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Carnival Celebration - SHIP TOUR & CRUISE REVIEW | Our FIRST Carnival Cruise

Ryan and Kala
Ryan and Kala
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 41K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 25:08

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of their first Carnival cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration, covering ship amenities, dining, and various ports of call. They begin by detailing the embarkation process at a new terminal and exploring the Lido deck, noting the variety of food options like Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana. The tour includes several specialized areas such as the adult-only Serenity area, the Patio Pool, and the teen area at Club Oxygen. The creators also review their interior stateroom, highlighting the functional design and storage features. Dining experiences range from the main dining room and buffet to specialty options like Bonsai Teppanyaki and Cucina Capitano, with specific mentions of gluten-free availability. Entertainment is a major focus, including the Bolt roller coaster, various shows, and the casino. Finally, the video documents their excursions in Amber Cove, San Juan, and Saint Martin, offering practical advice on walking distances and local activities. The creators conclude that they had a positive experience and plan to book future cruises with the line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Celebration
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Celebration
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · 7 nightsFrom MiamiFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this was our first Carnival Cruise so it was a lot of fun being a carnival Noob

the food was so good they had all these fresh ingredients they had fresh burgers

we really recommend waking up early on sea days to make sure you get yourself a chair

overall we really enjoyed our Carnival Cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wake up early on sea days to secure a pool chair
βœ“Book excursions directly with Carnival to avoid walking outside the port

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where to go on embarkation day β€” Muster station was right by a car on board, easy to find
Overwhelmed by ship size β€” Explore gradually, use the app or maps to navigate

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Carnival Celebration ship like?
QWhat are the food and dining options on board?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available?
QWhat are the ports of call like?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks4Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Interior4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove4 Happy Bacon
Top: Seven Falls jumping inside excursion
Saint Martin4 Happy Bacon
San Juan4 Happy Bacon
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