Carnival Victory Review

3.5 / 5.0
0 reviews

Pleasant return to the Southern Caribbean

Review for the Southern Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Victory
User Avatar
JAYinNC
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

Rating by category

Value for Money
Embarkation
Dining
Public Rooms
Entertainment
Fitness & Recreation
Service
Cabin

Additional details

Sail Date: Nov 2009
Cabin: Balcony

This was our 10th cruise and our first on Carnival. As I stated on my ship comment card, the cruise/ship met our expectations, but the expectations were minimal. I've never been a fan of Carnival...based on published information and past cruiser reports/reviews...and I doubt that we would intentionally book a Carnival Cruise again. We prefer a more traditional format as opposed to the more "laid back" style that appears to fit Carnival and its supporters.

Our main reason for taking this cruise was that we "won" the cruise as part of an incentive with my business. As such, our hosts provided us with balcony cabins, two private cocktail parties, a private shore excursion, wine with all evening meals, a soda card, and sufficient shipboard credits to cover our gratuities and most other onboard expenses. We had already been to 5 of the 6 ports visited, so we planned to make this cruise a truly "relaxation" experience. There was nothing about the cruise that prevented us from doing exactly that, and with all the "perks" provided by our hosts, it helped make a 3.5-4 star cruise into almost a 5-star event.

We flew down from NC in a group on the day of embarkation and were easily transferred from the airport to the ship with little problem. Check-in was quick and painless. We were able to stop by the local liquor store and purchase alcohol to take on board. As the cruise boards said, the booze was easily stowed in carry-on luggage and there was no question by anyone. We were probably on board by 3:30-4:00. We had to find our cabin on our own...a bit of a surprise in that many ships make sure that you are escorted to your cabin. Our cabin was a most adequate starboard balcony cabin. A very nice bathroom..very roomy..with good storage. The balcony was not large but adequate and we spent many afternoons and early evenings here.

Cabin Review

Balcony

Cabin 8D
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.