My wife and I returned today just in time to avoid the forecasted winter storm...a harsh reality check. This was our fifth cruise, fourth on Carnival, and was our second time on the Pride out of Baltimore; we previously sailed a Caribbean itinerary back in 2009 when Carnival first started sailing from B-more.

THE SHIP

We enjoyed the facilities, venues, etc. on the Pride on both of our trips. There are very few significant changes to the ship between 2009-2014. The ship is very clean. I did not see any tattered carpets, drapes, or other cosmetic issues in easily noticeable areas. It takes a little while to notice that the ship is beginning to show its age, but some examples include the following: Portions of the exterior exhibit minor paint flaking, rusting, etc. The piano in the piano bar stopped turning some time ago, but it is a difficult fix, I was told. Only one of the outdoor hot tubs seems to work quite properly, and that one was always infested with children and could be likened to a cesspool. I believe the kiddee pool was also non-functional, which might help explain this. Read more