Carnival Celebration Review: An Honest Take from Reluctant Cruisers

Carnival Celebration is one of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest and largest ships, and on paper, she promises a lot — modern design, upgraded dining, expanded entertainment, and Carnival’s signature fun-at-sea atmosphere. But how does she actually hold up after spending real time onboard? In this video, we walk through our full Carnival Celebration experience — the good, the bad, and the parts that surprised us the most. We’ll cover service, ship design, food, crowds, entertainment, and how this ship compares to other large resort-style cruise ships we’ve sailed recently. This is not a ship tour. This is a real-world review based on our actual sailing, with context from cruising across multiple lines, ship sizes, and experiences. If you’re considering booking Carnival Celebration — or just want to know whether this ship lives up to the hype — this review will help you decide if she’s the right fit for you. As always, our goal is simple: honest feedback so you can make better cruise decisions. #CarnivalCelebration #CarnivalCruise #CruiseReview #CruiseShipReview #CarnivalCruiseLine #CruiseVlog #Cruising #BigShipCruising #CruiseTips #HonestReview #janandtraceytravels 00:00 Our Concern 03:24 The Ship 05:11 Our Room 06:33 The Service 07:00 Celebration's Food 07:53 Entertainment and Relaxation 09:11 Our 3 Ups and 3 Downs 10:56 Overall Assessment Our Recommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six-pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.