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I wonder why people try to make a vacation as hard as possible. Maybe you could bring your own food and ask them to prepare it for you.

Does anyone know if there is a bar on the Sensation (or any place on the ship) that will show the College Championship Game? My husband is an Alabama fan and he is wigging out on me.

 

Thanks in advance!

Guess he didn't have to worry about It with the ars kickin OSU put on them. Stress free cruise

Not looking to start trouble...My family has a balcony on the Breeze port side deck 8 mid ship. We are non smokers and want to know if we will we smell the smoke? I am think better safe than sorry we should switch sides. If any recent Breeze travelers can help it would be helpful. Thanks!

Actually they the smoker creatures find out who the non smokers are, and send minions to rooms 2 or 3 down from them and blow smoke from the back of the ship to the front on either side of the ship were all doomed

Disgruntled Cowboy fan.

 

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Just to rub in on further review no good

Carnival Freedom December 2014 Notes

 

Negatives:

1. Deck chairs overboard at 1 am – loud crash and banging sound. Hit our railing. A life vest was thrown overboard as well – terrible customer service and safety response

a. Multiple different answers given as to ramifications of actions of cruise passenger

b. First they told us they did not know who threw them over, then they said they read the incident report and that the passenger was on board but they couldn’t elaborate. Then they got the “head” of security and they told us the passenger was being monitored by cruise security personnel.

c. When we were at the front desk a different day for an entirely different issue, they offered (without us asking) that the passenger was actually thrown off the ship at the first port. We asked the crew member why we had been told otherwise. They got the same “head” of security and we were then told the old answer that the passenger was still on board but being monitored.

d. They basically tried to brush us off each time we mentioned we were nervous to go out onto our balconies.

2. We waited 45 minutes for a c omedy show (you have to arrive early or you won’t get a seat at all) and were told with less than 5 minutes before the show started they were going to postpone the show until 1 am and continue having the football game play instead.

a. Normally this wouldn’t matter, but the international lounge was right above our cabin and the comedy shows are LOUD. This would keep us up until way past 2 am.

b. We went down to the front desk and we were told there was nothing they could do and that it was a “corporate” decision. They couldn’t move the comedy show to another location, or the football viewing to another location. Basically, we’d have to deal with a lot of late loud noise for one night.

c. The staff were clearly not trained in good customer service skills. Instead of trying to apologize or make us feel better, they made us feel like it was our fault we didn’t like waiting 45 min for a show to be cancelled and then having to wait until 1 am to see it, or not even sleep because it was going on above our heads. Instead of taking the approach of the “customer is always right” they took the approach of always making us feel like we were being interrogated for complaining or asking what was going on.

3. Aruba

a. We specifically booked this cruise for the chance to get to Aruba on NYE. The original port time was until 11:30 pm. As we were approaching Aruba, the captain came on and said the port personnel were closing port early so we would have to be back on the ship at 8:30 pm. This drastically changed our plans on the island for the day. When cruise ships book ports, they know and the port knows ahead of time all the timings for coming and leaving, meaning, Carnival knew ahead of time they would have to leave port early and still tried to advertise that the cruise ship would be staying in port later. (Obviously port times can change due to weather conditions) We might not have booked this cruise if we knew we would have been leaving Aruba that early and would miss a lot of the NYE celebrations that Aruba is so famous for.

4. Breakfast Buffet

a. BORING. Seriously beyond boring. Same items every single day. Nothing ever differed except the type of sausage you were offered. I ate two hard boiled eggs every morning with a slice of fruit. Plain pancakes and waffles. Same egg benedict.

b. They did have an omelet station, but the lines were so long that it was almost pointless. You should eat breakfast, then get in line to have an omelet ready by lunch. The staff didn’t speak English, so ordering was nearly impossible. They also didn’t have signs with the options to put in the omelets so every person that walked up asked the same question, “What are my options?” and the staff would have to figure out how to communicate it back in English. Once waited over 30 minutes in line and the line never moved, so gave up and went through the regular buffet.

5. Room Service

a. Breakfast. They only really offered yogurt, coffee and cereal and a few baked goods. Nothing else. Pointless if you are trying to eat before you get off the ship in your own room. Honestly pointless. They also wouldn’t let you order anything special – like hard boiled eggs (which they could just take off the buffet).

b. In general – there was almost nothing on the menu. A couple sandwiches and salads and that’s it. Not even pizza. Never even bothered to order it.

6. Pizza station was always a long line and it took forever to get a slice. They hand make each piece, which is great, but really too time consuming.

7. Entertainment. This was the worst I have ever seen on a ship.

a. Piano bar: The piano guy was not playing 2 or 3 nights of the cruise. No notice, just a sign up on the door of the bar that it was closed for the night. The one night we caught him, it was packed in there, but then he decided to go all religious on us. Sang a gospel Jesus song. So inappropriate on a cruise. No one even asked for the song to be played, he just decided he wanted to preach to us all.

b. Main shows: We only sort of saw one. We had to walk out. I’m shocked my glass didn’t shatter from the horrific singing. Whoever decided to give a microphone to that group is nuts. They were terrible.

8. Smoke. Yuck. IT was everywhere on the ship. Even in the non smoking places. Based on the layout of the ship you can smell it inside almost everywhere you go. Plus, with vaping, people thought they could smoke anyplace they wanted. And did.

9. Cell phones. Carnival has a great deal for social media access and internet access while on the ship. While it was incredibly convenient for folks who needed, it was really distracting to people who wanted to really “disconnect” while at sea. Cell phones popped up in inappropriate places – for example, at the highly acclaimed Chefs table. Put down your phone and enjoy the meal! Normally I wouldn’t care, but it held up the meal because the Chef wanted everyone’s attention before he spoke (and rightfully so!).

10. We love cruising, and cruise often across many lines, including the Carnival family of brands,and were very disappointed with our cruise experience regarding passenger safety and the poor attitude of the front desk. They were not professional.

 

11. I cannot tell you how completely disappointed we were with the response of the cruise line failing to have a passenger be tossed off the ship when the passenger purposefully threw TWO lounge chairs off over the back of deck 10 that crashed on our balcony on deck 6 (gouge marks were quite visible, along with the lounge chairs on the back railing near the water line). This passenger endangered our well being, and could have caused us great bodily harm or worse had we (or one of your crew) been on our back balcony at the time. There is no plausible excuse for this at all. The passenger was allowed to stay on board, was being "monitored" but that didn't mean under 24 hour surveillance. Simply said, the passenger destroyed your property and could have KILLED someone on board by his actions. Forget about the implications of a lifevest being tossed overboard, which also occurred at the same time. The further comment from your staff was that if there would be another incident, he would be asked to leave. Some comfort to us. We didn't enjoy our overall experience, our cabin, nor appreciate your blatant disregard for passenger safety or security. I recognize that you have no control over passenger behavior, that is precisely the point of why you establish, or should establish, safety policies; and those policies should have greater regard for those passengers who DON'T destroy your property nor endanger your passengers or crew. This passenger should have been tossed off the ship. This passenger was afforded more concern when he (and if necessary his family) should have been unceremoniously tossed off the ship, just like he did with your lounge chairs. So, Carnival FUN takes on a whole new meaning. Oh, and by the way, we understand that there were fees and fines assessed against the family, Nice way to boost the Carnival bottom line, how about us? What do we get for having lounge chairs rain down on our balcony? Essentially, blown off...don't worry, it won't happen again, we promise. Really?

Positives:

1. Chefs Table – this was a wonderful experience. Highly suggest for anyone going on a carnival cruise. Remains a highlight of all of my cruising experiences across many lines. Chef was personable and the food was fantastic. The wine server was also very passionate.

2. Steakhouse – had the best chocolate martini off my life. Ivan was the bartender up there and he was absolutely amazing. Liquid gold! The food was also fantastic, service was great and we really enjoyed our evening up there.

3. Internet

 

So other than that you had a good time. Sounds like you spent a lot of time looking for thing to complain about

Can you feel the gap created by the two twin beds that are pushed together or do they put a mattress pad over the beds? Thanks so much! We are almost single digits now!!!!!!

 

 

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Yes you can feel it woken up many times falling in

Surprised my kids for christmas, going on our second cruise in January. Eastern Caribbean-Nassua, St Thomas, San Juan and Antiqua. Last January we did Western and my kids, 12,13 and 15 loved snorkling-it was the first time for all of us. So my question is what would be the best port and where to snorkle? From what I am reading it looks like St Thomas or Antiqua or maybe we'd do both? Suggestions? Their kind of bummed were only in Nassua till 3, was hoping we could do Atlantis but I can't see spending the money given we'd have to leave there by 2. Thanks :)

Consider yourself lucky. Nassau is a waste. We did Atlantis last time unless you buy expensive tour your limited to shops and casino.

I got a great rate 125 each for a weekend cruise on the Sensation for OV. We cruise in 35 days. The catch was we had to let carnival pick our room. Is there a general time frame when they do that? Just wondering where we are going to be. I also booked FTTF. Not sure if that makes a difference or not. Anyone have any clues. When I login to the website its says Cabin: To Be Announced

We let carnival pick our balcony room, $350.00 for a seven day cruise. We got our room 45 days out. Great spot deck 8. Could not have worked out any better.

So in your high class way you're suggesting: they can just throw those vittles down on that bear table cuz theys ain't no strangers at that table theys kin! :rolleyes:

 

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I don't know where your from but I have never seen a table made from a bear

Most restaurants do have tablecloths unless it's a Denny's, a diner, or maybe a fast food place like McDonalds. I rarely go to any of these type of places. So yes, I object to a cruise where they do not have tablecloths on the tables. I don't have a tablecloth on my breakfast table but I do have a tablecloth on my dining room table right now!

 

 

 

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If its that big of a deal pack your own just sayin

I just received our new room assignment, I upgraded from interior to oceanview. We were in E21 right under the showroom but now we are in U228 all the way in the back. We are sailing on the Inspiration. It might be pretty neat back there but not too sure what to expect. What are your thoughts on a room all the way in the back?

We had an aft balcony on our last cruise. It was quiet and didnt notice any engine noise like some people warned me about.

Did you have to change to a guarantee rate for your sailing or where you able to keep your "original" booking????

 

That's been the big question all afternoon. I was told Early Saver cannot get the price drops without changing their booking...

Need advice on where to stay night before Miami departure. Not to high priced and transportation to port. Thanks

Hubby has just booked us on the Imagination out of Long Beach for Aug 31st....he has booked us into the Queen Mary for 4 nights before the cruise.... not sailed Carnival before so looking forward to the experience.... woo hooo:D

I wore a tux last June and there were plenty of people picking them upon the ship with me.getting one again in April. Aside from the classier look, you also don't have to carry it.

Also consider this. We have cruised many times. I find it easier to go online and rent a Tux. It is very reasonable. You pick it up on the ship, and return it before you leave. Looks classy and you don't have to carry it from home.

We are cruising in April on the carnival fasination. We have booked an aft balcony for something different. Has anyone had an aft balcony and is it ok.