Carnival Pride Bahamas Review [Podcast]

In this podcast episode, Christy, a teacher from New York City, reviews her seven-night cruise on Carnival Pride to the Bahamas and Grand Turk. She discusses the change in departure port from Baltimore to Norfolk, the embarkation process, accommodations, dining options, entertainment, and activities on board.

Christy shares her experiences at Grand Turk, Princess Cays, and Freeport, highlighting swimming, a tender boat malfunction, and casino winnings. She praises the ship’s cozy atmosphere and efficient staff and provides a comprehensive review of the cruise experience.

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Timestamps:

• Embarkation and Departure Change (00:00:17): Discussion about the change in departure port from Baltimore to Norfolk due to weather conditions.
• Accommodation and Transfer (00:01:28): Details about the decision to transfer from Baltimore to Norfolk and the smooth bus transfer experience.
• Check-in Process (00:03:07): Explanation of the check-in process in Norfolk and comparison with the initial check-in in Baltimore.
• First Impressions of Carnival Pride (00:03:31): Initial thoughts and comparison with Carnival Legend.
• Casino Offers State Room (00:04:24): Description of the interior and balcony staterooms and their suitability.
• Dining Experience (00:05:10): Assessment of the food at the buffet, including the embarkation day funfetti cheesecake, and late-night pizza.
• Steakhouse Experience (00:06:58): Discussion of the steakhouse experience, including a comparison of the ribeye and cowboy steaks.
• Main Dining Room Meals and Service (00:09:03): Evaluation of the meals and service in the main dining room, with a focus on beef wellington and prime rib.
• Entertainment and Activities (00:11:03): Review of playlist production shows, live music, and hosted events, including the cruise director’s performance.
• Crowds and Congestion (00:14:34): Observations on pool and serenity area crowding, as well as participation in trivia and arts and crafts activities.
• Retractable Roof and Sea Days (00:16:05): Discussion about the status of the retractable roof and the availability of activities during sea days.
• Grand Turk (00:16:39): Christy’s experience at Grand Turk, including the excursion, the beach, and the rough water conditions.
• Princess Quay (00:18:35): Christy’s visit to Princess Cay, her time spent swimming, and the comical experience with the tender boat.
• Casino Experience (00:21:08): Discussion about the casino, the non-smoking side, and Christy’s luck with slot machines.
• Freeport (00:23:20): Christy’s day at Freeport, her decision not to leave the port, and her thoughts on the limited activities available.
• Return to Norfolk (00:24:25): Experience with the ship’s rocking, disembarkation process, and the smooth return to Norfolk.
• First Time Tips (00:27:22): Advice for first-time cruisers, emphasizing the need to adapt to unexpected hiccups.
• Biggest Highlight (00:28:10): Christy’s reflection on the quality time with her family, winning at the casino, and the enjoyable time at Grand Turk.
• Carnival Pride Review (00:29:01): Christy’s overall positive review of the Carnival Pride, including its cozy feeling, space-to-person ratio, and comparison to other ships.