My family cruised July 6-11. This is a 15 year old ship but doesnt really show much wear and tear. The embarkation process went very smooth, I would encourage you to do as much preregistration and setting up of sail and sign accounts prior to cruising. Its make the process much faster. Be sure to have all of the required documents. Please keep in mind that there is a 12.00/day/per person gratuity added to the bill at the end of the cruise. I say this because there were a lot of people on our ship not wanting to pay the gratuity. Guest services was slammed with people complaining. It was very tacky. I felt sorry for the carnival employees. I am not sure if the gratuities were refunded but those people should be ashamed. The gratuities go to the room stewards and dining room staff. People should stay home if they are not going to pay the gratuities. Carnival should send them a bill because that was part of the contract.
PRO's
1. Rooms spacious and clean
Balcony cuts off the room size. Still able to move about. This was our first time having a balcolny. I wouldnt spend the extra again. Spend time on deck and save the money. This room is right above the music in the evening.