Carnival Pride

Orginally posted by : Hal Bloom

Having cruised more than 30 times, and loyal to brands such as Celebrity, Holland America and Royal Caribbean, what a pleasant surprise to sail on the Carnival Pride to the Mexican Riviera. We had never sailed on Carnival, but heard that the Pride was not a typical Carnival ship, and the comments were correct. The crew actually appears to be happy and is always ready to accommodate you with a smile. To begin with the ship is beautiful. The colors and artwork are very unique, and each section is the ship is different. The lounges have large couches and chairs everywhere, that immediately put you into a relaxed mood; whether you are having Sushi or just a drink, the setting is great. The dining room food was also a big surprise. The food was very good. From rack of lamb, to lobster to great steaks and prime rib, the selection and service was excellent. The wait staff, was always ready to accommodate your needs. The outside decks by the pool area are also very unique. One area has a water slide, just like you would find at a water park. It is about 4 stories high and ends in a small splash pool. The gym offer a full assortment of exercise equipment to meet everyones needs. I can’t end without mentioning the cabins, which are a nice size, with plenty of closet and drawer space. And the cabins were always clean, even towel animals appear on your bed every night. Overall, kudos to Carnival for their Carnival Pride. An unexpected great cruise.