I just came back from a not so nice experience. My first trip with Carnival, I have been in RCCL and Celebrity. We waited approx 3.5 hrs to get on board at the Port of Ft. Lauderdale, very disorganized, no wheelchairs available for the 2 grandmas in my group of 13 people.

The cabin was spacious, however the carpet throughout the 2nd floor had water stains all over and it smelled like mildew.

The Paris restaurant was ok. Extremely noisy and loud. I got table 521 near the water and soda station, glasses and silverware were falling all the time, dishes... I just wanted to eat. We felt like we were at a diner. The 24 hrs Pizza and grill was fine. However the Gala Show with the Ice sculptures was HORRIBLE. It was not the show I have had with RCCL and Celebrity. The Breakfast at the SOBE Rest/buffet and lunches were not impressive. Read more