Carnival Sensation Review

Wouldn't do Carnival again.

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Sensation
User Avatar
mo the magnificent
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

Rating by category

Cabin
Value for Money
Embarkation
Dining
Public Rooms
Entertainment
Service

Additional details

Sail Date: May 2016
Cabin: Ocean View

Embarkation was great because we put down 11am to check in but showed up at 12:30. We skipped all the lines and went straight on board.

The ship is dated in decor. There's only one pool, and by the end of the day after who knows how many people have been in it, it turns green and cloudy. I didn't step foot in it at all. My wife went into the hot tub but kids go in and out of it so it's not really that kinda hot tub. The slide was cool except that they didn't smooth down the connections well enough and so you feel each crease on your back on the way down.

Food was bad. Like, bad. They put kraft american cheese on chicken florentine!! Who does that?!? Pasta on embarkation day reminded me of camp food. Everything on the Lido deck was like camp food. The pizza was okay, considering all the other food. I stuck with that most of the trip. The dining room food was a notch above but still way below standards. I LOST weight on this trip (weird considering everyone was telling me that I'd gain so much weight). We also did the chef's table which had way better food but at 3 hours, you miss a lot of the last day festivities on the boat. They definitely will try and get you hammered though with unlimited champagne, white wine, and red wine.

Cabin Review

Ocean View

Cabin was great! It's the best sleep my wife and I have had in a loooong time. The mattress was firm but very comfy. Pillows were awesome. The cabin steward, Beratha, was great! Our rooms were cleaned everyday, and he even left a birthday message for my wife on the mirror (I paid for room service to decorate and they never did). Just dropped off a bottle of wine. I'm glad the crew added the extra message so it wasn't so bad. P.S. I'm getting reimbursed in full for the decorations and wine. 4-6 week wait though for the check. The toilet wasn't cleaned properly upon arrival but I spoke to Beratha and it was immediately taken care of, and they apologized.

10 Helpful Votes
previous reviewnext review

Find a cruise

Any Month

Get special cruise deals, expert advice, insider tips and more.By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

© 1995—2024, The Independent Traveler, Inc.