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Just got back from a 5 day cruise with carnival ecstasy. The food was terrible, service in dining room was horrendous. The wait staff were rude and every single day we had to ask at least 2-3 times for a soda. The water tasted terrible and even the shower water left skin itchy. Our soap was not changed or replaced during the 5 days.
I had cruised carnival twice before and never again. Royal Caribbean so far gets my votes
It seems like the service is gone due to the tips being automatically put on the charge card so there is no improvement to strive for
Just got back from a 5 day cruise with carnival ecstasy. The food was terrible, service in dining room was horrendous. The wait staff were rude and every single day we had to ask at least 2-3 times for a soda. The water tasted terrible and even the shower water left skin itchy. Our soap was not changed or replaced during the 5 days.
I had cruised carnival twice before and never again. Royal Caribbean so far gets my votes
It seems like the service is gone due to the tips being automatically put on the charge card so there is no improvement to strive for
of course they all use the auto tipping now so it really doesn't make much difference which line one chooses. I havn't felt the service overall has gone downhil, but have sometimes had less than great service in the dining rooms. It seems to depend on the server and the day, not the line.
I think everyone finds a line that works for them. It is important to try each one, or each one in your budget and class. When you find what works, stick with it, if for no other reason, the perks that come with being a frequent cruiser with that line.
Now, the Ecstasy, I have yet to be on any cruise of 5 days or less that has really impressed me and the Ecstasy is really much older. It is probably about to be handed over to anyother company I would bet. The only short cruise that seems to get fairly consistant decent reviews is the NCL Sky and certainly not always,that's for sure.
The Disney Dream gets consistently good reviews as well. I sailed her a couple of years ago and my only complaint was that it was over too quickly.
you are certainly right about the Dream: I had forgotten them, as I was thinking the basic, mass marketed lines, not Disney which is a little more upscale and specialized. Disney does a great job at what they do and certainly appeals to a certain group of cruisers...
Op's post is rather amusing. The ship must have really took a dive since my family was on it in Nov 2012. The Ecstasy is in great shape, the food was just fine, and the staff was simply ninja-like in that everytime we entered our stateroom, things were freshened. I guess some people expect to buy a Rolls Royce at the price of a Chevy.
Op's post is rather amusing. The ship must have really took a dive since my family was on it in Nov 2012. The Ecstasy is in great shape, the food was just fine, and the staff was simply ninja-like in that everytime we entered our stateroom, things were freshened. I guess some people expect to buy a Rolls Royce at the price of a Chevy.
I agree that people need to manage their expectations when booking a cruise. People who are happy with a Motel 6 and Golden Corral will most likely be satisfied with a Carnival cruise. Those who typically stay in better hotels will be very unhappy. No one should expect much other than cafeteria food and and a cabin with very basic furnishings when they are paying $30 a night.
I agree that people need to manage their expectations when booking a cruise. People who are happy with a Motel 6 and Golden Corral will most likely be satisfied with a Carnival cruise. Those who typically stay in better hotels will be very unhappy. No one should expect much other than cafeteria food and and a cabin with very basic furnishings when they are paying $30 a night.
^^^ 100% agree. You basically get what you pay for.
I agree that people need to manage their expectations when booking a cruise. People who are happy with a Motel 6 and Golden Corral will most likely be satisfied with a Carnival cruise. Those who typically stay in better hotels will be very unhappy. No one should expect much other than cafeteria food and and a cabin with very basic furnishings when they are paying $30 a night.
don't want to turn this into a heated argument but I don't know on any cruise that is $30 a night, now many motels that are. I know you like the upscale, small ship cruising and yes, they are wonderful for those who can afford them, but mass market lines have some great ships, great itineraries and a lot to offer, but the don't go, even on sale, even for Travel agents for $30 a night.
Nitrum, you are right, you get what you pay for, but there are good deals out there that offer upscale experiences for middle class prices, if you know where to look and when to go. it is like anything else, sales can give you more bang for your buck..
True, $30 is low. However Carnival currently has a few cruises as low as $46 a night. Same idea. Don't expect Champagne on a beer budget.
Motels don't include food and "entertainment." The thought of a $30 motel is just downright scary. I live in the cheap motel capital of the world, and even here they start at around $50--with the bonus of a meth lab in the next room.
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