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14 things I LOVED and HATED about Carnival Jubilee new cruise ship

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👁️ 83K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:30

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed review of her seven night spring break cruise on the Carnival Jubilee, highlighting both positive and negative aspects of the experience. She praises the extensive dining options, specifically noting Big Chicken, and expresses appreciation for the modern design and the unique Cove balcony cabins. The entertainment at Center Stage is also commended, particularly the Rio Carnival production show. Additionally, the creator enjoys the Texas themed touches on the ship and the lively onboard parties hosted by the Fun Squad. However, several drawbacks are noted, including a lack of variety at the Lido Marketplace Buffet and the absence of exclusive production shows compared to sister ships. She also reports issues with cabin temperature control and significant crowds that led to long lines for dining and specialty coffee. The reviewer mentions the difficulty of traveling to the Galveston port and notes that the spring break sailing attracted a rowdy crowd that resulted in noisy hallways. Despite these frustrations, she concludes that the ship represents a stylish new era for Carnival Cruise Line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Jubilee
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Jubilee
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
Caribbean · Spring · 7 nightsFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'll be sharing 14 things that I loved and hated about this brand new ship

my absolute favorite restaurant on Carnival Jubilee is Big Chicken which serves up incredibly delicious crispy chicken tenders and sandwiches

one thing I hated about the food again was the boring Leo Marketplace Buffet

the main production show at Center Stage was Rio Carnival which was a new to me production show

Creator's Tips & Advice

Arrive 20-30 minutes early for headliner shows to get a seat
Fly into Houston Hobby Airport for more convenient access to Galveston

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difficulty getting to Galveston portFly into Houston Hobby Airport for closer proximity

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the things to love and hate about Carnival Jubilee?
QHow does Carnival Jubilee compare to its sister ships?
QWhat is the experience like during a spring break cruise?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Sad BaconDining Buffet3½ Sad BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity3 Sad BaconPort Destination2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Galveston2½ Sad Bacon
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