Carnival Victory Review

3.5 / 5.0
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Wish I could complain...but

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Victory
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MrChocoholic
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Mar 2014
Cabin: Ocean View
Traveled with children

After being on Victory's sister ship, Destiny, I knew what to expect. Carnival's style isn't exactly mine (being 60 and somewhat sedate) but my 11 year-old daughter LOVES water slides so the Celebrity cruise that also matched our available Spring Break dates was eliminated from contention. The ship's layout is identical to Destiny/Sunshine despite a completely different ("Seven Seas") interior design theme. Crowds gather at the usual places at the usual times and can be avoided with a bit of planning. Sure she's a bit old, and a bit worn, but so am I and we're both in pretty good shape altogether. Carnival's waiters, bartenders and the staff who have contact with guests are all trained in memorizing guests' names and it makes a difference. Nobody beats Carnival at the friendliness game. Ate nearly all meals in the MDR because of my allergy to lines. I did sample the pre-sail lunch buffet because, thanks to paying extra for the "Faster to the Fun" program, no one else was aboard yet. The roast beef was actually rare, the way I like it! Eggplant caponata was a delicious surprise. Went to a comedy show (Percy Somebody...forgot his last name) and didn't laugh much. Went to the singing-dancing revue in the main theater and was quite entertained. Joined the old fart singalong in the Piano Bar and had a good time. Glad my kid was accepted into the Circle C group for 12+ because she made two friends immediately and had a superb time on the ship. Both ports of call were familiar territory and we were happy booking shore excursions without Carnival's help (Mini-submarine, parasailing, Mr. Sancho's Beach Club). All in all, a good ship, better food than Royal and a nice getaway. Carnival still gives the best bang for the buck. (Next I gotta try Holland-America and Celebrity)

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Ocean View

Cabin 6A

No odd smells, worrisome sounds or negative vibes despite being above the engine room. Oceanview stateroom was larger than Royal or NCL, just as nicely equipped. Dated, perhaps, (CRT TV) but clean and the service we got from Ivor our steward was impeccable. (Perhaps the gratuity I gave him before we set sail helped but our ice bucket was never empty.) Beds were comfortable, everything worked. Only wish there was an electrical outlet closer to the bed.

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