We are a family of four with two interior cabins. It was me (46), girlfriend (44) and my two sons (13,16). This was my 15th cruise with the last 8 being on Carnival. I love Carnival so don't read too much negativity into this review. I'm pointing out the negatives and positives but I know the review will seem negative. That is the wrong impression. I loved this boat and the crew and would do it again. (In fact, I'm already booked for two more cruises between now and December on the Breeze. It's an awesome ship with a great crew.)
Embarkation: I'll begin with a terrible embarkation. The power allegedly went out at the terminal so about the time we arrived at port, I received a text that boarding was delayed 3! hours and not to come to the port. We checked some social media websites and found some postings from people who were there that confirmed there was no boarding going on. There were also postings that this was a way Carnival gets people to not to come to the port at boarding time in order to slow the pace. Whatever the truth, when we got there, there was a mass of passengers lined up outside as far back as possible. Luckily it was not especially hot for June in Galveston. But a lady did faint right behind us and no one from Carnival showed up to check on her or bring water. So, embarkation was terrible but likely beyond Carnival's control. However, since only it uses that terminal they may want to invest in a strong generator to keep boarding in time.
Once on board, I was expecting to see a very modern boat since this is the newest boat in the fleet in the US. But, while it was very nice, it looked in design, though not decor, like every other Dream class ship. They are beautiful but I expected something different in a new ship. As usual, the elevators were packed but we finally got one and rode to our rooms on the 9th floor forward. Again, new ship I was expecting something different about the rooms. But, other than color, it looked just like the Dream and Magic. Some of us felt that the room felt a tiny bit larger but not much else different. I thought that on a new ship they might have considered doing something as basic as Super 8 has done, USB plugs to charge modern appliances. But, no luck. There are two plugs at the desk. The shower is small with the same shampoo and body wash dispensers as on the older ships. Water pressure and temperature were excellent. The main problem was the air conditioner, a complaint I've read in other reviews. It just didn't cool off the room. We had it on lowest temp the whole time but we were never cool. I strongly suggest you bring a fan, we will from now on. Our room steward was attentive and always brought ice at night after I asked for it, but he did skip cleaning my sons' room one day even though they weren't in there most of the day. I think he just forgot it. Something else that has not improved is the TV. It is still a small Viewsonic with very few channels. I know Carnival and others say, who cares about the TV you shouldn't be in the room. Well, I like to be in the room and many others I talked to do also. In 2016 there is no way the Carnival can't do better but I guess they want you out of the room spending money. That didn't work on us, we just watched what we could. With all that said, I liked the room and the 9th floor. It was quiet and close to everything. I know many people don't like or think they won't like interior rooms but it's our first choice. We've had many offers for balconies but I won't give up the darkness of the interior room. I've stayed in balcony rooms but always opt for interior.