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Carnival (Pacific) Adventure - poor reviews? Our thoughts Mutiny on the Bounty cruise October 2023

A Kiwi Australian Travels
A Kiwi Australian Travels
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👁️ 443 views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 29:15
What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🎫Tourist Creator
👫 Best for GroupSouth_pacific · Fall · 15 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently watched a video from Adrien, the cruise and travel guy, about Carnival's decision to move the adventure to the Northern Hemisphere.

When I started the channel, I hesitated about covering this particular cruise as quite honestly, it was the worst cruising experience we'd ever have.

The food in the pantry, particularly for breakfast, was not up to the standard we expect.

I vowed never to cruise on Po again unless I had evidence that the situation had improved.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider the ship's poor ratings before booking.
Be prepared for potential tendering delays and congestion during disembarkation.
If you have mobility issues, plan for extra time during ship exits.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Poor cabin conditionsBook a mini suite for extra space, but be aware of potential sofa bed issues.
Tendering delaysPlan for extra time and have backup plans for shore excursions.
Food qualityConsider specialty dining options instead of relying on the buffet.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Carnival Adventure as bad as its low ratings suggest?
QWhat was the experience like on the Pacific Adventure before it became the Carnival Adventure?
QShould cruisers consider booking the Carnival Adventure given its history?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing4 Sad BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconDisembarkation4½ Sad BaconShip Condition4 Sad BaconCrowd Capacity3 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Draoney Island, Fiji3 Happy Bacon
Loka, Fiji1½ Sad Bacon
Norfolk Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Convict Heritage Tour
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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

Carnival has decided to move the Adventure to the Northern hemisphere in 2028. Are they ready for her, given her poor ratings? See Adrian the Cruise & Travel Guy - Carnival Adventure Moves to the USA – Warning Sign for Australia? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SafTV3vk4so Cruise with Ben and David - We Took A Cruise On One Of The Lowest Rated Ships (So You Don’t Have To) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31QFni7YJAA&t=287s We cruised on her when she was the Pacific Adventure, in October 2023, visiting Norfolk Island, Tonga, Fiji and Noumea. Here is our brutally honest review. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Boarding 03:17 Cabin - first problem 04:46 Passing Lord Howe Island 05:30 Norfolk Island 09:45 Nuku'alofa, Tonga 14:00 Vava'u, Tonga 16:06 Bounty Mutiny Scenic Cruising 18:17 Dravuni Island, Fiji 19:26 Lautoka, Fiji 19:52 Noumea, New Caledonia 22:00 Overall thoughts including food 24:36 Internet 25:18 Problems with disembarkation