Carnival Glory - Western Caribbean - December 13-20, 2008.

This cruise was a combination graduation present for both of our children, plus a really nice vacation for my wife of 27 years and I. My son Russ will graduate May 2009 with an associate degree in Aviation Maintenance Science from Embry-Riddle, and my daughter Amy will graduate with an bachelor's degree (English major with an emphasis on journalism) from North Georgia College in May 2010.

We knew this was going to be the trip  of a lifetime, and were not disappointed. From check in time at the port, the Carnival folks were helpful and friendly. The food was for the most part very good, and we made it to most of the sit-down dinners, just to try out the different foods.  The cheesecake wasn't right, though, as it seemed like it was whipped and airy.  The Red Sail restaurant was always good for something, and many times served the same food as the dining room. Read more