We live in California and had a group of 14 on this cruise for my 30th birthday. The ages ranged from 3 to 71. We paid for the faster to fun and it was worth it! The cruise terminal was packed but embarkation did seem to be going quick. Our rooms were ready and we went straight to Guy's burgers.. they ARE as good as people say. The kids loved Waterworks and so did the adults. All of the kids went to Camp Carnival at some point and loved it! They kept them busy and had good activities. My nephew was the oldest at 12 and LOVED his camp experience.. they had a bit more freedom. The food was good and the rooms nice. We loved the Red Frog Pub and beer :) The "juggling" show was great and not what I expected. We were only ever able to see the male comedian and he was very funny.. show up early to get a seat. We went to the steak house on our last night and it was AMAZING.. By far the best food!

The ports were fun 1. Grand Turk- not much to do but enjoyed ourselves at the beach and the Margaritaville pool 2. Ochos Rios, Jamaica- Gorgeous! We rented a sea doo and relaxed on the beach. Then got amazing food at the Jerk Centre. 3. Nassau, Bahamas- we did a tour to a chocolatier and rum factory then we're dropped at a white sand beach on Paradise Island

Overall we all loved this vacation and it was by far our favorite cruise. Even my Dad that can be very finicky and opinionated had nothing bad to say! Good job Carnival!