A friend got a "free" cruise for two (her and another friend) from her casino play on a previous Carnival cruise. I joined the two of them and paid the difference as well as for a balcony upgrade. This was my first cruise. It was more of a drinking/party crowd than I would have liked but I was fine with doing my own thing. The adult pool was very crowded with the party crowd. However, there was plenty to do that didn't involve drinking. I really liked the balcony and wouldn't cruise again without a balcony. The food was good at all of the venues. I did not try the burger joint or pizza place. Not a huge fan of greasy food. The dinners in the main dining room were very good and the dining room staff was excellent. Cabin steward was also excellent and conformed to our coming and going.
More spacious than I expected.
Had a drink at the Margaritaville bar.