This was cruise # 9 for me. We had a group of 35. I will be short and concise. I think. I am not going to proofread before I submit this, so I apologize now for any mistakes in grammar or spelling.. So here goes
Embarkation- went very smoothly. Got to the ship around 1pm and was on with luggage waiting by 2. My wife got her 12 pack of Bud confiscated. Last year we walked right on board with beer in hand. Carnival is not consistent with there screening of booze. put all booze in your check on luggage. We have never had a problem with that. All of our hard stuff got on ok. You can take on your own mixers.
Ship- very different decor from any other ship we have been on. It was ok. Ship is indeed very clean and quite well kept. Bedding is above above average. Our cabin steward Victor did a fine job. We are low maintenance people, who do not seek excess pampering. My only request was that he kept my Ice bucket full, which he did. We had balcony cabins in the very back of the ship facing the wake. We enjoy those back there because of the larger balconies and nice views. Also very quiet. The rest of the ship is average at best.