Carnival Sensation is an older ship but has a comfortable feel to it. In the lower class of rated ships among Carnival's Fleet it still offers a relax layed back atmosphere. I have cruised on the Sensation many times before and like the staff on the smaller ships. You get to know them on a personal level. The fun is always there, with less of a selection of newer ships that now offer specially bars and eateries. The Sensation is at its best, a great reasonable price for fun. The rooms are the most spacious among the other companies. Interior and Ocean views offer 185 sq. feet of space compared to Royal Caribbean and Norweigan only measuring in at 124 sq. feet-155 sq. ft. That makes a lot of difference when you are hunting for a more spacious place to unpack and relax. Carnival has the most spacious rooms in the cruise industry. The food is good but not anything out of this world to awe about, but it is tasty and you are never hungry. On the smaller fleet of ships the prices are always cheaper then the larger, newer ships when booking your cruise. I don't mind the quaintness of the smaller ships where others may want more. Remember though the more you want the more you pay for! My idea of a vacation is relaxation, not what ship I will be sailing on. Some people think opposite and want all the fancy perks of more expensive larger ships. Whatever you choose you can always be guaranteed a fun and relaxing vacation with Carnival.