Carnival Sensation Cruise Reviews

3.5 / 5.0
958 reviews
Debarkation day! Hello rainbow and goodbye Carnival forever!
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Crew 10/10

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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Ssunny09
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

I’ve travelled on this cruise ship 3 years ago and I remember the food being so amazing and I was super excited to have that again. Unfortunate, that was not the case. Guys burgers and all those workers there 100% saved the day. We had an awesome waiter every night Herbert so amazing at what he does and so very sweet, Milovan made sure to put a smile on our faces throughout dinner and the show ...
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Sail Date: September 2019

Cabin Type: Porthole


Old ship that needs to redone

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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lfresa
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I was on the Sensation many many years ago. There was a sale I couldn't pass up. Cost for both my husband and I 377.00 with a 100.00 OBC for an inside room. I did get a call the night before because I am platinum that they had an ocean view no charge for us so I took it. I forgot about the fantasy ship purple and brass. Carnival really needs to do something when they do refurbishments they need ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Very old and dirty ship

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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Svill
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We booked a couple months in advanced but were still able to get a balcony room. The room was still very tiny. We were on the 5th floor and out floor smelled moldy. There were holes in our curtains and the deck was very dirty. Our room was M245. The cruise director deon was great. There were alot of activities. The food at dinner was great. The breakfast buffet was poor. Half Moon Cay, was a joke! ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Sensational Staff

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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caribbeanseadreaming
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

My mom and I booked this cruise solely to go to Cuba, as it is one of the few ports in the Caribbean we have yet to travel to. When the travel ban was enacted on Cuba two months prior to our cruise, we were beyond disappointed. Carnival compensated us with $100 onboard credit per person (plus I believe $27 back in port expenses), or the ability to cancel our cruise with a full refund. In ...
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Sail Date: July 2019


Disgusted -wedding on the sensation

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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Frig2
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

This message is to warn anyone planning on having a Carnival cruise wedding to NOT DO IT! If it weren’t for my family and friends the entire memory would be a disaster! I planned a carnival cruise wedding on the sensation on July 30,2019. Upon deciding that I would have the wedding with Carnival I submitted all my documents necessary so that the wedding planner on board would be informed of all ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Junior Suite (obstructed views)

Traveled with children


Had a wonderful time

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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OceanLover1963
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Platinum cruisers. We chose this cruise because of the itinerary and cruise length. Embarkation in Miami was the best we have ever experienced in Miami. Parking garage could use a bit of TLC but overall the experience was good. Arrived at 10:50am and we were on the ship at 11:00am. Cabin was ready so we were able to drop off some carry on items and go to explore the ship. Cabin was a bit ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Over Crowded and Understaffed

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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suziesunshinerentals
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Short weekend cruise. Taking my grandson for his first cruise. This was our 5th cruise with Carnival. We have always talked highly of Carnival and enjoy the diversity of age on most of their ships. This ship felt overly crowded. Almost impossible to get to the buffet. Even harder to find a chair by the pool and forget getting in the 1 pool they have available on the ship. The room steward for the ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View

Traveled with children


Not much offered on this ship

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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mirlainet
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

I’ve been on a few carnival ships but Sensation would have to be the most boring that I’ve experience. This ship lacked entertainment!!! Although the cruise director Dion was very entertaining and super funny and friendly, the ship did not have much of anything going on while we were at sea... they not only need more shows but more variety. There was one nightclub(hip hop every night) which was ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Please Retire This Ship

Review for a Cuba Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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cruisecarnivalnomore
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

DO NOT BOOK THIS CRUISE! We had a family reunion / birthday party on the ship. The ship/cruise line was picked by someone in the family who cruises often and promoted the trip as a "great deal" . Although I was happy that someone else planned the trip, this is the last trip that family member will ever plan for us...#sensationFail. There was "NOTHING GREAT" about this cruise, and Carnival ...
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Sail Date: July 2019

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Fun in the Sun.

Review for a Cuba Cruise on Carnival Sensation

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joannebroad
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We always have great experiences on Carnival. You could definitely tell the ship was in an older class. The paint was chipping and rusting all over the ship. That is the only reason I did not give it a 5 star rating. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. Our room steward, Leonardo was very personable and was there for all our needs. The dining was EXCELLENT whether you ate in the ...
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Sail Date: June 2019

Cabin Type: Interior


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