RB

Hubby and I are thinking about going on a cruise to the Bahamas in February for a last couple vacation before we start our family. Tell me about your experience, good and bad. Would you recommend them? What did you do while on the cruise? Tell all!!I think the ship we would be going on is called the Celebrity (i think). anyone ever been on it?Sorry the boat is the CELEBRATION instead of the Celebrity

cuznev

I actually met my fiance on Carnival. The cruise experience was fantastic. Being kind of a partier, there was never a boring time. When relaxation is what I needed, there are plenty of quiet places on board. All and all you will have a wonderful time.Just be careful of that card you use to buy everything on the cruise. When it's time to pay up, OUCH!!!Have fun....

kitzy

Just got back in April from a Inspiration Carnival Cruise, and it was very nice, the only downfall was the agent did not tell us it was spring break. It was our honeymoon and our children had already been on spring break. The food was MARVELOUS!!! Entertainment was 24/7...Being waited on hand and foot was FABULOUS!!!!!!!! Going again in the spring to Alaska.. Met good friends and have stayed in touch. The cruise critic is a great website. We laid by the pool, hotub, danced at night went to the shows, they even had Bingo and a Hairy Man Chest Contest. They had a pizzeria and ice-cream bar open 24/7. Nothing like pizza and ice-cream after dancing. Alcohol was expensive but Carnival allows a bottle of wine per person upon embarkation. Another thing you can buy a soda card for 30 bucks for all the soda you can drink, we shared ours. All the food, entertainment is free, there is even a casino on board and shopping..HAVE FUN!!HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!

Rappel_Welch

I've taken two cruises. One to the Bahamas on Royal Carribbean, and one on Carnival to Cozumel, Caymans, & Jamaica. The buffet food on Carnival was great, but the sit down dinners were horrible. Our first formal dinner we ordered lobster tail, and had to cut it with a knife. Each of the dinners we had in the formal dining room left a lot to be desired. The cruise staff was nice, but not nearly as the staff were on RC. The formal dinners were not as nice as they were on RC, simply because they allowed people in with casual attire. I certainly didn't expect black tie, but I don't want to sit at a table in a formal setting with people wearing jeans. The dining room seating was either table or booth, which could be a recipe for disaster. We were seated in a booth with another couple. We enjoyed their company, but would have been miserable had it been a couple that we didn't care for. I have every intention of taking another cruise, but I'll choose any cruise line other than Carnival.

ZefH8773

I have been on seven cruises, three of which were on Carnival. I have four more cruises booked, one of which is on Carnival.Given all the details you want, I will just refer you to the review I wrote while on the Carnival Glory in late April and early May of 2006. The review is fairly long. Below is a link to my review ...http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=18296

Dusie1511

I've cruised with Carnival 3 times. All exceptionally positive experiences. 2 of them were just hubby and me and other one we brought along 3 adult kids and their significant others. February is a great time if you can avoid President's Day week. Some schools let out for the whole week. The shorter the trip the more party atmosphere you'll experience. For a week or longer you can pretty well get the couples feel you want. Bon Voyage. Remember that married couples still need to get away by themselves even after they have kids. It keeps the romance going. They love spending the week with Grandma or Auntie or your good friends.

blissbelle

Just came back from a Carnival Cruise two weeks ago. Originally we were to sail to Key West - Cozumel Mexico - Belize and the Bahamas. The first day out at sea we learned that we were not going to Belize, due to a hurricane that had hit the island two weeks prior. Instead we went to Progresso, Mexico. Not much to see and let's just say many passengers were upset about making two stops in Mexico. When we arrived in the Bahamas, we were the last ship to dock and were the first ship back to sea. The food on the ship was horrible...worst than public school cafeteria food. I lost 7lbs on this trip. On the day when we returned from the Bahamas we were all famished...about one hundred of us were told that they ran out of buffet food and we should have a hamburger or pizza to hold us until dinner. Overall most of the staff is friendly...however we got the feeling that some just would rather be doing something else. Housekeeping team worked their asses off and we really appreciated their service. The dinning room team work really hard as well. The Matire’d was a joke. The dj in the club White Heat was pathetic. He had no clue how to mix music. One minute your dancing to a popular current song, then he would put on something from the 50’s. Each time he did that, the dance floor cleared in less than 60 seconds. The casino was fun…the activities during the day was cheesy. Pre-teens and teenagers ran wild and unsupervised from 8pm until the wee hours of the morning. It was ridiculous how crazy they got; one boy used the walkway to sprint back and forth as if he was competing to make the track team. On the last night someone slipped a mickey in teenage girl drink. Another teen (boy) had alcohol poisoning. One man punched another man in the eye for putting his hand on son. The poor guy that got hit didn’t even get a chance to explain. He was trying to stop his son from getting into a fight with another boy. Couldn’t wait to dock and get the heck of that ship. It was my first cruise and gift from my mother. Although I appreciate her gesture, the trip was a disappointment. I do plan to go on another cruise…but perhaps Royal Caribbean or Norwegian and it’ll be my treat for both of us.I will NEVER, EVER go on a Carnival Cruise again.

chocolatelover2292

I went on Carnival Victory in 2004 and I enjoyed it- but only because it was my first cruise and I didn't know what a cruise should be like. There were many problems that we had with Carnival and I realized just how terrible it was when I went on Royal Caribbean and had the time of my life. I have cruised to the Bahamas, and I do recommend that, but do yourself a favor and don't take Carnival. The price of Carnival may be cheaper, but the experience isn't as good either. And don't worry about what to do. There is ALWAYS something to do. Also, I recommend planning in advance what you will do at the ports of call. Congratulations on being about to start a family!

Momsdiamonds

I been on two cruises and will never cruise again. Parents let their kids run wild. You spend so much time at sea. Instead of cruising, we do an all-inclusive at a resort on St. Thomas. We love sitting on the beach, snorkling, relaxing, and doing what we want when we want. Look for an all-inclusive resort in the Bahamas. You can get much more time alone with your spouse and you'll get to truly enjoy the Carribean.

Tivogal7775

i would try royal carribbean or princess cruise lines. the bahamas cruise sounds really nice but i think you get what you pay for with carnival. People can have a nice time on their cruise but there are horror stories out there that would make me leery of carnival.good luck .