And it has nothing to do with the festive atmosphere. Just like a real carnival, this cruise vacation was filled with hawkers and carnys trying to separate you from your money.
The moment I stepped on the lido deck to a pushy waiter shoved a drink in my hand. Only after I had sipped it did he produce a bill. The last time I cruised there was one complimentary drink after boarding. Carny #1 drew first blood with that $8 nasty concoction. After that the sharks started circling.
I was shocked the first time I walked the promenade deck to the Posh restaurant for dinner. This long main walkway was blocked off to half its width in multiple places by photography hawkers ( carny 2 through 5). Halfway down this hall of salespeople is a desk dedicated to getting you to sign up for a Carnival credit card. Can you say additional revenue stream?
Dated interior with VERY uncomfortable bunks. The artwork on the walls was absolutely horrible with dayglow orange, green, pink, and red paint. Truly fugly.