This was a third cruise for my 5 year old and I. We have previously cruised Carnival magic in Alaska and the old Monarch of Seas in the Bahamas.

Embarkation was fairly efficient and we had a chance to explore and have something to eat before lifeboat drill. The ship is large and presents very well. We had a terrific stateroom on deck ten midship. It was an accessible interior large enough to cartwheel in! We don't need an accessible cabin but as this one was spare and we were able to have it we did enjoy it. Plenty of storage, big comfy bed. It was kept immaculate by our friendly (possibly a bit long winded) cabin assistant. Being only one floor down from windjammer was great. There were no robes provided and I did miss this as they are included on carnival. My son also missed the chocolate in the pillow - also a carnival thing. We both enjoyed the towel animals.

Kids club was a huge hit for my son. He made great friends and wanted to be there as much as possible. This was terrific as it gave me a chance to see the ports and shows and eat in a relaxed fashion in the evenings. Read more