Carnival Pride Review

Titanic Without The Iceberg

Review for the Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Pride
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as2062
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

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Sail Date: Jan 2013
Cabin: Ocean View

Loved: Excellent service, courteous wait-staff, high quality on-board entertainment, memorable experience

Improve: Not enough time at the beach/ports, had to pay extra to get around the islands, on-board spending can get pricey if you're not careful, WIFI is expensive, may be disappointed with shore excursions

The ship itself is designed like a palace - gorgeous architecture, fine detail, and stellar decor - think Titanic minus the iceberg and the sinking, as you will be sailing into the tropics. The ship staff members are courteous, kind, and attentive to your needs - they work very hard to ensure a fantastic experience for you! The ship was very clean at all times. The stateroom always had a freshly-made bed with chocolates on the pillow and a towel animal surprise! The quality of the food is spectacular - imagine dining at a five-star restaurant every evening, at no extra cost. An abundance of options and flexibility were some of the defining traits of this cruise. Want to have a formal dinner? You've got it. Want a quick snack any time of day? Eat your heart out! The quality of the on-board entertainment was excellent - we found the comedy club and theater shows to be very tasteful. They hire some of the most talented people to entertain you! Lots of activities are available for you & your family. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time in port/at the beach, as we were rushed to the ship in fear of it departing (yes, it will leave without you, and you will get stuck in some tropical paradise without your baggage, at the mercy of the natives). You will also have to pay extra to get around the islands, so budget for transportation. The island natives are friendly, but may be a bit too pushy with their goods and services - you have to be firm in saying "no." Lastly, on-board spending can get pricey if you don't budget properly (internet/phone usage, the bar, and the casino can eat up a good thousand if you aren't careful)! All-around fantastic experience. Overall, I would highly recommend this cruise to anyone considering!

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