Carnival Jubilee Cruise Ship: Is It Worth Booking? (We Changed Our Minds)
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We have been on seven different cruise lines and over 35 different cruises since we cruise Carnival last.
It was the longest line we sat on on the whole cruise. It we were in line for about an hour to get on this cruise ship.
The serenity pool is adults only. Now, there's also a lot of hot tubs. And for the hot tubs, boy, the children seemed to love them.
They were not very good. They would not answer the phone. If you called, it would just ring and ring and ring.
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Is the Carnival Jubilee actually worth it? We avoided Carnival for over 35 cruises — seven different cruise lines — because of the reputation. The fights. The poop cruise. All of it. So when we finally gave Carnival another chance on their newest, biggest ship sailing out of Galveston, Texas, we had real concerns going in. This is our honest Carnival Jubilee cruise ship review — the good, the genuinely impressive, and the things that still need work. Whether you're a long-time Carnival skeptic like we were, or a first-timer deciding if it's worth booking, this is the video for you. 📌 Chapters 0:00 – Were Our Fears About Carnival Justified? 0:52 – About This Carnival Jubilee Cruise 1:40 – Embarkation at Galveston 2:18 – Excel Class Unique Spaces 2:29 - Center Stage 3:00 - Currents 3:51 - Lots of Free Food Locations 4:23 – Pools & The Serenity Adults-Only Area 6:08 – Is the Jubilee Good for Families? 7:11 – Cabin Review 8:29 – Guest Services (Our Biggest Complaint) 9:12 – Food: Free Dining & Specialty Restaurants 10:40 – Entertainment: Comedy, Theater & Music 13:00 – The Casino 13:48 - The Spa 14:02 – Were Our Fears Confirmed? Lines, Cleanliness & Safety 16:39– Would We Cruise Carnival Again? Our Honest Verdict 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss our upcoming Carnival Jubilee dining deep-dive, full cabin tour, and our Carnival vs. MSC comparison — coming very soon. 🛳️ Also in our Western Caribbean playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL94vlu75SoQ3rPvOoA04aNaw2O6g1Z8Tc ✅ Isla Tropicale (Mahogany Bay) — Updated Guide ✅ Costa Maya — Skip, Don't Skip, or Maybe? ✅ Cozumel Port Guide (More dropping weekly — check the playlist!) 💡 Pro Tips From This Video: ✅ Sign up at GalvestonParking.com for email coupons before your cruise — saves real money ✅ Skip the Dr. PhD Bar line — go one deck up to the bar outside Fahrenheit 555, same great drinks, no wait ✅ Get to Piano Bar 88 early — it fills up fast and it's worth every minute ✅ The Serenity adults-only area is the move if you want hot tubs without the kiddo whirlpool 🌀 Affiliate Links (we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you): Viator Excursions and Experiences https://vi.me/BRRJd Amazon Travel Gear: https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c OONO Gear (Backpack): https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_cruising_good_time (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026