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Carnival Venezia Review - Likes & Dislikes
Port of New York
Likes - Beautiful skyline and unforgettable sail away experience
Dislikes - Expensive - @$100 each way to and from JFK airport + hotel in midtown Manhattan
Ship
Likes - Ship is BEAUTIFUL! We love the Venetian design and theming
Dislikes - some areas were small and could get congested mainly the mid-ship Lido pool area. Pool is small and there are always very long lines for Guy’s Burger Joint and Tomodoro. Serenity also would fill up and we couldn’t find an available lounger or table.
Food - overall the food was good
Likes - the Italian style ‘pepperoni pizza burger’ at Guy’s Burger Joint was surprisingly good. Bonsai Sushi was delicious as always - this is consistent across all Carnival ships. Our meal at Il Viaggio was delicious!!
Dislikes - buffet was just ok… it is very hit and misses. Some items were good and some were not. We did not eat in the main dining room during the sailing but did during the launch party. The food was ok in here as well and we were told by other passengers that the service was slow during the sailing. theming in the Guy’s Burger Joint area was off we were missing the bright colors.
Fun Factor
Likes - Cruise director MarQ and his Fun Squad did a good job of bringing the excitement and there was a lot happening around the ship to choose from.
Dislikes - I feel the sail away party could have lasted longer since it is such a long distance leaving NYC to open waters. We heard from several that they did not like the sail away party being on the aft pool deck as it is traditionally mid-ship but that space was not big enough.
Entertainment
Likes - Stage shows were great! We saw ‘Color My World’ & ‘Vintage Pop’ and both were very good! Much of the live entertainment was very good and we loved that there was 2 hours of karaoke every night. The comedy show we watched had us crying laughing!
Dislikes - not a lot going on during the day
Space on the ship
Likes - in the evening there was a lot going on and everyone was spread out and it never felt crowded
Dislikes - during the day, with everyone around the pools and outdoor decks, it was very crowded. The pools and hot tubs were too full ( not enough of them) to get in unless you wanted to be touching a stranger. And it was very hard to impossible to find a lounger near either pool or at Serenity. There are not enough pools and hot tubs.
Crowd/Passengers
Likes - 99% of the passengers were great! We met some very lovely people and had great conversations with many.
Dislikes - the ship was VERY full! Over 4600 passengers when the ship’s full capacity is 4000 at double occupancy. This made certain areas not as enjoyable (like the pools) and hard to find seats (like Serenity). Also… there were some unruly passengers and un-parented kids. I am not sure why some people seem to go crazy on a cruise? We saw a couple screaming at each other (very intoxicated) at guest services, another so intoxicated at karaoke that he couldn’t follow along and started swearing… with kids around. We heard a fist fight broke out but we did not witness that. The smell of weed was around the ship, even with a K-9 unit onboard. And unsupervised kids rand down the halls, kicked over food left outside the doors, yelled and screamed and even banged on our cabin door at 2am! This unruly behavior is not something we have experienced.
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[@Splendithefirst]

Pro local tip. Fly to newark and stay in Weehawken. Then take the ferry across the Hudson and walk to the cruise terminal.

[@johnathanmcfadden8978]

Agree! I drove in 1 time years ago and never again. After that I would always park or stay in NJ.

[@LifeRewindedNYC55]

Or stay in Staten Island and Hilton and they have shuttles to the pier

[@thedaviszone5187]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@marit4fl]

Great idea. I was going to fly into JFK, so glad you saved me from that horror!

[@sueoconnor3494]

I am an avid cruiser of Carnival. Just reaching Platinum. There is a different quality of people based on the cruise length. I was on the Sunrise in April (a 4 day cruise) and boy what I saw and experience was unbelievable. Rude, loud, disrespectful cruisers. Fighting, shoving. Why? Because the shorter cruises are cheaper (obviously). Therefore drawing a different crowd. Just got off the Spirit (a 7 day Alaskan cruise) and did not have any problems. Friendly, nice guests and staff. No loud partying, ignorance, or disrespect. A whole different type of crowd. This is of course just my opinion/observation. But I know we will stay away from short cruises. Having sailed NCL to Alaska and Carnival, we preferred Carnival. More to do, friendlier staff, better environment. Plus we like the older Carnival ships. They feel like what a cruise ship should be.

[@EECCTravels]

That is definitely true. We haven’t done a short cruise in a long time!

[@heideleskun1163]

We've never done less than 7 days, it's just not worth it to get to a cruise from Michigan.

[@pierrunnertravel2426]

Sue I have to agree with you about the shorter cruises. Been sailing with Carnival for over 20 years( Diamond status) and it seems that the duration and where the ship sailed from drew different crowds of people. As for the loud, rude and disrespectful cruisers, I see it much more today. And here is the kicker, I work at a port as a pier agent checking guests in. For the most part, the cruisers are well behaved but you always are going to have people that are rude, mouthy, will argue with you for no reason and will not listen to your instructions. We have a job to do there and trying to enforce it sometimes you get called everything but late for supper. And as far as the weed issue, I have to agree Jason. Why just Carnival? We do not have drug dogs at our other terminals at our port, just Carnival. We have sailed all the major cruise lines ( 62 for me , 70 for the wife) and we are more selective on what we book now. We use to be have to get on the new ships right away and have moved away from that until the ship gets it footing with a few sailings under her belt. As a TA, I will discuss the short cruises with the client and just advise them if it's Carnival and depending on the port it is sailing from, it could be a little rowdy. We have been through it too many times with fights and drunk behavior on the ship so we just give some friendly advice.

[@mariaespiritu9512]

Agree the short cruises attract a different type of crowd, the rowdy, party type crowd and a lot of first time cruisers that do not know how to behave on vacation.

[@robertdigby4504]

I don’t know you may be correct. Last year we did the same 6 day cruise but on the Carnival Dream and it couldn’t have been anymore pleasant. Carnival has GOT to start doing something better about the drug situation. I know they are trying but if I can smell pot walking through the ship I know the employees can. People were bragging about smoking weed, saw many people using their cards to get drinks for other people etc….. I sensed a attitude of entitlement and mostly from blue card first cruisers. Not to mention absolutely no control over their kids. Here’s a tip if Carnival has to station a security Officer in the kids clubs you didn’t raise them right

[@georgeb4947]

I think most people don't have issues with what people do in private. When it comes to marijuana, when the smell permeates your room, your clothing, and your eyes are watering from the irritation of the smoke then it becomes a nuisance for other travelers and intrudes in their private space. People are welcome to do what they want as long as it doesn't encroach on others and in their personal space. Bring on the dogs!

[@FelixTorres-wl5vt]

Can't be allowed do to Federal regulation and foreign ports.

[@tashajones6497]

You worried about smoking pot oh the smell it hurts my eyes stop it. So your eyes don’t hurt from cigarettes smell YES they DO DON’T LIE!!! It’s okay to have drunks all around fighting and jumping overboard

[@nicolecorsillo]

And thank you for an honest review! I can’t stand when people sugarcoat stuff.

[@travelwithchris8744]

I was on the Sunshine in March and the drug dog and handler stayed just a couple doors down from us so I saw them often and was very glad they were there. I've had clients that complained about Carnival ships and the large amount of pot smell, so it is definitely for the best to get it under control.

[@tashajones6497]

You worried about smoking pot oh the smell it hurts my eyes stop it. So your eyes don’t hurt from cigarettes smell YES they DO DON’T LIE!!! It’s okay to have drunks all around fighting and jumping overboard

[@OldBittyGrandma]

You’re spot on. Anyone smoking the lettuce is going to want pizza and ice cream. Ppl that drink alcohol are more likely to argue and fight.

[@andrewbrown574]

Depends on the person. I’m a “happy drunk” but weed makes me hate everyone around me (which is why I’ll never do it again)…

[@angelabrown3994]

Recently on a Carnival cruise. There was a canine unit on board as well. Did not interfere with my fun at all.

[@LongTimeCruisers]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I always love your videos and candor! 🛳

[@JBOdysseys]

Our favorite fellow cruise couple nails it again!!! Thanks for this great and honest review and right on time, we board her in a week!!! Hope to see you guys on jubilee 🎉

[@juliestein9063]

Thank you for your expertise! We appreciate you both so much. Calling you soon to book my next cruise😊

[@markolwick2223]

Thanks for being fair and balanced with this review. I’ve been a loyal Carnival cruiser in the past, but these “incidents” are far too common now. The severely racist comic on Panorama and a fight in the dining room was the last straw. I’ve moved to Holland America now and feel much more comfortable (and safe).

[@EECCTravels]

I hate this has been happening as Carnival is the reason we fell in love with cruising. We are in Jubilee in December and are interested to see how that goes. We love HAL too!

[@robertdigby4504]

What’s a good cruise line if you don’t want to put up with Carnivals crap anymore but we still aren’t 90 so we are too young for Holland?

[@EECCTravels]

@@robertdigby4504 HAL is actually one of our favorite!! And we are in our 40s. The new Pinnacle class ships have the BEST live music at sea!!

[@MmmhmmYum]

@@robertdigby4504i went on HAL when I was 20 and LOVED it. HAL and Royal are my favourites

[@kathleenhenry6600]

I’m upset over the amount of fights and negative behavior lately on Carnival. Although we turn Platinum on our next cruise, if we see any of this continued bad behavior, we may need to switch lines. I personally think it’s the excessive alcohol intake.

[@juliethomas3087]

We're booked on the repositioning cruise in December 2024. 12 days from NY, through Southern Caribbean, ending in Port Canaveral. We're excited! She looks beautiful!!

[@johnpeppers3784]

As someone who has never smoked pot I agree completely that it is better for you than alcohol but on my last cruise in April my verandha was terrible to sit out on because of a neighbor enjoying smoking. I find it mostly harmless but the smell is like sitting in a room with a skunk.

[@thetruestein2530]

That's my opinion... the effects of it and how it makes people act, I have no problem with it. But walking down the hallway of a cruise ship and it smells like skunks fornicating is extremely annoying.

[@tashajones6497]

Cigarette smoke smell better!!! I doubt that! They both stink for real

[@Pirtosi]

Great vid! Hit all the good and bad. And I am now diggin' the new outro even! 🤣

[@kimberlylovestotravel]

The answer is YES! Just got off a 10 day Alaska cruise. The environment was nice The ports were amazing and the food was gross. It sure shows corners are being cut.

[@SILK67]

I miss you guys on carnival use to see u guys all the time on the fun ship how are the boys or should I say men now been so long good to see chow for now CARNIVAL

[@arentak2773]

This was an amazing review. Thanks.

[@fedex1339]

Thank you for the review. We have been sailing Carnival since 2012 and have noticed the difference in the MDR and Steak house since Covid. Many items no longer on the menu. We too are booked on Jubilee in December hope to see you.

[@jcinewilliams8819]

Y'all just a beautiful team! Luv your videos

[@thestewartsadventures]

Sailing on Venezia in August. Can't wait!

[@carolm1754]

Thank you for your review. We will be sailing on the Venezia the end of September. It's been awhile since we have sailed on Carnival. Usually do Royal. However, we liked the looks of this ship and we wanted to do a New England cruise. We did one years ago when our children were in their early teens.

[@robertb7864]

If you don't have pot, there's nothing to worry about.one of cruises, we had a balcony room and someone decided to smoke pot on theirs. Not fun. We're sailing on this one January 2025. I enjoyed cruising during Covid. No crowds. This looks like a great ship.

[@dianealvarado6219]

I cannot wait to hear about your experience on the Carnival Jubilee. Family and I are going on that ship February 17. I want to know everything about that ship.

[@AspireToInspire_22]

Great analysis as always!!! When are you going to sail on Princess? Waiting for that review!!

[@robertbradt8249]

Love you guys💜

[@phylliswestervelt8964]

The ship is beautiful and I really want to try it, I'm glad to see the dog on board hopefully this will stop some of the nonsense people cause, I've been a bartender for more than 25years of my life and I know when stupid is going to happen and just walk away..don't need to record or see it..crowds happen just part of life, just meet people and move on, your on vacation enjoy!!

[@kimbowers4559]

Just booked the Venezia for next year. Hoping they get the kinks worked out before then. This will be our first Carnival cruise. We always book cruise lines out of NYC or Bayonne. We live in Pennsylvania, so we just take our local bus comps that drives us right to either port. Thanks for your input about this ship.

[@WalterRexAndSofie]

Your review was nice and thorough, and extremely informative! We're leaving on the 2nd of August, and I like to know what we'll be getting into. We're on an 8 day cruise, which tends to entice a slightly different crowd, so I'm looking forward to seeing how things go. We've got a group of 25 people total, so it doesn't seem like there are too many places where we'll all be able to congregate together, but the ship looks beautiful and I'm aware of what I may need to avoid and whatnot. Thanks!

[@tinacarter4275]

Ooooh, deck 11 would be my happy place 😊

[@toninyberg7783]

Sailing on the Venezia May 2024. First time in NY. So excited.

[@Kjfsparky]

Thanks for this enjoyed the video

[@suegoguen1720]

We're taking a cruise on this ship in April 23 out of NY...looking forward to seeing it. Spent 12 days in Italy in Oct so looking forward to an italian vibe.

[@ashleys8670]

I absolutely loved the pizza 🍕 on the magic. Cant wait to have again on the mardi gras next august.🎉

[@kristenselby7759]

Can’t wait to see your Jubilee review 😁

[@martinez-nairfamily939]

omg, thank you, i am going there next month in august i hope they addresses the lines and not so many people in the cruise

[@CJcruisin]

When we cruise from NY we always fly into LaGuardia--so much easier. Also, we do not take UBER from the airport to the hotel--a hired car service is going to be cheaper. We used Dial 7 last fall and it was $70.00 from LaGuardia to our Midtown hotel.

[@Jagman71466]

Great review, we will be on the Venezia for a 14 day southern cruise in Jan. 2025, and we will be on the Jubilee for this years New years eve, can't wait!!

[@ohiorichkidbeats]

You guys are cool and down to earth just like me and my wife,I subscribed!

[@JeninGA1995]

Lol 😂 I’m going on my first cruise in December on Valor and have been watching y’all’s vids for a few days now and bahahaha love the analogy about the pot and the alcohol onboard😆 Love the honesty! Started watching y’all with the Nochi Cocom vid!

[@leightonslife4030]

I can’t wait to try a carnival cruise. I’m hoping there’s a group cruise coming in the future late 23 early 24!?

[@markm9947]

Really enjoyed this review. We sail her in February.

[@EECCTravels]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@monicadepoy5157]

Holland America also had a problem with Airport Transfers. Transfers are only available for flights after 12:00pm. Ours was at 11:00! Took Vancouver city taxi for a fraction of cruise line cost! No waiting on a bus. $29 pp as opposed to $38 for 5 people in a small van!

[@calynthiaeloie8484]

Great review

[@chelybeann]

Our friends are avid cruisers. Only ever go on Carnival cruises, and they said just the last year or two, the caliber of people on the ship has gotten worse. Idk why but I’m “glad”(?) to know it’s only Carnival!

[@EECCTravels]

We cruise all cruise lines and don’t understand why this is happening on Carnival. Its sad because we still do love them.

[@Michael-rx6ji]

Because Carnival overall offers the cheapest cruises available. You get a total different demographics of people

[@jessicajones3379]

I just got back from a 5 day cruise on carnival and my experience was much different. Everyone was very friendly and so was the staff. It was a lovely cruise

[@chelybeann]

@@jessicajones3379 we did too! We went from June 10-15 and we had no issues but apparently the guests are subpar

[@unprofessionallyunboxed]

I feel we had the same experience. And we thought you two told us to keep deck 5 a secret 😂

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

I’ve only ever sailed out of NY, but… I live in NY state and I don’t ever really go into NYC 😒 I can’t imagine the stress of flying somewhere else to board a ship; maybe a Florida port wouldn’t be too bad. I know I’ve posted this before but sailing down the Hudson 🚢 past the🗽and under the Verrazano Bridge…is magical.

[@Tripwithmeandmore]

We are cruising in September to Canada. I’m sure it will be a more subdued crowd and least kids. Fingers crossed!😊😊 26:52

[@accutedd]

Any comments regarding cabin accommodations? Nice review!

[@beautyjunkie9417]

Off-topic comment. I just watched your hair journey video from 11 months ago. Since then you've been rocking a pixie and you look sooo good in that short haircut. Just wanted to say that. This video has you in much longer hair already but your pixie days you rocked it !!!!

[@vickimiller1669]

Love ❤you guys, love your videos you have such great energy. I have a question what are your thoughts about a world cruise??Do you think they are a good idea?

[@EECCTravels]

I (Alisa) would absolutely love to do one! But it’s too much time on a ship for Jason. Maybe one day.

[@debrajenkins5390]

Yes, the NY sail away is magical.

[@EECCTravels]

So beautiful!

[@CashMopar]

Thanks Jason and Alisa!

[@bridgetgalazkiewicz7776]

We are on venezia 2/2/24 We have 7 adults and 2 kids. We have 4 seasoned cruisers, 1 middle man on his 3rd cruise and 4 newbies.

[@vickiebridges3584]

Inaugural cruises are difficult. Takes time to get into the groove

[@EECCTravels]

Well technically it was the second sailing as they had a 15 day transatlantic. But I know it does take a few sailings.

[@NarrativeEscapes]

However you're getting that warm colour throughout this video is...really nice. Have you colour graded it or are you setting your lights to a warmer colour?

[@EECCTravels]

I cut off all the lights to the room the turn on two key lights (I use soft white) to light us and I have some ambient colored led light strips behind us.

[@rsimms2]

I did one weekend cruise back when I first started sailing and vowed "never again." It really is just a mess when you get on one of those booze cruise-type sailings.

[@jefftanner1172]

I’m glad they’re bringing on the dogs, bring 3-4 of them. It’s illegal and I’m personally glad Carnival is finally enforcing their rules/laws. I love cruising Carnival and they had to get control of the negative issues plaguing their ships. Follow the rules, act like adults and you don’t have anything to worry about. I paid money for the cruise too and I don’t want to smell the weed.

[@luv2cruise666]

I agree, I booked a suite on another cruise line, and we couldn't enjoy our balcony due to the smell of pot coming from one side and super loud music coming from the other side. We couldn't wait for the cruise to end.

[@GregInHouston2]

Glad for the review. I have not yet sailed on the Vista; I feel it is in my future. I really don't care for the really huge ships; I prefer the Magic size ship.

[@KCBAIRS]

When we cruised Magic out of Canaveral back in mid-March, the lines were always insane. I feel like Carnival is somehow not adapting back to "full capacity" cruising...especially at meal times, with how staffed up they are at bars especially. People were generally irritated with this. There was consistently 4 rows of people deep at the main bars. There would be 50+ people trying to get a drink, and there would be 2 bar tenders. That math just doesn't work! The only time you could get a drink in less than 15 minutes, is if you happen to be at Serenity bar, or some other off-the-beaten path bar.

[@CptBlysWife93]

We go to those comfy loungers on the off levels on all Carnival ships

[@ysbel]

You should only get charged a $71.50 flat fee for taxi rides between JFK and Manhattan. This fee is regulated by the city. Of course, private transport is more expensive. Cheaper still are the shuttle buses to popular Midtown hotels for $35 round trip.

[@patriciasmith364]

Could someone please tell me the best way to get from LaGuardia Airport to the Manhattan Pier to catch the Venezia? We will go straight from the airport to the port. We will sail, week after next for a 4 day cruise, to Canada.

[@Cayla2015]

How do you think the food on Carnival Venezia compares to the other new Carnival Ships? (Ie. Mardi gras, Celebration )

[@andrearua2574]

You actually don’t have to take a subway! You can take the air train from jfk to Jamaica train station and catch a train (commuter/travel rail so more comfortable) to penn station from there! Hope you come back to NY! Come to Long Island next time!!

[@kbeats6267]

On our last cruise on the Carnival Celebration I said I’m DONE with Carnivals main dining. It was so bad I didn’t finish it and skipped dessert all together. The specialty dining is top notch. We just accept the fact that we are going to have to pay. The other free eats such as Guys Burgers, Shaq’s Big Chicken, etc are winners. Golden Corral Buffet is much better than Carnivals but we don’t really do buffets. People are gross! Thanks for the review. We’ll be patiently awaiting the Firenze in California next year.

[@christinav3619]

@kbeats I agree with you! Our last cruise was celebration and I have been posting that the food at the MDR was absolutely terrible I could not eat it. The whole experience in the MDR was not to my liking but I did not complain to guest services. I agree with you about the buffets too.

[@monkeyb1820]

Ya, we were on Mardi Gras over Thanksgiving. The street eats and fastfoods were really good, all of the seated 'menu-based' dining was reduced in portion sizes, and much of it like hospital/commissary quality--edible, but ordinary.

[@adamsteinel944]

I love Carnival. Very handicap accessible for me. But the food on my carnival cruise a week ago was horrible

[@richarddeason1845]

I feel carnival needs to work on the food The ships I found are clean but the older ones need update Enjoy your video

[@katcalico9142]

Interesting - I have been looking into sailing from NY because for me that means not having to fly which is nice for a change and would be able to either train in same day or spend the night with friends or family. Weird that I haven’t considered sailing from NY before but it would actually be cheaper for me - but not sure this is my ship. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@laurenhill2291]

You find pot on other ships, we smelt it on Celebrity but most pot smokers may change to edibles or other forms when getting on a cruise. Of course, you can come to Canada where it is legal to smoke a joint on the street.

[@gatorgu104]

MarQ is awesome. He is my favorite cruise director

[@janicemotal1940]

Thank you for your honest reviews of the different cruise lines. Your information is very helpful, however, you never mention {or not that Iv'e seen} any information on the casinos on the different ships. We normally cruise Carnival because while they do allow smoking in the casino we are never bothered by the smell. However, on our one and only cruise on RCL we could not even enter the casino the smoke was so bad. If exposed to too much smoke I usually end up sick so this was a bummer for me. How are the other cruise lines when it comes to smoking in the casinos? Don't want to stop others from enjoying their smokes but I wish the lines had better ventilation to keep the air clean for those of us who like to gamble but can't deal with the cigarette smoke. Thanks for any info.

[@EECCTravels]

We aren’t big in the casinos so don’t have much experience to speak of. We will sometimes not see them at all or just walk through.

[@lesliesteadman9134]

where did you stay before the cruise on Venezia?

[@willg7882]

👍!

[@pattysmith9900]

Thanks so much for your review. We sail on the Venezia next June. Our experience with the MDR has been different than yours. We usual are in and out in a little bit over an hour and absolutely love the food, the staff, the whole experience. We agree about Bonsai Sushi and can’t wait to try Il Viaggio.

[@Laurie911]

Couldn’t disagree more about the Lido. We were on the 15 day transatlantic and we had so many deck parties and functions on the Lido that we were there constantly. The roof closed made it perfect during inclement weather and the open during beautiful weather. It was dumb to have the sail away on the back deck. That you can thank Christine Duffy for because they said she changed it to the back on the inaugural. It was originally planned for the Lido. It was great to have more seating and shade on the Lido. The downfall is no jacuzzi on that center Lido.

[@paulaworkman2578]

We have this cruise scheduled for Sept. 2024. Do you have any tips on where to stay the night before? Leaving the port looked amazing & that is one of the reasons for leaving out of that port. lol We usually only eat one time in the main dining room, like you, it just takes too long, at least 2 hours. Was JFK the best airport to fly in and out of? Thanks for the video.

[@EECCTravels]

I don’t have a recommendation for a hotel. We stayed twice in Manhattan and not sure I would recommend either. Just look for something in midtown with good reviews. We definitely prefer LGA to JFK!

[@2good2eat]

Thank you for your honest review! We will be embarking on the Carnival Venezia next week for a 4 day cruise and I am starting to regret booking this trip 😟Hearing about the crowds, lines, demographic, etc on this particular ship has me concerned because this will be my mom's first cruise and I don't want her to have the wrong impression when it comes to cruises. I should've booked Holland America instead.

[@EECCTravels]

Hopefully since you know what to expect it won’t be a shock and you are prepared for it. We still had a great time on our cruise and hope you do to.

[@DiGeraghty]

Nice review. I love the layout and Italian decor. I'll be on the Carnival Firenze from Long Beach inaugural cruise next May for a 4 day cruise to Mexico. Most kids will still be in school luckily.

[@EECCTravels]

The Italian ships are beautiful!

[@quattroformaggi]

i don’t care what people do in their own houses but i don’t want to smell it. glad for the dogs. although we will probably never sail carnival, and never had an issue on celebrity.

[@geezygee]

I can't recall if you went to Ocean Cay on the msc meraviglia (the seafood specialty restaurant) You're one of few ytrs I watch who've been on it since it moved to NY, and I can't seem to find photos and/or footage of them. Everyone seems to highlight the steak house and the 2 Japanese restaurants, but I'm curious about ocean cay, cuz without it, the SDR dining plan makes no sense to me - even with a 10 day cruise Ty for your videos!😊

[@EECCTravels]

Yes we did. It is in our Ocean Cay video. We thought it appropriate for that restaurant on that day 😃

[@anderander5662]

I went on a cruise out of Galveston last year and the guy across the hall from me smoked weed continually in his room... it permeated the entire hallway.

[@arttykar]

No, it’s actually cheaper with the yellow cab flat rate from JFK anywhere in the Manhattan

[@EECCTravels]

We didn’t know this…

[@jennifermorrow6895]

Have Venezia booked for March 2024

[@cathydunn5927]

you are right about Carnival buffet, it is not good

[@greghodges6489]

I’ve seen a few other vlogs on this particular cruise. Most said it was pretty bad . I’m curious how bad does it have to be before you would say you wouldn’t cruise with them again ? I think a lot of vloggers temper their reviews.

[@karenk76]

I work right down the street from the port if your flying in please fly into EWR $18.00 bus will take you from Newark airport to 42nd street Manhattan. Save money plus depending where your flying from maybe a cheaper flight also. ✈️ 🛳🎉happytravels😊

[@debbieputnam928]

Headed on her February 2nd

[@davva360]

I have only been on one Carnival cruise so I can not speak to the trend. The people were ok but definitely not as classy as other ships. The ship itself was great, (Mardi Gras) but my biggest complaints were the service was poor, very poor, and the breakfast buffet was inedible. Cold scrambled eggs are not safe to eat. There were quite a few things I liked about the ship and how they set it up but I don’t think I will go on Carnival again unless there is some unique itinerary. Like I said service was poor and it was not a cheap cruise so I would rather go on other lines.

[@DennisHoover-tu5rb]

We will stay with Holland. Low key and great food.

[@Lovetheworldbeone]

I saw reviews saying it was hot and humid in a lot of the interior areas, Is that true?

[@EECCTravels]

We didn’t find that.

[@gregpanella4842]

i'll never sail out of new york again.. Being on a ship 80% full of new york people.. no thanks. twice was enough :) Love carnival, but only go on 8+ day cruises

[@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658]

Carnival is the Walmart of the Seas 🌊 🏃🏿🎡

[@donnaspagnolo6640]

Honest review...There is not enough space to stand in the pool area.

[@pennydigby4335]

We just got off the Horizon, it was ok but it too was so crowded! No chairs available at times, lines long for food, shows? Waiting for drinks, no room to dance on deck. Food in MDR not good. Positive: sushi place awesome, excursion swimming with stingrays and dolphins, shows.

[@EECCTravels]

Bonsai Sushi is always good and never busy!

[@mrlong4269]

Just sucks paying for a balcony to hangout on and chill but then then people sneak out 4 rooms up to smoke pot since they cant smoke in smoking areas.

[@pennydigby4335]

I sit on my balcony to smell the sea not the weed!

[@robingastonia9192]

I do not know what is really wrong with people. They get on a plane, sometimes drunk, inpatient if the flight has been cancelled or delayed, yes I can see the disappointment. But hey just face it and deal with it. On a ship, you are there to enjoy yourself, have a good time, but just try to control it. I have been on 13 cruises and have not cruised in 10 years. When I went on planes, never had any problems, on cruises, never had fights, never even did smell pot. I guess you might say I have been BLESSED to not encounter any problems on a plane or ship. Our world is so different after Covid, and not for the better. I think I would rather do road trips now and see our beautiful country.

[@jenniferbarry8927]

I quit cruising Carnival in 2018. Food was terrible on Vista and she was only two years old and looked terrrrible. The woman I buddied up with (met in group prior to cruise for kids) felt the same way. We were sad. I jumped to Norwegian and was very pleased. She has since been on both Royal and Norwegian as well with no complaints.

[@patrickhill667]

I sail in February when it’s cold it should be interesting how they handle sail away on the lido with the roof closed. What do you guys think they will or should do?

[@EECCTravels]

My guess is that it will be closed.

[@TraciLH]

I am cruising the Venezia for a 12 day Halloween cruise this year. I think this ship should be Carnivals Adults only ship. There's a lot of talk about it being a little nicer ship with higher end decor. I am super excited for this cruise and the 12 day itinerary.

[@EECCTravels]

A 12 day will be great!!

[@Thetravelingmoes]

Oh my that sounds like it would be so much fun. Halloween cruise! 😊