Carnival Cruise Lines - Sensation Review

Overall 3.68 of 5 view all 25 reviews

anya
Plymouth, MI

Great for 1st time cruisers - not great for experienced cruisers

a frequent traveler, Every day computer user, lover of cruises, expecting good, fair service

Pros

Fun, Affordable

Cons

Old, Worn-Out

DEC

2007

I cruised on the Sensation Aug. 2007 with my mom - her first and my second cruise. I knew what to expect and I was completely let down. The ship is old, worn-out, and dark inside. I didn't like not having my cabin available until just before take-off and the safety class. By that point, we had been on the ship for hours and after a morning of travel on a hot day, I really needed my cabin to change and rest. Also, being moved to a different dining room all-together in the middle of dinner so friends and family could sit together made me feel like a third class citizen. As a past-guest of Carnival, I expected a little more than "sorry" and a free bottle of water. I promptly removed their tips from my bill because I was very upset and inconvenienced. The shows are ok, the games were ok, the food was ok - everything on the ship was mediocre and nothing stood out except for high prices of the photos. I did enjoy the casino, the dancing and the sushi bar. The ship is fancy nor is the service but if you want a cheap cruise and aren't too particular, Sensation will do just fine.

Last edited on Jan 09, 2008