Pros: Great party atmosphere, well organized, good sized rooms for a cruise ship... Cons: Very smoky casino....I'm not at sea right now
They don't call it them "fun ships" without a reason…. We just returned from a 5 night cruise on Carnival's "fun ship" Imagination and let me tell you, we had fun! And, a few surprises…The biggest surprise was the fact that the ship ...
Pros: Fun activities, reasonable price, good food Cons: Luxury it's not
As a fifteenth wedding anniversary present, my husband offered to take me on a cruise. When we sat down to plan our vacation, we had a considerable number of restrictions though. We wanted it to be on our anniversary, November 30th, after November 20th...
Pros: Lots of activities, good food, fun atmosphere Cons: Small pool filled with salt water, hot tub not very hot
My husband decided to take our family on a cruise as a multiple reward for losing weight (me) and graduating from college (3 daughters). After doing lots of research on the internet and deciding where and when we wanted to go, we narrowed our...
Pros: Price, Staff and Comfortable Beds Cons: Overall Disregard for customer satisfaction and fire codes. Appearance of ship. Ventilation System. Room/Luggage Service.
It's obvious that Carnival is doing well financially on this economically priced cruise because their customer service at a corporate level is hideous (and they have absolutely no concern for my or my family's well being). I was intending to write a ...
Let me start by saying I did a lot of research on this ship prior to booking our trip... and was somewhat concerned about the mixed reviews. As to Background for the Cruise: ------------------------------
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I took my wife and 6 mo old on the ...
Pros: Older vessel with new-ship amenities, good price and lots to do. Cons: Showing some signs of wear and tear; three star cuisine.
The Imagination operates four and five night Western Caribbean cruises that depart Miami on alternating Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Prices range from under $300pp in the off season for four nights, calling on Key West and Cozumel; to five night...
Pros: Grand Cayman Cons: Ship, staff, food, Jamaica, value
I just returned from a 5 night cruise aboard the Carnival Imagination, 8/1 - 8/6. This was my first cruise and probably my last. What a disappointment this was. I have read several reviews on eopinions that you get what you pay for, well I certainly did ...
Pros: A smooth sailing, friendly people, and inexpensive Cons: Gaudy as hell!!!
I have such mixed feelings about writing this review. I have to say that I enjoyed myself immensley since this was my honeymoon cruise, however after comparing it to my last cruise on Norwegian, I have to say that I don't think I will go on another...
Pros: Plenty of activities, generous cabin sizes, good price Cons: service was lacking at times, limited kids' menu, inaccessible cabin doorways
As an "extended-family vacation" my group of eleven people sailed on the Imagination's five night itinerary, with ports of call in Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. We picked Carnival for the cruise because we had three generations...
Pros: Friendly staff Cons: Debarkation nightmare, tacky decor, not so clean room.
If you consider Kmart a name brand, if you think Red Lobster is fine dining, if you believe neon lights are elegant decorations, then this ship is for you. All others need to steer clear of the Carnival Imagination. This was my third cruise, the ...
Pros: Affordable, good for teens & younger party crowd, plenty of late night opportunities, quicky getaway Cons: Large boat, immature, sometimes gauche passengers
After talking about taking a family holiday cruise for several years, we finally decided to go for it. We chose the Imagination for it's short itinerary (4 days) and price and booked our cruise for the week before Christmas.
Pros: All you can eat. Stress free holiday. Cons: The ship's decor. Belize. Singles scene.
At the beginning of November this year, I went on a 5-day cruise on the Imagination's new itinerary to Belize and Key West. There were some good and bad things about the trip, but overall, if you can get a deal as I did on Expedia, I highly...
Pros: Good value, lots of things to do, large cabins Cons: Only two ports of call, no open seating at dinner
In the morning, in the evening, ain't we got fun! Don't you miss those Kathie Lee ads? On January 13th, 2001 I cruised on Carnival's Imagination from Miami to Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios. This was my second cruise (see my review of Celebrity's Galaxy)...
Pros: Large Ship, Water Slide (BIG ONE :D ), Cool Shows, Inexpensive Cons: Average Service, No Luxuries, OK Food
My 4th cruise was on the Carnival imagination. It was a fun trip to the Western Caribbean. Carnival at the time had the cheapest tickets, so my family and I decided to go. After a week-long trip, here's what I found with the Carnival imagination.
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Pros: Consolidated activities, decent shows Cons: Not able to see great parts of islands on excursions, ship could use redecorating
Been meaning to write this over the last couple of months but haven't gotten around to it. FYI, this was my first cruise, so it may not be a fair opinion to those of you who've cruised before and have more to compare to.
This was our first cruise (with 3 other couples) and overall a little disappointing. I expected to be in the lap of luxury and was greatly disappointed. We arrived to check in at 12:15 and it was a breeze. The staff members were many and friendly. Our...
Pros: Romantic, Fun, Economical get away! Cons: Everything is for sale!
This was our first cruise and it was for our 10 year anniversary. What a blast! My wife and I have never cruised before but have heard many good things as well as many bad things. I will try and elaborate on the few things we had to comment on...both...
Pros: Friendly crew, short lines, FUN FUN FUN Cons: Embarkation lines, alcohol regulations, getting off the ship
Hello all, I just returned from the Carnival Imagination 11/12/05 – 11/17/05. I was part of the ProDJ.com East Coast DJ Cruise. There were 100 professional Disc Jockeys from around the country gathered on the Imagination. Airport & Embarkation ...
The cruise that I was on, I went as an aide to a paraplegic woman. We went to Cozumel, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. The time of year was the end of March.
The ship was great for me, I was in college at the time and there were a lot of...
Pros: great activities, good food, excellent service Cons: ship does not take cash, must pay for virtually all drinks, tipping, a little too formal for a vacation
I took a 4 day cruise on the Imagination in the beginning of August. Overall I guess the experience was ok. The Imagination stopped in two ports, Key West and Cozumel. I think Carnival is a good company and I think some of my dissatisfaction with the...
Pros: shipboard activities, food Cons: Customer service (VERY poor)
In the last three years, I have been on two Carnival cruises- one on the Inspiration, and more recently on the Imagination. I will definitely not travel on Carnival again for many reasons.
First, I would like to point out that the ships were...
If you are looking for total relaxation without pressure of a definitive schedule, a cruise is the way to go. I chose the Carnival line basically because I got the best deal on a 7 day rate. I cannot compare to other cruise lines, but if they are any...
Pros: Meet new people, great food whenever you want it, great destinations, memories to last a lifetime Cons: people are suprised at the end by the tipping, the food can be too rich after a while and you'll want to eat hotdogs for the whole week after.
Two years ago I went on a Carnival Cruise to Cozumel Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. It was the best vacation I had ever taken in my life!
I had taken a cruise on the Big Red Boat when I was younger and I thought that it was so fun. Now I...
We are relatively experienced cruisers (see my epinions on Princess and RCCL's Voyager). We chose the M/S Imagination for this five-day trip (12/11-15, 2000), because we wanted to reward our recent graduate students with a special, yet economical...
Pros: Variety of ports, variety of ages- lots to do Cons: Fairly standard food- not the best, not the worst.
My fiance and I went on this cruise in June of 1998 and loved it. At the time, I was 22 and he was 27- but neither of us are "partying"types. This ship had a variety of ages, from children to seniors with no heavy stereotypical population. We...
Ive been on quite a few cruises and have visited most Carribbean islands
and if I had a choice I would always choose an Eastern caribbean cruise
over the Western...
Pros: Great food, friendly people, great ports Cons: Time went by too fast
Over a year ago, my parents and I went on a cruise for the summer. I had
been on one cruise before, but it was one of the Disney cruises, and I was younger so I don't remember it that well. The cruise we decided to go on was the Imagination. Neither...
I cruised Carnival Cruise lines for the second time in October. I decided to give the cruise line another opportunity to win my favor after the first and biggest vacation disappointment I have ever experienced. Carnival Cruise Lines draws first time...
Pros: Great ports of call And Wonderful staff Cons: Food fair pools too small
We sailed on this ship in August and was shocked. We have sailed many times before but had stayed away from Carnival. We felt that they were to much Party Boat on the water. Now were are not old at all in our 30s, But do like to have a quiet dinner and a...
Pros: great 24 hour pizzeria, great food, new friends, Great Cruise Director, too many others to mention Cons: Cabin Steward not speaking English, no Internet Cafe when I was on the ship, expensive alcohol (we had lots of tea)
I find it strange when I read the "bad" Imagination reviews. Maybe we were just lucky BUT, we had a great time! First and foremost, our Cruise Director, Haste, was awesome. This man made our cruise so much fun. He really enjoyed his job and...
Pros: Beautiful ports of call, affordable vacation Cons: Ship too big and impersonal
A veteran of four cruises, this ship is the one I would least recommend in spite of it's beauty! But, if you've never been on a cruise - GO! If your vacation situation is anything like mine: I like to get dressed up and go to fancy restaurants and shows...
Pros: no pac king and unpacking all the time Cons: bar bill at the end of cruise
A friend and I booked the Labor Day weekend cruise on the fun ship Imagination cruise to key west and cozumel through a singles site on the net. what a great time we both had. It was one big party from the time we boarded to the time we disembarked. This...
Pros: great staff service!,a lot of activities,mega food! Cons: can be expensive for drinkers!,be certain about excursions,disembarking>ucck!
For the most part I'd say our cruise experience was a great one and it was our first cruise!!The staff certainly treated us well,and the two that come to mind the most were the room steward and the main waiter at our dinners nightly!Always right there to...
We cruised the Imagination the week before Thanksgiving in 1999. We departed from Miami. We stopped at the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. The cost just for the cruise was around $1,000 per person. It was the most wonderful experience I have ever had....
Pros: Great price, food good,weather perfect,ports great,entertainment super. Cons: Carnival has gone to automatic charging of tips, service is taken for granted.
Debarkation was the best of our 18 cruises..embarkation was usual hurry up and wait. Ship was neat, good pool spacing and entertainment was as good as we have seen in the main show room..others left something to be desired.
In room movies were good,...
Pros: ummmm...entertainment, thats it Cons: cabin, food, ship, embarkation, disembarkation, shore excursions, CUSTOMER SERVICE
I have been on 5 cruises, one Carnival and four Royal Caribbean. I decided to take a short cruise with my family on Carnival's Imagination, the 7/31/03 sailing. I was hoping for a good, relaxing getaway. That was far from what this cruise became. ...
Pros: Cheap cruise (but not even worth it) Cons: Disembarkation a total mess, Cruise Director, lack of on-board activities, food- taste old.
We went on Carnival Imagination on 2/13/03, 4 day trip to Western Caribbean and it did not meet our expectations. This is our first time on Carnival, we've been to 7 cruises before- Celebrity, Holland America, RCCL, and Norwegian-- And Carnival...
Pros: Value, Midnight Buffet, Service Cons: NONE!!
We just returned home after a 5 day cruise on Imagination and what a blast! This was our first cruise and I had spent countless hours reading reviews of Imagination..many of which were not positive, but, I can honestly say that our cruise was ...
Pros: Fun ship, great food, easy to navigate, always something to do. Cons: Drinks are very weak and expensive!
Spring Break Cruise - March 19, 2005 Decided to take my youngest daughter (17) on a cruise for her spring break. We picked an inexpensive port hole window as our cabin but it happened to be the best spot on the ship. Great cabin near everything! ...
Pros: Great time at a great price. Very much worth it. Cons: Day at the Sea events were a little weak and excursions are pricey.
The dates of the cruise were Dec 18th - Dec 22nd, departing Miami, FL. This was the first cruise I had ever been on and it was also the first for my girlfriend. It was a sort of Christmas vacation/celebration of my graduation last May and finding a ...
We received a fantastic deal on a balcony suite that could sleep our family of five, so we knew the price was too good to pass up. Our first experience, on another ship, was without the kids and in the pacific northwest, so this was our first warm...
Pros: Belize, bagels lasted until the last day Cons: Embarkation mess, obvious attempts to save money at passengers expense
We've just about decided that our last cruise on Dec. 9th will be our last Carnival cruise. Embarkation is a bigger mess now than it was on our first Carnival cruise in 1996. Even though we got there early (approximately noon), we were at the back of...
Pros: Great Food; Decent Staterooms; Good Service. Cons: Not Long Enough; Over-Expensive.
A Little About It
The Carnival Imagination was fun, a great experience. I wasn't sure what to expect and exactly what I'd be doing, but they plan so many activities every day is full one! Transportation was decent, taking us promptly to the...
Pros: Many activities, day and night!!! Cons: not for weak stomachs!!!
Last March, my boyfriend and I went on an Eastern Carribean cruise with my mother and father on the Imagination ship. This was the first cruise my boyfriend and I had ever been on. Although I have always heard of how small cabins can be, I was impressed...
Pros: Shows...that's all Cons: Ship was HOT, Decor/Tacky, Room needed new bedspread/curtains. Staff not very friendly
My sister & I decided to getaway on this "Fun Cruise". It was my 2nd cruise, her 1st. It was a HUGE disappointment. I would suggest Carnival change their slogan, the only thing that made it "FUN" was the company(My sister & I) & the few guests we spent ...
Pros: Accomodations and entertainment Cons: length of stays in ports
This four day, five night cruise was a vacation to remember. This floating city, the Imagination, was more than imaginable. I have been on cruises before, but this blew the others away. There is something to do on this ship no matter what time of the...
Pros: Great service, food, atmosphere Cons: They kill you with picture prices
I had the opportunity to cruise the Imagination this past summer. As I had never cruised before, I was not sure what to expect. I did go with a group of friends that had cruised before and what I imagined the ship to be was based on their...
Pros: Sun and ports of call Cons: Overpriced package, smoky air
This wasn't my idea, but it was a family reunion type thing. I knew the decor would be tacky, I didn't expect a lot of activities that meant anything to me (I'm not a lounge lizard, gambler or dancer), and basically the ship was a floating hotel to me,...
I went on the Imagination 3 years ago, on my first cruise, with my entire family. There were 10 of us in total, all different ages, and with completely different interests. We ranged in age from 18 (me at the time) to 75 (my grandfather). A cruise is...
Pros: The Grand Caymans Cons: The dirt pile and extra untold cost of calica.
Carnival is as advertised the party ship.From the moment you step on the IMAGINATION.The ship is a little run down but it is my understanding that they are to up date it this year.Still the Imagination is breath taking as is all of Carnivals ships.The...
Pros: "Leave the driving to us" atmosphere. Get on, unpack and enjoy the ride. Cons: Older ship showing some wear, Port stops need to be longer
That Carnival’s Imagination is a good time waiting to happen. If you are looking for a fun vacation with a slightly “Vegas” flair, then the Imagination is for you.
My husband and I picked the August 30 sailing with stops in Key West and Cozumel...
Pros: The variety of activities and flexibility of the crew Cons: Long days at sea, when not going to port of call, and transportation but that is a different article.
During my spring break of my junior year in high school my family and a couple close friends went on a cruise for vacation. The choice of Carnival was not a disappointment. On the trip were my parents, my grandparents, and a good friend of the family,...
Pros: Decent size staterooms, good food Cons: Need more days at sea, bring cash for tips
(Please note: I am posting this review for a couple who were first-time cruisers when they went on Imagination, so "we" in the review refers to their perspective).
Imagination was a great experience, from embarkation to...
My husband and I took a cruise for our 10th aniversary. We went with a large group. (which I recomend) We did somehow manage to go during spring break. Even though the ship was full of college students they did not bother us. We were in our early...
My husband and I just finished a cruise on the Imagination. We decided to go in style and get the most expensive room on the ship (U-89). I had cruised before with my sister in a tiny inside room and we really enjoyed ourselves. BUT, it felt like a...
Pros: Large rooms, good food, good shows Cons: Bad babysitting hours, bad ports of call
My in-laws recently celebrated their retirement and 20th anniversary by taking the whole family on a cruise. As you'd expect we took Carnival's Western Carribbean cruise on the Imagination.
Having just gone on a cruise last year--and loving...
Pros: Entertainment, casual dining, service Cons: Expensive shore excursions, rollaway bed
My family and I went on the 7-day cruise in the last part of May. The price for my husband, daughter and me came to approximately $1900. Our itinerary included Mexico, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Pros: Clean Ship, Excellent Staff, Fun Itinerary Cons: $500 limit a day on purchases onboard!
Hands down the 5 day Itinerary to Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman gets the TOP rating from me. The ENTIRE staff and services on this ship were BEYOND impeccable. The food was abundant and delicious. The ship was the CLEANEST ship I have boarded and this...
Pros: stress-free, easy going, lots to do Cons: over-priced drinks, not enough time on the islands
Oh my gosh, where to start. My husband and I took a late honeymoon last July 31, and took our very first cruise. We were not sure what to expect, or if I would stay sea sick the entire time. We were very pleased. Even though we couldn't get the cabin...
Pros: food, service, cleanliness Cons: amount of activities
My family and I went on Carnival's Imagination 5-day cruise during spring break 2000. The ship itself is exciting for the first couple of days, but being a junior in high school, I found that there was a lack of activities for my age group. There was a...
Pros: good food, Caribbean destinations Cons: average accommodations, seasickness
I guess going on a cruise is something you must experience once in your life. Use your "Imagination" to picture a small room with a tiny window, a damp feeling in the air, a constant rocking, the feeling that you are in a shopping mall and it...
Pros: Cleanliness, Food quality, and Friendliness Cons: Overscheduling of events, and shore excursions
This ship is filled with many things to enjoy on a cruise ship. The people I met (in particular my dinner companions) were so nice and respectable.
I like the way the seemed to match us up. One, a couple from the States, with a couple from New...
Pros: Beautiful destinations, great crew Cons: Too much rowdiness - College Party Crowd
My sixteenth birthday present was a cruise of the western Caribbean aboard the Carnival Cruise Line ship, the Imagination. The ship was absolutely beautiful and the ports of call (Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and Cozumel, Mexico)...
Pros: The price for sailing for the buck!!! Cons: The ports of call.
What to do in the middle of September when you don't have kids to send back to school? You book a cruise on line for 7 of your closest friends on the Carnival Tropical. Well guess what? The Tropical catches on fire the 2 weeks before we are to sail....
Pros: goof food, good itenerary, great entertainment, low priced Cons: small cabins, ok ship
Last Christmas break my family and I went on a cruise to the Virgin Islands and Peurto Rico aboard the Carnival Imagination. This was not my first time cruising, but I did have an excellent time.
The ship was decent, and the itinerary was well...
Pros: Beautiful Decor Cons: Ship difficult to navigate, Poor medical service
My family decided to go on a cruise for my parents 50th anniversary. They had never gone on a cruise and were very excited. We decided on Carnival because of the price and the availability.
Day of departure: We boarded the ship without...
I have to admit that Carnival Cruise Lines made an ever lasting impression on us. My husband and I went on a Cruise aboard the Imagination and we had one of the best vacations that we ever went on. They treated us like we were royalty. There was always...
Pros: Everything on the ship Cons: absolutely nothing
I thought Imagination was great. I liked going in September because there wasn't a whole lot of children running around. Overall I loved the ship. I was a first time cruiser, I went Sept, 4 to 9th 2000. The stops in Mexico were nice, Grand Cayman was...
Pros: Relaxing, beautiful weather, Good Service Cons: Food, activities, organization
We took a cruise in early December 1999. It was meant to be the vacation of a lifetime but left me a little bewildered. (secretly, I think Disneyland was much more fun)
We expected a trip to be filled with fun and excitement but found that there...
Pros: Jamaica was pretty cool, if you stay in the safe zone Cons: See the rant.......
Keep in mind, this is my first cruise.... Me and a couple of friends decided to go on this Hell Ship on Water. It is an older ship no doubt, but they didn't take the time to clean the ship properly. We paid extra for a room with a window, which was ...
Pros: Big ship, tons of activities Cons: Paying for drinks
In June 1996 my husband and I decided to take our 2nd anniversary trip on the Imagination. We had the best vacation of our lives! It was the first week in June and had beautiful weather! That ship really knows how to have fun! I'm a travel agent and...
Pros: Price, Ports of Call, Staff, Fun for Kids Cons: Food is average, decor is inelegant, many children
My first cruise on Carnival was in November and it was destined for the Western Caribbean. The cost was just over $1000 with airfare and port taxes. First of all, I am a seasoned traveler and I have been on many different cruise lines. The room on the...
The Canavial Cruise Lines are top of the line. They are built with class, from the bedrooms to the pools. The Imagination is one of the best, the cruise offers everything from scuba diving in the Grand Camon Islands, to hinding under waterfalls in...
Pros: Inexpensive, lots of fun, relaxing Cons: Inner cabins can be dark
I just returned from a 5 night cruise (11/99) on the Carnival Imagination, and it was mostly more than I imagined it would be. One full day at sea, a day in Grand Cayman (less than thrilling) and a day at Ocho Rios (Dunn's River Falls is NOT to be...
Pros: UUUhhhhhhmmmmmm... can't think of any that aren't exceeded by any other cruise line. Cons: Cheap is as cheap does- you get what you pay for.
Just got back (Sept 30th - Oct 5th). Were supposed to go to the Grand Cayman Islands and Jamaica. A problem with the propulsion system sent us to Nassau and Freeport so Carnival could get the ship fixed. Nothing much to do at either port due to recent ...
Pros: Everything about the cruise... Cons: None...
Our cruise to Jamaica on Imagination was the first cruise we have ever taken. We had so much fun, that we went on another cruise! For those people that complain about prices: you cannot get a better deal than a cruise deal. What cruise ...
Pros: shows, ice cream, burgers, pizza, beds Cons: long lines, weird smells, no english speaking staff, long lines, more lines, woman overboard
This cruise was my first cruise ever and maybe my last. We left 08/6/05 and came back 08/11/05. First off the boat was late by 5 hours because there was a medical emergency from the previous cruise. So we left at around 10 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. The line ...
Pros: People on cruise were fun and lots of activites. The piano bar was fun! Cons: Ports
It was Spring break week so young fun crowd. Grand Cayman was fun but the other listed port was Cancun but it really is the port of Calica. We drove to Cancun 45-60 mins to Cancun and went to Fat Tuesdays and other bars. Calica was a really horrible port...
Pros: Food is horrible.
Didn't make the intinerary. Cons: Plenty of things to do.
This cruise was faltered from the beginning, one of the chefs on the cruise severed his thumb and the boat had to turn around after almost arriving in Cozumel. This set us back on our itinerary over 8 hours. I cannot understand why a chef was needed in...
Pros: Food, Dining, entertainment Cons: Skip Puerto Rico on the cruise
Days on the sea, followed by stops at St. Thomas and St. Maartin Virgin Islands makes a couple, even with young children, look twice about any other type of vacation. The rooms were large, though we went for the inexpensive rooms, they were still large....
Pros: None stop fun Cons: travelling in hurricane season
The last time I went a cruise was a few years ago. My family and I went on the Imagination to three ports of call. We went on our cruise in August and it was very hot. If you can't stand the heat then I wouldn't recommend going around this time. ...
Pros: Smoothness of the ship Cons: Length of time of the cruise Make it longer.
Looking for a few days of rest where you can be yourself. The Imagination is a model of the world of entertainment. Read a book undisturbed in the reading room. Gamble in the Casino. Gain weight on the wonderful international cuisine. Visit on shore...
Pros: price, crew, passengers, entertainment Cons: I honestly can't recall anything that was unpleasant.
My husband and I recently cruised on Carnival's Imagination. It was a spur of the moment thing after we received an e-mail from a travel company offering a seven day cruise on this ship for $299.00 per person. At first we asked, "What's the...
Pros: Beautiful stops, great ship Cons: not enough activities at night
While this may not be Carnivals most illustrious ship, i definetly had an increadible time aboard. The food was delicious, the waiters were friendly and would not hesitate to give you whatever you wanted - more than one entre was a popular selection at...
Pros: CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP Cons: You get what pay for
Myself and some friends (about 7 of us) wanted to all take a vacation together, and being poor college students that we are, Carnival Cruise Lines seemed like the way to go...tropical destination, low prices, and 7 college buddies away from school for a...
Pros: great vacation for families with young children Cons: not for singles or young adult couples
Cheesy and not the best way to spend your vacation time.
I love traveling but in all my travels my trip on Carnival cruise was my only vacation I was happy to see end. Since this was my first cruise (and possibly my last) I did not really...
Pros: Courteous service Cons: Ocho Rios day trip was too short
The cruise I took with my family was to Grand Cayman Island and Ocho Rios Jamaica.
We were very pleased with all of the staff of the Imagination. They went beyond the call of duty to see that we were comfortable with our rooms, food, drinks,...
Pros: Good Food, Young Crowd, Great Fun Cons: Small Boats used to get ashore in Grand Caymen, Tipping the "Head Waiter"...for what?
We recently returned from a five day trip to Grand Caymen Island and Calica (Cancun) and the entire journey was nothing short of exciting. Winds hampered the trip across the Gulf, but the ship for the most part was very stable. It was our first attempt...
Pros: Excellent service Cons: Bad weather sending other ships to the same port unexpectedly.
We took the Imagination cruise for five days to Grand Cayman and Mexico,Playa del Carmen. This was the best vacation we had ever taken. You are so pampered, it was wonderful. The shows were first class, and the service was excellent. The food was...
Pros: Very enjoyable adventure;worth the money Cons: Time-consuming paperwork to enter ship for destinations
My wife and I had the most inspirational 25th wedding anniversary celebration one could ever image. We went on a Carnival Imagination cruise that sailed out of the Miami area. This carnival ship was the state of the art in every way from the...
Pros: Price (if you get what you paid for) Cons: Food, Service, Cleanliness
This was my fourth cruise and by far the worst. The cruise itinerary was changed completely and we received a trip that cost half as much as we actually paid. Of course Carnival was very unwilling to offer any compensation. Once they get your money, you're out of gas!!!!! The food and the service was horrible. All 7 people in my party got extremely sick. Will never do business with Carnival again.
Mexico and Catalina Island Trip by sangman ,Nov 24 '06
Pros: Going home. That is a major pro of this entire trip. Cons: Everything and the kitchen sink.
I really don't know how anyone can rate this trip as a good trip at all. I guess if you like bad entertainment, very bad food, horrific check in and out service, constantly people trying to sell you stuff, over priced sodas and alcohol, over crowded pools and spa, hard as a rock beds, TV with 25 channels that had 6 of them constantly running carnival cruise commercials - 3 in Spanish and all channels brightness completely dark to where all white actors on TV look like African Americans and if the actors happen to be African Americans look like they are burned to a crisp, employees that don't know where anything is so you end up on other side of ship running around like a chicken with its head cut off, a emergency drill that lasts forever, noisy kids running up and down the halls waking you up in all hours of the night, and did I mention really, really, really, bad food YOU WILL LOVE THE TRIP.
Imagination Dinner Cruise by countydown ,May 14 '05
Pros: Great staff, good food. Cons: Ship is old and worn out. It needs to be refurbished
My wife and I booked a five day cruise on the Imagination (April 11-16, 2005) The second day of the cruise, the captain informed the passengers that the ship was experiencing propulsion problems, and was only operating on one engine. Due to the propulsion problems we were unable to sail to our scheduled ports of Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, instead we sailed to Cozumel. We arrived in Cozumel on April 13th and spent the entire day there. We departed Cozumel at approximately 11:00pm on April 13th, and slowly made our way back to Miami. We spent the last day of the cruise sailing around in circles of the coast of Florida. Needless to say we were very disappointed with our cruise vacation. Each passenger was given a $100.00 credit on their "Sail and Sign" account, and a 25% discount on a future cruise. Later, I found out that other Carnival ships have experienced the same propulsion problems. Our cruise vacation turned into a four-day dinner cruise.
Great Cruise, Great Fun, Great Value by dawnhb ,Oct 30 '04
Pros: Excellent value and service! Clean ship. Dining made easy with a very attentive waitstaff. Cons: The lifeboat drill was much too long, which was difficult for children and wheelchair-bound passengers.
I went on the Imagination on October 21, 2004 with my husband and 4 year old son. This was our third time on this particular ship, and our 14th cruise with Carnival (38th cruise overall). This cruise was a good example of why we choose Carnival over their competitors and other vacation destinations. The service was outstanding, especially our cabin steward and wait staff. The food quality was consistently better than what we find even in the "better" restaurants. We booked late and only inside cabins were available. I found the cabin to be much too dark and we had to request bathrobes (these were promptly delivered). When we docked at Cozumel, we talked with the taxi drivers and was recommended to Mr. Sanchos beach. This was an excellent recommendation, very clean with friendly staff, inexpensive food and drinks, and NO cover charge. On board ship, almost all the crew smiled and had a cheerful "hello". They also went out of their way to pay special attention to my son. All in all, this is the type of vacation where you get much more than you pay for. We are looking forward to cruising again very soon!
Pros: Staff was friendly, food and entertainment was good. Cons: Single men on topless deck, kids in hot tubs and unsupervised, hot tubs closed early.
Boyfriend and I went on 5 day to Grand Caymans and Ocho Rios. The crew was overall much better than on the Fantasy, food was good, ports were great. Our wait staff in the Pride Dining Room was not very attentive but our room steward, Antonio, was the BEST ever. The ship was kept clean at all times. We booked our shore trips online and not through Carnival. We did well on that one. Security did well to keep the single men with cameras off the topless deck but there was at least one on there at all times before being removed.
camp carnival was a terrible experience by nursek ,Oct 03 '04
Pros: NONE Cons: child abuse is permitted by this company
My son was in camp carnival at age 8. Hw wanted me to pick him up and asked for me to be paged. The head counselor refused and let him lie on the floor crying. Then he went into the bathroom and was crying. She dragged him out by his arm, leaving fingernail marks and bruises on his arm, forcing him to lie on the floor and cry for 45 minutes. I reported to carnival security and Miami police, who could not do anything about it. After contacting carnival, it became clear to me that they didnt care in the least. So be careful with your children if they are in carnival's custody because they can harm your children and NO ONE will help you. I will NEVER cruise on carnival again. I have since cruised with RCCL and they are better!!!!
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