NoName Posted February 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) We got onboard the Carnival Sensation today for a 4 day cruise. We got off the Rcl Majesty yesterday and had a wonderful trip (lots of quiet, shaded outdoor areas and like minded cruisers). This trip feels very different. I am an experienced cruiser, but never have booked short cruises before. I really dislikes this ship. There is no outdoor shaded areas. I am attempting to read in the Serenity area as I write this...the chairs are squeezed together- they are touching. People all around are talking, laughing, and drinking....not a serene environment at all. I can't read. I have walked the entire ship looking for a quiet place in the shade...no luck. Everyone feels like they are going to party non-stop....not my type of vacation at all. In addition, the boat looks rough. Doesn't feel like a nice vacation. I am thinking of trying to use Carnival's vacation guarantee tomorrow to fly home. Has anyone here done this? The big problem I may experience is our 1st Port of call is Key West....we started in Miami. Will they let us off in a US Port? I want off this boat. I will never book a short cruise on Carnival again. Kim Edited February 8, 2019 by NoName Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted February 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2019 sorry you are not having a good time. you need to go to Guest Services for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted February 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2019 You have to let guest services know within 24 hours of embarkation. You can read the terms on the Carnival website but if you really want off, go to GS asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsgu Posted February 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Please realize that Carnival and Royal Caribbean are very different. Yes, they are both "mainstream" cruise lines, but they are still very different. If you want serene and slightly upscale, go RC; if you want to party, go Carnival. Four days is pretty short. Personally, I'd stick it out. Any day on a cruise ship beats a day at work, and you might find there are some things you enjoy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedle7544 Posted February 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2019 No serenity area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn1974 Posted February 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Give it chance. Wow. It's the first day everyone is excited. I like the Sensation she is a good smaller ship. There are some quiet places on the lido near aft that are very much in the shade. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted February 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2019 While Carnival is far more of a party ship, the other half of the situation can be attributed to the time frame. Had you done a short Carnival cruises over the weekdays and a RCI short cruise over the weekend you may have discovered you liked the Carnival people better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted February 8, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I tend to think that 4 day cruises are more party oriented. I hope things are better after day 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fair-winds39 Posted February 8, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Not sure if you have cruised with Carnival before. Usually when we cruise with a new cruise line we research the ship/cruise line we're interested in before we book our vacation (i.e., ship layout, amenities, etc., etc.). That way you know what to expect in advance. I can't comment on shorter cruises but I've heard they can be a more "party" atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted February 8, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wait....if you boarded today in Miami it is only 1pm eastern....you haven't even left port yet. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted February 8, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2019 50 minutes ago, Jenn1974 said: Give it chance. Wow. It's the first day everyone is excited. Exactly, I would expect embarkation day on any Carnival ship for a cruise of any length is going to be anything but quiet. 1 hour ago, Jenn1974 said: I like the Sensation she is a good smaller ship. There are some quiet places on the lido near aft that are very much in the shade. The "fins" in the back of the Lido have always been my favorite place on a Fantasy class ship, outside of mealtimes, they tend to be empty and quiet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn1974 Posted February 8, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, ray98 said: Wait....if you boarded today in Miami it is only 1pm eastern....you haven't even left port yet. The Sensation is Currently in Key West. OP must have posted yesterday and it must have sent their post once they got service again in Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted February 8, 2019 #13 Share Posted February 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, ray98 said: Wait....if you boarded today in Miami it is only 1pm eastern....you haven't even left port yet. OMG! I didn't even think about that! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted February 8, 2019 #14 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Well, the OP booked a 4-day weekend cruise out of Miami, but just got off a similar length cruise, I think, from FLL - although that would have been during the week, which tends to be a quieter time - us working folks who party need to work! I dunno. Seems a little quick to react. But expectations are half the experience, and it sounds like to OP had expectations that the Carnival cruise would somehow be the same or even take it up a notch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted February 8, 2019 #15 Share Posted February 8, 2019 The Sensation is in Key West now. The OP has about 15 minutes to abandon ship if they let her. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted February 8, 2019 #16 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, NoName said: We got onboard the Carnival Sensation today for a 4 day cruise. We got off the Rcl Majesty yesterday and had a wonderful trip (lots of quiet, shaded outdoor areas and like minded cruisers). This trip feels very different. I am an experienced cruiser, but never have booked short cruises before. I really dislikes this ship. There is no outdoor shaded areas. I am attempting to read in the Serenity area as I write this...the chairs are squeezed together- they are touching. People all around are talking, laughing, and drinking....not a serene environment at all. I can't read. I have walked the entire ship looking for a quiet place in the shade...no luck. Everyone feels like they are going to party non-stop....not my type of vacation at all. In addition, the boat looks rough. Doesn't feel like a nice vacation. I am thinking of trying to use Carnival's vacation guarantee tomorrow to fly home. Has anyone here done this? The big problem I may experience is our 1st Port of call is Key West....we started in Miami. Will they let us off in a US Port? I want off this boat. I will never book a short cruise on Carnival again. Kim If you just boarded today, get off the ship now. Easy decision to make if you are that unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted February 8, 2019 #17 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said: If you just boarded today, get off the ship now. Easy decision to make if you are that unhappy. She boarded yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted February 8, 2019 #18 Share Posted February 8, 2019 There's a different feel to a 4 day cruise during the week, and one that encompasses the weekend. Unfortunately, the latter tends to be a more party atmosphere. Unfortunately, the guarantee will probably not allow the OP to get off in Key West, due to PVSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted February 8, 2019 #19 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Jenn1974 said: The Sensation is Currently in Key West. OP must have posted yesterday and it must have sent their post once they got service again in Key West. Well....that makes no sense since they posted and then went back and edited the post for 'typo' leaving the details the same. Edited February 8, 2019 by ray98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted February 8, 2019 #20 Share Posted February 8, 2019 35 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: There's a different feel to a 4 day cruise during the week, and one that encompasses the weekend. Unfortunately, the latter tends to be a more party atmosphere. Unfortunately, the guarantee will probably not allow the OP to get off in Key West, due to PVSA. I believe you to be 100% correct. Pretty sure you have to get off in the first foreign port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted February 8, 2019 #21 Share Posted February 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said: I believe you to be 100% correct. Pretty sure you have to get off in the first foreign port. Unless you’re willing to pay the PVSA fine of $300 per person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillyFan33579 Posted February 8, 2019 #22 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Jamman54 said: She boarded yesterday. Well the initial post is very misleading lol. Probably an internet issue like someone else mentioned, although I find it hard to believe Carnival’s internet on a ship would ever have any issues. 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted February 8, 2019 #23 Share Posted February 8, 2019 36 minutes ago, xDisconnections said: Unless you’re willing to pay the PVSA fine of $300 per person It’s now $762pp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggielover68 Posted February 8, 2019 #24 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) I'm not all to familiar with the deck plans, but I imagine that the outside deck on Lido on the other side of the windows (under the lifeboats) would have plenty of space to read. Theres always a quiet place somewhere, you just have to find it or go at a different time of day. Edited February 8, 2019 by Doggielover68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDisconnections Posted February 8, 2019 #25 Share Posted February 8, 2019 18 minutes ago, crzndeb said: It’s now $762pp Didn’t even realize it increased! Looks like it’s now $778. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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