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Something Feels Different On Carnival…🧐| Carnival Venezia Panama Canal Cruise Part 2

Hanging With The Howards
Hanging With The Howards
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👁️ 2K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 1:08:36
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewCreator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 14 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The rib was tender, but I'm not eating it anymore cuz I'm not sure about the flavor. It almost tastes spoiled to me.

It was a roach. Tell them was a roach.

Carnival did switch over to 10 minutes in between drinks.

This is something that is noticeably different than what Carnival themselves is doing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the notepads in the room to leave notes for each other when separated.
Turn off airplane mode and ensure data roaming is off to potentially get service in port.
Order more than one appetizer if portion sizes are small, as you can get unlimited.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the subtle changes longtime Carnival cruisers might recognize on this voyage?
QHow do the food portions and quality compare to previous Carnival experiences?
QWhat perks may change under the new loyalty program?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2 Sad BaconService Crew3 Sad BaconShip Condition4 Sad BaconDining Main2½ Sad BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconDining Buffet1½ Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba3 Happy Bacon
Top: Happy's tour ($20)
Curaçao
Top: Tour with Happy ($25)
Grand Turk3 Happy Bacon
Top: Third-party excursions
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Part 2 of our 14-Day Panama Canal cruise on Carnival Venezia and this is where we start noticing the little things… Days 2 through 6 brought some subtle changes that longtime Carnival cruisers might recognize: • Smaller food portions and quality shifts • The new 10-minute wait between drink orders • Room cleanliness concerns • Yes… we found a roach in the bathroom • An invite-only Al Fresco dinner for VIFP Diamond members • Questions about what perks may change under the new loyalty program • And a very different onboard vibe — mostly 60+ passengers, fewer kids, and a much quieter atmosphere We’re not here to bash, we’re here to share what we experienced so you can cruise informed. Is Carnival evolving… or just adjusting? Watch Part 2 and tell us what YOU think. Part 3 is the best one!👀 📲 BOOK your next cruise with us: https://hwthbookings.cruisebrothers.com Email hwthbookings@gmail.com for booking! Explore Our Links! 🏖All-Inclusive Resort Day Passes https://ResortforaDay.com?Click=95807 🎢Excursions https://www.viator.com/Ensenada/d26218-ttd 🌇 Cruise Excursions www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=2235&data=hwthbookings@gmail.com ⚓️Virgin Voyages Booking Link https://rb.gy/s5qgz7 #hangingwiththehowards #carnivalvenezia #panamacanalcruise #cruisereview #carnivalcruise #cruisevlog #carnivalloyalty #vifp #cruisetips #cruisenews