We are experienced cruisers on other cruiselines -- chose Carnival this time because our favorites were not in the Caribbean this time of year.

Bright spot -- the entertainment -- musicians were very talented, dancers at the very good although the shows badly need updating. Party band on deck one night was super but the smoke belching out of the stacks moved us inside. There was enough variety to keep people happy -- jazz, motown, movies and pool & inside games.

Another bright spot was the relaxed, friendly attitude of the crew and people working on the ship. Read more