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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Aug 31, 2010
Pros: Special activities for kids; Low prices; Good shore excursions
Cons: Adult activities ho- hum; Poor beer selection; Pesky photo ops.
Summary: A cruise vacation is a nice alternative to traditional family travel by car or plane and I have had the opportunity to spend a couple of my vacations aboard a large cruise ship sailing to different destinations in the Caribbean. My most recent cruise ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 13, 2013
Pros: Very low cost, food in the main resturant was good
Cons: A low end cruise in most respects -- you get what you pay for
Summary: We were not really planning a cruise, but when a last minute deal for $209 ($300 with tax) came up, we jumped on it. We already had flights to Florida, and this 5 day cruise fit into our existing flights. The cruise was to the Bahamas – ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 13, 2012
Pros: Great for families, all around fun, very relaxing.
Cons: Slightly expensive.
Summary: This past summer, i went on the best vacation that i have ever experienced. This was my first cruise, and i'm so glad that i chose Carnival Cruise Line. When we first arrived at the boat, checking our luggage was easy, and hassle free. The luggage did ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 9, 2010
Pros: Value for the $$; Dining Room Food; Serenity section
Cons: Evening activities limited; photographers EVERYWHERE.
Summary: We are experienced cruisers (39) and take cruises for a variety of reasons. This cruise was very inexpensive (less than $80 PP per day) and we booked for a short getaway (5 days). That said, we still expect a certain level of service and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 19, 2009
Pros: Mostly inclusive vacation experience that rivals customer service found at Disney.
Cons: Sometimes the drive for the "backend sale" items is a little over-bearing.
Summary: When can I sail with y'all again?My hat's off to the crew of Carnival's Ecstasy for making our honeymoon a very memorable experience! For a couple of unexperienced cruisers, Carnival set the bar pretty high for anyone trying to top them in ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 12, 2009
Pros: They have so much to do. The crew is nice, The excursions are great.
Cons: Well, the excursions aren't always fairly priced, and they could improve on cleaning.
Summary: I recommend this ship for anyone. It was so amazing. Couples would love it. The crew is ready to do anything for you, and there is so much to do. It makes you feel comfortable, and yes, safe. I refer to it now as my "second home" They have so many things ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 24, 2008
Pros: Nice Penthouse Suites with good room stewarts and good room service.
Cons: CCL GOT TO US FOR $300!!!
Summary: CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES IS TERRIBLE! DON'T GO!! Several months ago, we were booked to sail out on Oct. 25th 2007 on the Ecstasy out of Galveston for a 4 day cruise. We were due to begin boarding at 11:00 AM, but due to a weather delay during the prior ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 10, 2008
Pros: Lots to do! Great Excusions!
Cons: Very Cold.
Summary: My Husband & I have been on this cruise 2 times. We loved it and had a blast! There are tons of things to do on the boat, most of the time I forgot I was even on a boat. The most relaxing days were the days at sea. Rooms: Our first time we got a room ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 1, 2008
Pros: Friendly Staff
Power Boat and Beach Excursion
Cons: Disembarkation-3 hour Customs wait
4 hour Late arrival
Food quality
Summary: We took the 4 day cruise to Cozumel on March 27, 2008. Overall, we had a great time due to the friendly staff and exciting Power Boat n Beach excursion along with the shopping in Cozumel; most importantly it fit within our budget. The Power Boat and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 11, 2008
Pros: Embarkation/Debarkation, Bedding, Food and Service, Bang for your Buck.
Cons: Smoke in Lounges, Dirty Windows
Summary: Overview: My wife and I (both in our 40’s, with my birthday falling during the cruise) took the January 26th-31st 2008 5-day cruise on the Carnival Ecstasy to Mexico, leaving through Galveston. We have cruised with Carnival (5 times), Royal ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 15, 2007
Pros: Excellent staff,low cost, great dining, good entertainment, turn down service with towel-animals
Cons: Sodas were kind of expensive. The rooms were not all that clean
Summary: We took a 4 Night Cruise on the Ecstacy, which is a Carnival Cruise Ship. Overall we were happy with the experience. We got a good price for a 4 night cruise to Mexico. The staff was excellent, international and professional. We were treated soooo ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 30, 2007
Pros: I'm finally off the boat.
Cons: There was really only one con for the whole trip, but it's a biggie: CARNIVAL.
Summary: I will never, ever, take another Carnival cruise, I don't care if they give me free tickets and comp every expense on the ship. This was my first cruise, but not my first trip by any stretch. I'm a fairly well seasoned traveler with over a dozen ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 9, 2007
Pros: LOTS & LOTS of wonderful food, free activities, and terrific onshore excursions.
Cons: If you don't want to be around teens, might want a different cruiseline.
Summary: My husband & I had the awesome opportunity to go on 4 (YES FOUR!) cruises this spring & summer and they were ALL on the Carnival Ecstasy!! He works for a tour company that books student groups and there were a LOT of groups that wanted to celebrate the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 20, 2007
Pros: TONS of entertainment, variety, and fun! Great food also.
Cons: More expensive than a typical "week at the beach" vacation.
Summary: I'd been searching for the perfect trip for some time and I had heard the same thing over and over from my friends: take a cruise, there is nothing like it! I took their advice and went on a seven day cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines. The ship I ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 23, 2006
Pros: Like any cruise, it was (mostly/sort of) all inclusive
Cons: Not as "family oriented" as billed
Summary: My dad wanted to get all of his children together (that's a story in itself), and he figured that paying for a cruise for all of us would accomplish that end. We sailed in June of this year, and departed from Galveston, TX, stopping in Progreso and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 4, 2006
Pros: all food and non-alcoholic beverages included
Cons: the pervasive sense that somewhere, somehow, they're always trying to get your money
Summary: (This is a cut-and-paste from a trip report I wrote in the summer of 2005.) Day One: The Punishment Begins The ship in question is the M/S Ecstasy, owned and operated by Carnival Cruise Lines, more of which later. We're leaving ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 31, 2006
Pros: Free Room Service, The Cruise Only Lasted 3 Days
Cons: Formal Meal Quality, Inflexible Meal Times, Staff Attitude, Non-Gambling Activities, Pretty Much Everything
Summary: I can't believe that there are several good reviews for this cruise ship. Don't believe them! I went on the Ecstasy as part of a 3-day weekend getaway my employer paid for. I would rather have taken the free airfare and stayed in Miami. The ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 30, 2005
Pros: Price, staff, entertainment, food, excursions, FUN!!
Cons: Stepping on the scale at home, spa services and bingo were a little pricey
Summary: In January 2005 my husband and I left our 2 year old with his grandma and we went on the 5 day Western Carribean Cruise out of Galveston. We had booked it in August 2004 and got a price of $279 per person. We got an ocean view room. Our room: We ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2005
Pros: all you can eat, no airfare from texas
Cons: old ship, food is ok, kids camp is sad,
Summary: I have taken 3 cruises and this was the worst on. The Ecstasy is an older ship and it shows. I traveled with my husband and my 5 year old son and was very disappointed in the Kamp carnival. The kids club is an obvious after thought and it shows with the ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 31, 2005
Pros: Great and frequent food. Relaxing if you want it or action packed if you don't.
Cons: None really...our wait staff was sort of fake-friendly, but so what?
Summary: This was our first cruise,(May 21 - 26 2005) and I should preface this by saying we'd always made fun of cruisers as we'd watch them from our spots on the beach. Never again will I do so...we had a great time! I had read every review I could find on ... read more
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