Honest Review of Carnival Celebration

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed review of their second sailing on the Carnival Celebration, offering comparisons to their previous experience. They begin by discussing embarkation, noting that while security with dogs felt more relaxed, they experienced significant delays in a holding area despite having early check-in times. The debarkation process was described as chaotic, specifically citing issues with the app's zone notifications and a Wi-Fi failure affecting passport machines. Regarding dining, the creators offer a mixed assessment, describing the main dining room as fair and noting that while some specialty restaurants like Bonsai Sushi and Rudy Seill were excellent, others like Kachina Del Capitano were disappointing. They also highlight the quality of the buffet and quick-service options like Blue Iguana. The review covers technical aspects such as the reliable Wi-Fi and the varying strength of alcoholic beverages. Finally, they discuss cabin location, recommending midship for convenience, and express concern over a new policy where life vests are no longer stored in guest rooms but must be collected at muster stations. They conclude that while the overall experience was fair, the specialty dining and certain logistical changes impacted their final rating.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.