Carnival Victory Review

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Carnival Victory - Canada/New England

Review for Canada & New England Cruise on Carnival Victory
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First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Aug 2006
Cabin: Ocean View

OVERVIEW: We are a middle-aged couple who have just returned from our first Carnival cruise. I'd like to share our experiences (both positive and negative) about this ship, especially for cruisers who are hesitant about booking a vacation on this cruise line because of its reputation as the "Fun" ship.

First of all, if you are planning to travel during a school vacation, take into account that KID'S RULE on Carnival! This turned out to be a real "negative" for us, although I'm sure it's a positive for families. The Victory has only 2 areas for adults only - one hot tub (where some parents brought their kids anyway) and the casino. Kids are absolutely everywhere, including the lounges! Apparently the Camp Carnival activities aren't enough for some children, and unfortunately the ones who weren't involved in Camp Carnival seemed to be very poorly behaved and often unsupervised. It was impossible to find a quiet, relaxing place to read a book on the deck during the two sea days.

The Victory is an older ship that is sorely in need of a facelift. Some areas had badly stained and spotted carpeting, and the general decor of the lounges and dining areas was very dated. The layout of the ship was confusing, with all public areas requiring a trip past the large casino. It took a while to figure out which elevator bank would take you to which floor of the 2-level dining rooms. The photo gallery is tucked into an out-of-the-way area which is difficult to access and too crowded. It's a shame, because the photography staff on the Victory is outstanding!

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Ocean View

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