The GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY of our FIRST EVER Carnival Cruise!!
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We experience everything from ships falling apart, to a rollercoaster and some of the worst service!
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Welcome back onboard the Carnival Mardi Gras for our first-ever cruise with Carnival Cruise Line. It really isn't what we expected, some things are great whilst others have a lot of room for improvement! Join us for a few full days onboard where we experience the Loft 19 Cabanas, eat loads of cruise food, visit Carnival's Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, ride the BOLT rollercoaster, and much more! We tell you like it is, what's good, what's bad, and what's really ugly!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Shaq's Big Chicken
03:00 - Bolt Rollercoaster
04:00 - Loft19 Private Cabana
08:14 - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
20:39 - Carnival Mardi Gras Food
23:35 - Elegant Night
27:00 - Chibang Review
33:47 - End of Day
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@Cruisewith Жыл бұрын
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@Laxley Жыл бұрын
You guys make my day Favourite youtubers by far
@margaretrussell3890 Жыл бұрын
@@Laxley you 🎉
@gabrielleroux2333 Жыл бұрын
« Thats not finger licking good , that’s toe sucking fabulous » is probably the best expression I ever heard 😂🤣👌
@melodiejones7100 Жыл бұрын
Your comment re the Freedom "she's held together by duct tape and drunken regrets" 🤣🤣🤣
@fishingwithshawno Жыл бұрын
The little baby on your table was from a King Cake. It is totally a New Orleans thing. The King Cake is made at MardiGras time as part of the celebration. Whomever gets the baby in the cake slice has to make the cake next year for MardiGras! Just a fun little tradition. Great video as always B&D! Cheers.
@mindyschocolate Жыл бұрын
I’m a firm believer if you’re going to have ships with a lot of white paint, you absolutely need to keep on top of cleaning them. Those rust streaks make the ship look aged and run down.
@totallytania7978 Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@jackieaudus9829 Жыл бұрын
Yup
@justmee2477 Жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder why they chose to paint it white in the first place.🤔
@iamesselle Жыл бұрын
David: "The handlebar is wet" Ben :"Ooo treat yourself" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I truly love your content guys!
@dearmepa1 Жыл бұрын
You both are making me lose my mind!💯🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@NancysNibblesofLife Жыл бұрын
So funny XXX. 😅
@jackieaudus9829 Жыл бұрын
😂
@gwynethglas-brown9171 Жыл бұрын
🤣
@mindibunch5232 9 ай бұрын
That one got me, too! I had to go back to hear the next few lines because I was cackling so loudly. 😅
@lisaanderson8235 Жыл бұрын
Loved that you called the full pool "people soup"! I thought I was the only person who called it that! I so appreciate your candor about the good and not so good. 👍😊❤️
@kylecaswell1969 Жыл бұрын
Off topic but sad to hear about your Sox, i wanted them over the Rays as a Jays fan
@kathybrem880 3 ай бұрын
That does not appeal to me at all
@mindibunch5232 9 ай бұрын
I would love to run into y'all on a ship and have a drink or two with you. I just discovered your videos yesterday, and have been doing a bit of binging. Great content!
@SeeJay81 Жыл бұрын
I've done the same number of nights on both Royal and Carnival, and I have to say that Carnival service is usually much faster, and much friendlier. They were extremely short staffed at the time you took your cruise. Actually I was on a Royal cruise around that time, and I waited 45 mins after my appetizer being collected to my main course being served. I had a server who took my drinks order, another took my food order, someone else came with my food, and honestly not one of them said hello, and I never saw them again. But, I knew that this particular Royal Ship was short staffed so I didn't hold that against them. Carnival are going through the same just now unfortunately, although they recently announced it's getting better.
@jenniferwatts5190 Жыл бұрын
Any review that’s both helpfully honest, and makes me laugh with equal candor, is the best. Love watching you two!
@gnrands50 Жыл бұрын
If Ben ever gets bored being a content provider, he could be a successful stand-up comedian. Every time he speaks, I laugh.
@cariwolf9655 Жыл бұрын
I so enjoy your videos. You guys are a hoot! So fun! Hurry up and post your next Mardi Gras video! We will be on it in June after rescheduling 3 times due to Covid and a cancer diagnosis. But I am cancer free and ready to cruise! 😊
@Moomin420 Жыл бұрын
Hope you have the most fabulous time!! You deserve it stay safe x
@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@patriciautley3824 Жыл бұрын
We love the Mardi Gras and I know u will to he spoke of waiting 40 minutes for a meal we waited a lot longer on the royal carribbean for our food we missed several shows and even had to skip dessert to make it to some of them
@mamajudesays6912 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy, you really went in on Carnival Freedom. I can't recall laughing harder at any of your other videos: "Always check outside before to see if there is another ship in the way, because this ship, the Carnival Freedom, this massive, sorry to say it again, massive hunk of junk. Look at the state of it, there's rust and stuff everywhere. She's fallen to bits, bless her! Ugh." And BEN went on in Epic form from there. "Duct tape and drunken regret" 😂 Loved it.
@bodyloverz30 Жыл бұрын
I've been on many cruises, which were parked right next to older Carnival ships, which really were "rust buckets!"
@Narutocoolcat Жыл бұрын
I laughed just as much reading your comment as hearing it. 😂 I laughed so much
@crimsontidegal6332 Жыл бұрын
I would love to hear what they say about The Elation.
@kittyluvrnurse Жыл бұрын
Hilarity
@jessygreene331 Жыл бұрын
We cruise Carnival quite a bit because you can’t beat the price, but you do get what you pay for. I’ll take a little rust if I get a week of sunshine & ocean 😆
@happycruiser Жыл бұрын
We love staying on board when everyone goes to the private islands. No people, lots of booze, lots of food, easy access to washrooms and the swimming pool and hot tubs...the best days for sure to stay onboard.
@susandhifaoui Жыл бұрын
same here.
@laurenpigott885 Жыл бұрын
Same! We do the waterslides.
@FloridaGrams1422 Жыл бұрын
I never laughed so hard as when you guys were describing that huge drink that you shared. I have never seen anything like it. Poor Freedom. Keeps getting abused but she's still hanging on. Didn't realize the Mardi Gras was so enormous. Thanks for the wonderful tour.
@kevinp8108 Жыл бұрын
@Wanda Pierce - the Mardi Gras is a Mega-Ship similar to Royal Caribbean's Oasis-class ships. Carnival has two more Mega-Ships coming soon, the Jubilee and the Celebration.
@kindnessmatters604 Жыл бұрын
I have to say, love love love the honestly. I tried Carnival years ago, seems like things haven't changed much. Royal Caribbean and Princess are my favs. Hang in there, guys, the next one will be better.
@Lovesapuzzle Жыл бұрын
Yup. Cruised Carnival years ago. Once and never again. For R & R and quality food/entertainment/service, Disney is my favorite. I don't gamble or drink much so, factor that into my review.
@danasandoval624 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree, cruised Carnival once and that was more than enough. They just are not my cup of tea. We love Royal it is a definitely a step up from Carnival.
@Lovesapuzzle Жыл бұрын
@@danasandoval624 I've never cruised Royal but have heard good things.
@danasandoval624 Жыл бұрын
@@Lovesapuzzle we have always enjoyed our cruises with them.
@cherryspeaks988 Жыл бұрын
OMG Ben I laughed so hard my eyes watered when you spoke of walking onto the balcony facing a Carnival ship and all the commentary regarding the Carnival Freedom which followed. Your quips, while sometimes corny are always funny. I love you guys and your content. Thanks guys!
@chulita097 Жыл бұрын
Toe sucking good…I’ll have to use this phrase. The quips are hysterical. Great review.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@dougtube9870 Жыл бұрын
I wish you had tried Carnival prior to COVID. Your complaints about the service are spot on post COVID. Prior to COVID it was such a better standard. Since the restart it's as you say, it feels strained and understaffed. I feel that while I understand why they're packing the ships full even when they don't have the staff for it from an economic sense. I feel that they're doing their brand irreparable harm.
@arthistoryalli2 Жыл бұрын
I went on Carnival Panorama in June. I loved the fast food/quick service options like Guys Burgers. I also loved the melting chocolate cake in the MDR- best cruise dessert ever!! Carnival really is fun- they’re not pretentious or judgmental. Go dance the night away at a deck party and make friends with the Fun Squad.
@kimmiep2011 Жыл бұрын
Sadly carnival is not top notch w the food. But they are so much fun!!
@chevlife3311 Жыл бұрын
Your puns just make my day. Love it.
@russbear31 Жыл бұрын
The plastic baby at 26:28. It's all good. For Mardi Gras in New Orleans it's a tradition to bake a small plastic baby into a "King's Cake." Whoever finds the plastic baby in the cake will be blessed with good luck and prosperity for the next year. 😊
@thiggs333 Жыл бұрын
We love your videos. You both are so much fun to watch. And I really appreciate your honesty. There are too many content creators who try so hard not to upset a certain cruise line fan base. I understand why that is important but also really appreciate you telling us how it is. So thanks and keep on keeping on!
@EvinMA Жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! Missed your vlogs! Thank you for your honesty. Thank you for the laughs! Can’t wait for your next one!😉
@spencerguy3259 7 күн бұрын
I discovered you all yesterday and its like watching an adult version of wallace and gromit. I love your channel!
@brianb2837 Жыл бұрын
Have been curious what you thought of a Carnival Cruise Ben and David. Good review like always! Thanks so much for this. Happy cruising!
@katieraimonde8177 Жыл бұрын
This is the first video I watched of you two 3 days ago and now I'm officially hooked! I just love you both!!!! I plan on binge watching all your videos!!! Thanks for the wonderful content. 💜
@maureenbowen1359 Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for always making me laugh and putting a smile on my face.
@themoosestudio2846 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video as usual ❤. It was because of you two that I fell in love with the idea of cruising during the lockdown and I am going on my first cruise this November ❤.
@carolc4173 Жыл бұрын
Within 1 1/2 minutes I'm reminded why I love your videos so much. Thank you for giving me my morning entertainment.
@2GoodLookin 4 ай бұрын
Can you hire a DJ with those cabana? Now that would be bangin' party. 🤩🤩🤩
@cherylcascone7840 Жыл бұрын
I just 🥰 love the two of you. I get a tickle and an a cruise review all at once. 🥂Thank you so so much!
@cyndiphillips4254 9 ай бұрын
I am in love with the colorful comments and descriptions you use in your videos! You are both so much fun to watch.
@taraoakes6674 Жыл бұрын
During Mardi Gras they serve King Cake, and the “baby” like the one you found on the table is hidden in the cake. The person who finds the baby in their slice of cake will have luck and prosperity. Although, I don’t know if you finding will bring luck if you didn’t find inside the cake. 💛💚💜🤔🤔🤔
@cmcmahon8551 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info, I was a bit weirded out by the shot of that baby...
@alfonsoguzman1299 Жыл бұрын
Because reading is what? Fundamental!! Ben read her for filth and we here for it 🤣🤣🤣
@yveh4586 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, love watching you guys! Your both so entertaining as well as informative!
@kathrynwhittaker9007 3 ай бұрын
I love watching and listening to the both of you. Such good feedback about cruises. Haven'y been put off any of them but am aware what to look out for. You are also the cutest couple and look so good together.
@shawnkeys4963 Жыл бұрын
Every time i watch a video from these guys it makes my night,,they really bring you in the experience.
@sarahristine1452 Жыл бұрын
Ooo, excited to see this. After watching the first video the other day I’m invested :)
@derekfinnegan734 Жыл бұрын
Great vlog, as ever, Guys. I went on a chocolate experience tour while at Amber Cove in February (on the Carnival Horizon), it was a memorable day. Loved Blue Iguana Cantina, are so many burritos over the course of the week.
@iloveanimals1662 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always guys! Definitely not my cup of tea,but I've loved watching 😂
@nessundorma2000 Жыл бұрын
You guys are so funny! 😂 Very entertaining and extremely informative at the same time. I enjoyed watching this.
@lisakeul3435 Жыл бұрын
I loved Big Chicken!!!!!❤❤❤❤ The Mardi Gras is my favorite ship so far!!!
@CruiseandTravelBP Жыл бұрын
Love ur review of the Mardi Gras. As former cruise director with Carnival and now creator of Cruise Control you did a great job reviewing the ship. Well done!
@charlenemorton8779 Жыл бұрын
Biscuit sandwiches for breakfast are super common in the Southern U.S. ;)
@taraoakes6674 Жыл бұрын
I want mine with really good country ham. 🍖
@azrich2463 Жыл бұрын
Carnival veteran here. Also of several other lines over the years. Most of your negative reviews reflect in one way or another that Mardi Gras is clearly overbooked and short-staffed. You should probably wait a year and do a return visit. Closer to home, give Carnival a break and review Carnival Pride in Europe next summer on a cheap ticket, She's an old tub but we love her.
@brendathompson4392 Жыл бұрын
After seeing how he picked on Freedom I really don't think Pride is the way to go for them.
@elisas1577 Жыл бұрын
I ❤️ u guys commentary & sense of humor! I laughed throughout this entire episode. Yall were killing me!! 🤣😂🤣 New subscriber here. 👍🏼
@trishdoughty1965 Жыл бұрын
Oh guys, I laughed so much as usual. I love that your boxer's are now all over the internet Ben, that was so funny and so normal every day life stuff. Love it xx
@coasttocoasters Жыл бұрын
We have our first carnival cruise early next year, doing the Celebration! Super excited to see what that is like!
@deaonnadale5926 Жыл бұрын
I have been on 10 Carnival cruises without problems. The ships were smaller. Food great. Staff great. Last cruise was in Aug on the Dream.
@okiejammer2736 10 ай бұрын
Love your reviews and honesty! ❤
@dominiquebrown8790 Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this! Yay!
@jackdawson3276 Жыл бұрын
The Carnival Freedom is long due for the outside to be painted with their new livery. We sailed the Carnival Glory in 2017 before it got its new paint job and the hull was dirty and rusty. However, the interior was very clean and comfortable. The food and service was fantastic. Carnival also has been overhauling their old ships to the point where they rename them because of how much work they have done. The Sunrise, Sunshine, Radiance are prime examples. They were nicely modernized and look new. Don't be afraid to try an older ship.
@junenelligan1729 Жыл бұрын
You guys make me laugh so hard - great way to start the day! 😂 I haven't been on many cruises so I appreciate your comments so much.
@robynpinto2606 11 ай бұрын
I love these longer vlogs. Because it’s sometimes hard to find the follow on parts to some of your cruises . Love watching
@ChelseaAllen420 Жыл бұрын
I would love for you guys to do a comparison between NCL and Carnival
@melissal1139 Жыл бұрын
My husband and I are going on the carnival celebration in December! I am so excited for the food!
@moplady9541 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT WHEN THE SHIP IS MOVING SO MUCH FUN AND STEEPING JUST THE ROCKING
@jn3084 Жыл бұрын
You two are adorable! Great video!!
@Marielm1 Жыл бұрын
You guys rock! Fun, and real!
@janetbaker645 Жыл бұрын
I love Ben’s food descriptions….I love a good thunderstorm…as long as it doesn’t turn green…
@rickstidham1499 Жыл бұрын
I just found you guys. I adore watching your videos. You both are so to the point and informative. I have learned so much from you both. I can not wait to catch up on all you videos. Love you both! Your new friends Rick and David.....
@cherylkoski7184 5 ай бұрын
The shore excursion to the cigar factory is great fun!
@TIFFandDRETV Жыл бұрын
OMG. We can hear that thunder. Motion in the ocean. Great video as always. You guys always make us smile. Cheers!
@kathysnyder3827 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely LOVED this video!! I was rolling with laughter!! Thank you, thank you❣️❣️ Let’s hope we get to go on our Mardi Gras cruise Oct 1, but not looking good right now 😢 Dang Ian.
@arkania101 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos! You guys always have me laughing and entertained.
@retgrady7316 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your review. You two are hilarious! We are supposed to go on Mardi Gras in the spring so this was a great preview. BTW, on Carnival...if you are in a suite, you get free laundry service (2 times for the week). Just pack the paper sack they leave you in your cabin and your steward will take your laundry and bring it back when cleaned. At least your laundry was still on your balcony when you returned...My swimsuit blew off the balcony on my last cruise-- so I assume it's somewhere in the Atlantic! 😀
@Chandlergt1995 Жыл бұрын
If you have covid take a shot of this and you will feel better. Love you both!! Keep up the videos
@EnlightenedBlonde Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@med6399 10 ай бұрын
Keep on loving you both! Thank you!🌹🌹🌹🎖🎖🎖😎😎😎
@bobbyalessi Жыл бұрын
awesome as always! Thanks
@ElaineSharon358 Жыл бұрын
My two favorite guys…. Cruise safety ❤️
@TheSanjay1234567890 7 ай бұрын
ok, watching this channel has become a new guilty pleasure, you guys are hilarious and super easy to watch!
@gabe7586 Жыл бұрын
OMG I was laughing throughout!! I love you both!!!
@Jrsun4ever Жыл бұрын
You two crack me up. I love the information and your humor is the best!! I don’t know how many times I actually laughed out loud. And I’m trying to be quiet because my family is sleeping right now. Haha.
@laurenpigott885 Жыл бұрын
yes! the Shaq fries are amazing!! I agree... Bonine is my fav as well and I do wristbands often too. Thanks for the video- we have done tons of Carnival and do Mardi Gras in Dec. Lovely video!
@michellepater6893 Жыл бұрын
I love Carnival, we have two cruises booked this year, one in April out of New Orleans, we are going with my parents,iIt will be my moms 100th cruise with Carnival. We also have one in October out of Charleston SC for our anniversary as we live in NC. I really want to go on the Mardi Gras now. Thank you for your videos they are both informative and funny.
@reececollison5101 Жыл бұрын
Unbelievable that Carnival Freedom and RC’s Freedom of the Seas were both built in the same year. The difference in the conditions of both are insurmountable 😮
@oceancounty1383 Жыл бұрын
Extra fun form today guys..delightful! Enjoyed it ..9/27 😍
@boppermacca9346 Жыл бұрын
Another great Episode gentlemen
@Bessie66 Жыл бұрын
So look forward to seeing your videos ❤
@pamelawiggins6347 Жыл бұрын
You guys have me laughing so hard. 😂 Such bad boys. I love you😍💕
@neavonadulin4249 Жыл бұрын
I think your assessment of Carnival is spot on. It's a good brand with a few nice perks but it's missing something that would make it great.
@winifredjonesii-muhammad6920 Жыл бұрын
Thus far I've only cruised Carnival and have enjoyed it. I don't care for the cruises with snobbish people. I like to socialize and interact with others. But i do want to try Paul Gauguin. The Tahitian itinerary looks so appealing! The fact that you two are British and haven't cruised Carnival until now, is what makes your review so good. Thanks
@kevinp8108 Жыл бұрын
@Winifed Jones-Muhammad - The majority of cruisers have said that they have the most fun on Carnival than any other cruise line.
@patriciautley3824 Жыл бұрын
We have went on two royal carribbesn ships and would take carnival sny day
@kamelhaj6850 Жыл бұрын
@@patriciautley3824 I've been on one NCL, some 9 Carnival, and 6 RC ships and if it weren't for the fact that it costs 30% more for an inside room, I'd only sail Carnival. I'm into the fun!
@kathybrem880 3 ай бұрын
I hate carnival, noisy mobs, kids running into you, second rate food, long lines, no thanks
@suzieq5259 Жыл бұрын
I love your vids. My favorite is the one from Europe the Holiday river cruise.
@cruisingisfunanytime Жыл бұрын
❤❤❤just love this review and the yellow elegant night attire you all are wonderful
@susankilstrom6852 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. I enjoyed this very much. Thank you!
@Cruisewith Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@byroncurrin227 Жыл бұрын
Great info folks!!
@Jimbowlcoach 9 ай бұрын
Ben makes the absolute best reactions when he doesn’t like something “Holy Crapsticks!” Will be going in my vocabulary, awesome! I’m still waiting to use ”That tastes like Door!” When something that was supposed to be good shows up dry and flavorless
@janicemcalisterdouglas7351 Жыл бұрын
"Relatiochip"!🤣"It's got pink things, red things, green things!"😂"It's not a natural drink!"😆"She's held together with duct tape and drunken regret!"🤣"That's so toe-sucking fabulous!"😘I adore you two! Happy sailing!
@AlonzoWard Жыл бұрын
Ben, that blue shirt you wore on the island fabulous 😀
@biancabee7900 Жыл бұрын
You are “king of the catch phrases”. Very entertaining and funny.
@allforfun8646 Жыл бұрын
Love you guys, you both are hilarious. Keep up the great job guys
@darploin5071 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video guys
@anniebleuey6359 Жыл бұрын
First time to see your vlogs! Y’all are great. I felt like I was watching a comedy show. Y’all kept me laughing. I hope the weather holds out for y’all.
@user-dw6ee6qq4r Жыл бұрын
That was cool storm!
@JaypeaFoto Жыл бұрын
Great video as always.
@deborahsheldon9951 Жыл бұрын
Loved your video, thanks
@paulahurley 7 ай бұрын
I travel with travelsize bungee clotheslines and hang them up either in the room or on the balcony using my wall hooks. When you're travelling for 10+ days, I have to do laundry at some point to prevent overpacking.
@vickiconto Жыл бұрын
You should of done the zip line! So fun, I was 60 when I did it and afraid of heights and my husband managed to talk me into it and I loved it! We did a 5 line zip in Hawaii. I’m so glad I did it. Love watching your videos !
@irenedavo3768 Жыл бұрын
Brave
@Laxley Жыл бұрын
Hope im as open to exciting experiences when im older😎
@salliestewart4713 Жыл бұрын
I loved my MARDI GRAS cruise back in Jan.