Carnival Luminosa

Bucket list trip to Sydney Australia

We started out by having our Carnival PVP suggested this cruise...Then we had her get us a great room at ta great price....We had an obstructed view on the 4th floor. Carnival finally made us an offer for a balcony that we couldn't refuse. Embarking out of Seattle was simple. It took us less than 10 minutes from entering the building to stepping onto the ship. We were very pleased with our upgrade. We really wanted a table for 2 since we were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary with this cruise, but were very happy with our table mates and spent many hours with them besides dinner. The dining staff was amazing. As soon as we sat down they were waiting on us...The dinner menu is on the Carnival hub (app) and it gave us daily menus where we could plan a night at the Steak House, one of our favorite things to treat ourselves. The only negative is the smoke from th Casino spreads out. We had already done 2 Trans-Atlantics and a 15 day cruise from California to Hawaii, so more time on the ship isn't a problem. We had only 4 stops on the way. We did schedule shore excursions on each stop and for the most part were very happy with what we did. We had always wanted to go to Australia and this made it easier since we could cruise one way and fly back. Carnival always puts great entertainment on the longer cruises and there were a lot of good stuff. We were also part of 2 social media groups and this just made it better, by knowing somethings about the people you were cruising with. We had lots of time and great weather to get out on deck for walking, entertainment, movies, dancing and the crossing the Equator party which was great fun. Of course, we did a couple extra days in Seattle before sailing and in Sydney when we landed. It was a bucket list trip of a lifetime and we made the most of it....

Wonderful experience

I just got back from this 7 day Alaskan Cruise, that was August 15 to August 22! It was awesome! ALL staff no matter what their positions were simply amazing and professional. Cruise Director Marty and the whole Team were great. All Housekeeping Staff, thank you, thank you! Thank you Luis who did a fantastic job. Vela Dining staff, amazing. There were so many options for food, entertainment and educational opportunities for learning about the terrain of Alaska and the different types of whales, very informative. There was fun for all...movie nights, trivia, kaorke, piano board, excursions available. Qian He at guest services was very attentive, patient and able to handle difficult questions/concerns. There was nothing left unthought of. There was an eye for detail on everything that I participated in. Loved the daily trivia games. Thank you! I want to thank the whole Team for such a great experience and wonderful vacation

Go on this cruise. Relaxing and not as 'party'.

I hope to find some photos to share. I almost canceled our trip because of the poor reviews on this ship. I'm glad I didn't! I've been on other Carnival Ships and usually disappointed with the looks, and lose weight for lack of good food. NOT on this one! *This is NOT a typical Carnival ship, this one was bought from an Italian Company. It is very luxurious, with gold and brown and beautiful art everywhere, without looking old-fashioned. Our Balcony room was actually larger than the photos look! Very clean and hot water, always. The food was actually REALLY good and never a long line. Sometimes we ate in the dining room for dinner, sometimes in the less formal areas. Free hot cocoa, lemonade, coffee or ice tea. I made many Arnold Palmers! The tea and lemonade tasted homemade!! Same with the cocoa!!! Coffee could be better, it was not very tasty. In general, not one real complaint on this ship at all. The public bathrooms on the ship were clean..everything was VERY clean. Many Carnivals have a rep of having a party atmosphere and cheap furnishings, but not the Luminosa. I felt 'rich' on this one due of the luxury - at such a great price!

Carnival The Fun Ship

Cruise was on 11/2 out to South Pacific the morning of the cruise, the itinerary changed due to the low. So from 3 ports we went to 2 ports which was Santo and Port Vila (no tenders required) I was very happy with the change as i had not been to those ports since 5 years ago. Plus $200 onboard credit was given for each cabin. My personal experience: Ship - small and quirky, which Ioved. The ship seemed to rock alot more than other ships I have been on and alot of passengers were sick. Not sure what stabilisers they use. Cabin was very clean and stewards were great with the room. Towel animals every day. Bistro food not the best, but so was the bistro food on other cruises I have been on. The freshly cooked burgers and pizza's were yummy. MDR - food was good and if you didn't like it, the waiter had to get you another dish as he did not want you to be hungry. All main areas / pool were clean staff were polite and engaging shows were great - alot better than other cruises. Cruise director Reiner was fantastic, so energised and got everyone pumped, happy and had us ready to have fun. The band, classico acoustics were fantastic. Drinks average pricing. Passengers were great, only one happy drunk woman (wasn't me) but the band sorted her out plus the fun squad. Thermal spa, which was part of my balcony cabin was great and relaxing. Cabin - deck 8 towards the front so i had no noise from deck 9, except when they had the deck parties, but i was up there with them or if i went back to the room, i could faintly hear it. I travelled solo on this cruise and this was my first Carnival cruise, I had the best time. I could not fault it. Carnival was the Fun Ship.