BACKGROUND- Me, husband, three children (2, 5 & 9) this is our eighth cruise, all with carnival. Drove to the port 12.00 day to park. Pay before cruise!

EMBARKATION- Arrived at the port around 12:30 parked and got to the building, line was out the door but it moved very quickly, (it was security that caused the back up) checked in and walked onboard, was on by 1:00 went to cabin, which was ready dropped off bags then headed up to Lido deck.

STATEROOM- Outside cabin for 5, two beds pushed together to make king, two pull outs from wall for kids, and a roll out from under the bed for the 2 yr. old. plenty of room, we knew it would be tight. The bedding is new but that was about it. (Was on the Fantasy last Aug. with balcony jr. suite and the bathroom and stateroom had been redone.) Sensation had not, carpet was worn through out the ship but they were always cleaning, polishing, steaming carpet or painting something. She shows here age if you look close, but I would cruise again no problem. Read more