I regret to say that I was a little disappointed with the Carnival Victory. I am not new to cruising or to cruising with Carnival. I normally LOVE Carnival. Within the Carnival fleet, I have sailed with The Valor twice, the Liberty & the Freedom. I enjoyed each of these previously sailed ships...but the Victory lacked in several categories in comparison. I have listed the things that really stood out and contributed to my disappointment: I do want to say that I may continue to sail Carnival but I would not recommend sailing on the Victory.

-Very late Muster Station (Life-boat drill) and also extended due to covering two languages. Yes, upon booking your cruise on the Victory out of San Juan, the itinerary advises that the ship does not depart San Juan until 10:00 PM, no big deal until you have traveled for most of the day or you are one of those passengers I saw with an injury or with small children that were exhausted and crying ?. Recommendation would be to implement the drill to be soon after the ship stops accepting boarding guests, which I bet is way before 10:00 PM? (I believe I read a sign that said all guests must be on board by 4:30PM)? This becomes more important when the instructions are provided twice; once in English, then in Spanish... doubling the drill time.

-Food at buffet (side note- long wait time in lines) Read more