on top- Steep prices for basic sweets. Buy interesting stuff in port
  

Underrated:

• Green thunder- It is just excellent
  
• Red Frog - Great drinking spot
  
• Pumpkin Pie - I love it!
  
• Normal grill burgers - Not tasted guy's but these were good!
  
• Dr Suess- Really wonderful and educational experience for kids
  
• 4K cabins - The best bargain at sea
  
• The Twilight zone cocktail - Just...the...best
  
• Comedy acts - Should be the main event in my view
  
• Pizza pirate - Really tasty and open at perfect hours
  
• Crusin to Europe - You will love the Med guys!
  
• Carnival mattresses - Just hard enough me
  

Over rated:

Couples games show that every cruise line have.

Belly flop that every cruise line host.

Molten cake along with Bingo should be at the top

 

Underrated:

The Italian restaurant on Carnival (especially during lunch time.)

Dining room during breakfast.

Cookies at the espresso bar onboard Carnival

fresh 4am pizza-best time to go!!

My husband loves going to the MDR for breakfast so he can get his eggs benedict. He also likes having a sit down meal with service. It's a luxury :)

I guess Carnivals chocolates at turn down were over hyped since they are now being discontinued.

Overrated:

• Warm chocolate melting cake - its just meh
  
• Casino - smokey, losing money land
  
• Most of the main shows (esp hypnotists) - Why go when you can go comedy
  
• Shops and their talks- prices to high for alcohol and make up. I can get it cheaper in the UK
  
• Bonsai Sushi - Really dry as they put sauce on top to decorate
  
• Art Auctions - really horrible art on the cruises I have been on
  
• Cheers- no-one I knew ever seemed to get their money's worth
  
• Fun ship special - Better drinks on board
  
• Lobster - While I enjoyed it it wasnt really 'fine dining' quality
  
• Bean bag toss - Reminds me too much of school lol
  
• Cherry on top- Steep prices for basic sweets. Buy interesting stuff in port
  

 

Underrated:

• Green thunder- It is just excellent
  
• Red Frog - Great drinking spot
  
• Pumpkin Pie - I love it!
  
• Normal grill burgers - Not tasted guy's but these were good!
  
• Dr Suess- Really wonderful and educational experience for kids
  
• 4K cabins - The best bargain at sea
  
• The Twilight zone cocktail - Just...the...best
  
• Comedy acts - Should be the main event in my view
  
• Pizza pirate - Really tasty and open at perfect hours
  
• Crusin to Europe - You will love the Med guys!
  
• Carnival mattresses - Just hard enough me
  

Great list!

I love the regular grill burgers on the Dream and Breeze. Not a fan of guys. I cruise for the comedy acts. We don't go to the main shows anymore.

Totally agree that Fish 'n Chips is underrated. :)

LuLu

These were very greasy when we were on the Glory

WCMC is completely overrated.

I guess you really have to be a chocloholic to fully understand, lol!

All the mentions of the Alchemy Bar make me REALLY wish Dream had one. :(

Just got off of the Conquest. First thing I did was get a burger at Guys Burgers. I had heard so much about them, and I love burgers and fries.

If you are a fan of grease and salt, a Guys Burger is right up your alley. And the fries were mushy, not crisp as they should be. I ate half of the burger before tossing it and went and got fish and chips.

Guys Burgers=Over rated and just plain bad.