Carnival Jubilee Cruise | My first (and possibly last) time on an XL class ship! May 4-11, 2024

Carnival Jubilee Cruise May 4-11, 2024
(Out of Galveston, Texas)
ROATAN, HONDURAS
COSTA MAYA, MEXICO
COZUMEL, MEXICO
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[@marysolurbina]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@keishakeesh]

@@marysolurbina thank you

[@jaderainey9399]

Come on Whitley… relax, relate, release 😂😂😂

[@keishakeesh]

@@jaderainey9399 glad you caught the reference lol

[@ClassicfitbeautyNisi]

Yay for the cruise vlogs 🎉

[@aRICHandJAZZYLife]

Thank you so much for representing our brand and congratulations on your retirement 🎉

[@keishakeesh]

You're welcome! And thank you. 🤎

[@philanddeetravels]

Thanks for talking us along on your experience of the Jubilee. Looking forward to trying it out soon. 🤘🏾🔵⚪️

[@keishakeesh]

Can't wait to hear about your experience. 💙🤍🕊️

[@withlovegracegratitude9613]

Totally agree with you ~ we were on this cruise last week. It was the first time I’ve ever been ready to get off a ship & I’m 70 years old ~ we cruise quite often ~ but never again on Jubilee!

[@keishakeesh]

Nice to know it wasn't just me.

[@jenngirl1000]

I was on the same cruise as you. It was also my first Excel ship and my first platinum cruise. I agree with a lot of your pros and cons. The most frustrating for me was the elevators. I did not go to the platinum party because i had previously heard there was a one drink limit.

[@keishakeesh]

I heard a lot of complaints about the elevators. I tried not use them as a courtesy to those in wheelchairs and with strollers (because I heard they were so bad). It was faster to take the stairs.

[@TheJennDanielle]

Congratulations on your retirement ceremony!! I know this will be entertaining from our chat. Can't wait to watch!!

[@keishakeesh]

Thank you!

[@nake1975]

Great video. Just got back from this ship. I sailed June 1-8 . It has its pros and cons. I guess because school was out it was more younger adults and kids on this sailing. I like seeing the brand new shows they have because the older ships have worn those old shows out. The bathrooms are super tiny. I don’t hang out at the bars but the night club played up to date songs and was a vibe especially if they put on Tamia IYKYK. I agree when they delivered that Diamond/Platinum invite I was like what the what. Overall I enjoyed the new look of the ship and would sail her again but hate that it only stops at the same 3 ports that you’ve been to a gazillion times.

[@keishakeesh]

Thank you watching. And it's nice to know I'm not the only one who felt that way after sailing on the Jubilee.

[@paulbeaver2534]

Sorry you didn’t enjoy the older crowd, i’m a new cruiser in my early 60’s , and that comment actually made me very happy . My plan for drinks is just to just buy my own bottle, prep in the room, before I head out . Thanx for your review

[@keishakeesh]

Thank you for watching...Enjoy your cruise!

[@tybo31316]

I believe the ports you leave from determines how much fun you’re going to have. Example I’m in Florida when I sail from Port Canaveral or Jacksonville the people aren’t as turnt. When I sail from Miami the people are turnt all the way up. Also, I believe the longer the cruise the less turnt up it’ll be.

[@keishakeesh]

@@tybo31316 I definitely agree! This was my 2nd time sailing out of Galveston, and Florida cruises have been 🔥🔥

[@houseofoutlaw]

Not me going on a solo cruise in a few weeks and going to your YT to get some tips bc I know you were going to give the real real! Always enjoy your vids sis!

[@keishakeesh]

Ohhh I cannot wait to hear about your solo cruise! Hopefully you'll vlog it!

[@sharoncruisingscene]

Great share!! We board this ship next month!! lol, I'm old and retired so I might enjoy this ship!! New sub here.

[@keishakeesh]

Hope you have a better experience than I did lol. Thank you for watching and subscribing. 💙

[@princesspinkqoh]

Nice we did this same itinerary, but we were on Mardi Gras. Around the same time last year. It was way too much seaweed for me at Costa Maya and Cozumel but over all I enjoyed. Glad they finally play Tamia cause we don’t get that but once at the club.

[@vidsbfree4me]

Cool video. Kyndal Fire is great! But mind you, I paid $3K to sail on the Jubilee. And I was happy to pay that because I knew full well, that price of admission would exclude certain cruisers. I believe that the Breeze or similar is what you are searching for. The price is right and the crowd is reflective of that. For the record, Royal Caribbean has been described as a Huge Chuckee Cheese on the Water. But folks with families know exactly what they are getting, safe travels for their family and they are willing to pay a premium (Icon of the Seas) But I believe there are different levels to this, so it's important to pick a level that suits you. Loud Crowds or Laid Back Seasoned Citizens 🫡

[@keishakeesh]

Very valid point!

[@DianeFitzgerald-bm7dm]

Mama is absolutely Beautiful ❤

[@keishakeesh]

Thank you

[@kmcbride2988]

We went on the Dream in 2022 which is a smaller ship and some things that you noticed on the Jubilee like having to wait at the art auction for free champagne were also the case. We sail on the Breeze soon than the Jubilee so I’m curious to see if I notice the differences in class. I like more layer back but I have 2 young adults that look for a little more fun. Carnival usually offers balance. I hope they don’t loose that with the excel class.

[@keishakeesh]

I'd be curious to know your thoughts are sailing on the breeze and then the jubilee.

[@DanielJackson007]

Check the ships out before sailing. The Jubilee, Madi Gras and Celebration are different for the older ships. So let the younger crowed flood the older ships. I want to enjoy my cruise and it's not with a bunch of rowdy passengers, from drinking too much and fighting for who knows what.

[@keishakeesh]

@@DanielJackson007 rowdy doesn't necessarily mean younger crowd. I think it's moreso the alcohol.

[@amariestevens6978]

Is the biggest perk about being platinum member alcohol, I noticed you mentioned the number of drinks a lot?

[@keishakeesh]

The platinum and diamond party is unlimited alcohol. Consider the price of alcohol on the ship, I would say yes... It's a perk lol.

[@princesspinkqoh]

Nice we did this same itinerary, but we was on Mardi Gras. It was way too much seaweed for me at Costa Maya and Cozumel but over all I enjoyed. Awesome we had Kyndall Fire as well loved all the shows. 😂😂😂

[@keishakeesh]

I would love to try Mardi Gras... Heard nothing but good things about that ship.

[@princesspinkqoh]

@@keishakeesh I had a ball on it. Only down fall is the mingle events no one showed up lol

[@keishakeesh]

@@princesspinkqoh oh nooo. You would love cruising with my bestie. She always goes to the mingle meet ups lol.

[@princesspinkqoh]

@@keishakeesh I went with my son and sis but always roam around alone lol

[@kiricemcchristian7153]

I wonder if timing was the issue. We did a B2B on Celebration on May 18 & May 26 and the ship was a COMPLETELY different vibe from one week to the next. It was definitely more live on the second part.

[@keishakeesh]

That could possibly be it. But that is interesting.

[@RegalQueen1966]

I was on the same cruise for our FamCation 2024. 1st time on an XL ship for us too. Definitely a different feel. I'll try again just to confirm my thoughts. It was a beautiful ship though. Bathrooms extremely too small and they need to figure out a better system for the elevators.

[@keishakeesh]

I May try again, but not the Jubilee. Maybe the Mardi Gras.

[@DanielJackson007]

The elevator situation is the same on all the ships. People don't know how to follow directions, if they did everyone would get off the ship the way it was meant.

[@DlGGLES]

Thank you for your service HUA

[@keishakeesh]

@@DlGGLES my pleasure☺️

[@antoniocastaneda7258]

Great video. I agree with you. I was on the Jubilee the same time as you(May 4th) I thought the staff were burnt out and cranky. I didn’t like the vibe on this ship either. Too laid back. I’m in my 60’s and I like more of a party atmosphere. Lastly I thought the port of Galveston was not very appealing. I’ll only be cruising out of Florida preferably on the Celebration. I liked that ship way more.

[@keishakeesh]

I may try another XL ship... If I do, it'll be out of Florida.

[@antoniocastaneda7258]

If I may make a suggest you should try the Celebration out of Miami. My favorite carnival ship out of my favorite port.

[@Rhondawarren-v9s]

Going on cruise for the first time In September so was interested in review of Jubilee. I have a suggestion! I think a great vacation for you would be at the liquor store!! SMH

[@keishakeesh]

@@Rhondawarren-v9s thank you for the suggestion! Any particular one you recommend?

[@amariestevens6978]

How did you get away with sharing the drink package?

[@keishakeesh]

My friend was solo in her cabin, so she purchased it. My other friend and I reimbursed her for our portion (split the cost 3 ways). Any time we got a drink we used her sign and sail card.

[@samanthasantiago-tb2yl]

naw the host for love n marriage was hilarious lmaooo.. i cant wait to sail the horizon to see it

[@keishakeesh]

That was my first time with Kyndall as a CD, she's pretty good!

[@samanthasantiago-tb2yl]

@@keishakeesh nice thats whats up.. im a new cruiser my first cruise was on the celebration last year and this year august i will be on the horizon ..

[@keishakeesh]

@@samanthasantiago-tb2yl I love horizon! I've been on that one twice.

[@samanthasantiago-tb2yl]

@@keishakeesh yea i heard its not that bad ..

[@ajenekhari]

I will be on the Jubilee soon. I pray my group of 52 family members can liven things up. Sad to hear about your experience... off topic, but have you heard of or been to the Trinidad Carnival Festival? It was one of the greatest experiences for me. You and your company seem like you may enjoy that type of event. I did a video about it on my channel.

[@keishakeesh]

I can't wait to hear about your group's experience. Please keep me updated.

[@19superman81]

Where you get that USAF retired shirt from?

[@keishakeesh]

The BX

[@AustinFreeman-t2o]

Keisha This is a person from so you think you can dance on fox season 9 With the stage name of Mr. Wiggles

[@keishakeesh]

@@AustinFreeman-t2o thanks for watching!

[@evansross286]

How did you get to share the cheer package ?

[@keishakeesh]

My friend was solo in her cabin, which means only one drink package. We reimbursed her our portion of the drink package. Used her sail and sign card to order drinks. (We were always together so she would order the drinks.) You can order drinks every 5 mins.

[@carolyngurley3104]

I was on the ship with you on same date

[@keishakeesh]

Hope you had a better experience😅

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

Hey Keisha 💕😍😍😍😘😘❤️❤️

[@keishakeesh]

Heeey🙋🏾‍♀️

[@TheBulletzgottishow20]

@@keishakeesh hey beautiful

[@florentinequack]

Relax, Relate, Release…..Whitley (A Different World) 😂

[@keishakeesh]

Yessss 🤣

[@lmajel53]

I was on this same cruise for my birthday! And I went to Mr. Sancho’s too! If you saw the lady that got washed out by the waves and had to be picked up by two men, that was me 😂I’m platinum status too and I always look forward to the free drinks at the platinum party. I didn’t even go this time! I did love the ship, but that tiny bathroom 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m older (in age, not my mind) and retired. I found this cruise very dull, especially during the day. The lido deck was always a snooze fest lol. There was only stuff for little kids like the tail gate stuff, racing on stick horses. We were so bored. What happened to the dance/modeling contests, the conga lines? I guess I gotta go back to sailing out of New Orleans to have some kind of fun! Do you think this is just on the XL class, or is this something new? I was just on the Valor this past New Years Eve and it was fun during the day! Will I go on the Jubilee again? Maybe with the right offer, like a free balcony! I’m a travel agent and I’ll think twice about booking people on this ship especially first time cruisers. We did enjoy the food, the deli, Emerils, Teppanyaki grill, the steakhouse and the main dining room, all were good. We were disappointed in the food for sea day brunch it wasn’t good. We had a large group and had anytime dining. There was never a long wait. I enjoyed your video, great job! Happy cruising!

[@carole334]

Try a sailing out of Miami. Always fun!

[@keishakeesh]

Yesss I was disappointed with the boring lido deck as well! Especially at the sail away.

[@lisas2235]

We were on the Celebration out of Miami & had an AMAZING time. I definitely wouldn’t give up on the Excel class.

[@keishakeesh]

@@lisas2235 if I give another an XL ship a try it will be Mardi Gras or celebration. But not the Jubilee... At least not while its home port is Galveston.

[@andreaharlaux1027]

Went on this cruise in February and it was my least favorite of 15 cruises.

[@keishakeesh]

It's nice to know I'm not the only one who feels this way about Jubilee.

[@williephillips7805]

Hi are you retired from work are Cruise 🚢 look like you had a Blast 💥.

[@keishakeesh]

I will be retired in about 2 weeks. 😎 And blast? Not sure much. 😶

[@williephillips7805]

@@keishakeesh that’s going to be a good day for you. Will retired in a year I can’t wait for my day, have been on the jubilee yet but a few of people say they didn’t like it.

[@sandrayoungblood8441]

So, in other words...Overrated so to speak...The last time we took a Carnival cruise, We didn't enjoy it either, it wasn't the fun ship anymore almost boring to be honest and this was before covid ➕️ my husband and I had been on quite a few cruises but that cruise was like a floating hotel with minimal amenities...And that cruises wasn't XL and the staff was was very limited then...Thanks for the heads up because we're taking a cruise next year in April and was thinking about taking the Jubilee...Honestly we was so disappointed on our last carnival cruise until we decided to try another cruise line I think this is our confirmation to go with another cruise line...We only chose carnival because of the fun, amenities, and the treatment...Carniva was so fun on our past cruises, and we are platinum as well

[@keishakeesh]

Yes! Very overrated. And I had such high expectations.

[@camellacrawford5482]

Where is the jet skiing?

[@keishakeesh]

We didn't jet ski on this cruise.

[@camellacrawford5482]

But did they have them

[@keishakeesh]

@@camellacrawford5482 we did the jolly Roger snorkel in Honduras, hung out at the pool in port in Costa Maya, and Mr. Sancho's in Cozumel. If there were jet skis I was not paying attention to remember.

[@bionicpope]

You look too young to retire.

[@keishakeesh]

@@bionicpope yeah I get that a lot lol. I joined right after high school. Served 21 years, and now I'm retired at the age of 39.

[@samanthasantiago-tb2yl]

🤎🤎🤎 looked like amazing time .. and carnival need to stop being so cheap and give their repetitive cruisers more for their money.. one glass of wine aint going to cut it lol and is this ship bigger than the celebration

[@keishakeesh]

I believe it's the same size as celebration.

[@samanthasantiago-tb2yl]

@@keishakeesh oh ok cool