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They Called Me CRAZY, But CARNIVAL Mardi Gras Did What MSC Never Would | Our Port Day Experience

Griff & Alyssa
Griff & Alyssa
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πŸ‘οΈ 65K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 29:08

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Editorial Summary

The creators evaluate their experience on the Carnival Mardi Gras, comparing it to previous cruises and addressing common passenger reviews. During a port day in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, they encounter inclement weather but find enjoyment in the ship's amenities, including the splash pad and pool areas. The creators highlight a positive surprise regarding room service, noting that Carnival cleaned their stateroom while they were at breakfast, a service they claim was unavailable on MSC. They also discuss various dining experiences, including breakfast at Blue Iguana and a dinner at the Shebang restaurant, which features Mexican and Chinese fusion. While they praise the food quality and the flexibility of the dining schedule, they express frustration with aggressive sales tactics from staff during breakfast. The video concludes with a critique of the onboard entertainment. While they find the Deal or No Deal game show engaging and fun for passengers, they express disappointment with the Rock Revolution production, describing it as a collection of songs lacking a cohesive storyline.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival actually cleaned the room while we were at breakfast this only 9917 this is wild look at this our beds are made

MC would never literally they never came and cleaned our room this is so nice we went to breakfast we weren't even gone that long

I will say while we are breakfast one of the Cruise Critic reviews mentioned that people walk around and try to sell you stuff

I got beef with Carnival and their entertainment listen I know I said in earlier Vlogs that their entertainment is better on the ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Reserve dining via the app to avoid sales pitches during meals
βœ“Avoid Mojitos from the splash pad bar; try Pina Coladas from the main bar instead

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather affecting port day β€” Amber Cove has activities like pools and splash pads that are enjoyable even if weather is cloudy
Dining flexibility with young kids β€” Your Time Dining allows checking in for a table whenever ready, typically within 10 minutes

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Carnival Mardi Gras worth the money compared to influencer reviews?
QDo negative Cruise Critic comments about elevators and sales tactics hold true?
QWhat is the port day experience like at Amber Cove, Dominican Republic?

Topics Covered

Dining Room Service4 Happy BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1Β½ Sad BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Sad BaconPort Destination3Β½ Happy BaconCrowd CapacityMehShip Condition3Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove3Β½ Happy Bacon
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