13 time Carnival cruiser, was disappointed on a few minor preference points, but still a typical, smaller ship Carnival cruise. Rain upon departure from Miami and again next day in Key West. It failed to dampen the festive mood of most my fellow cruisers, though. Cozumel weather was sunny, hot, & humid as Mexico usually is.

Other than the rain, my disappointments were minor. As I like the 2.0 upgrades made to the Fantasy, those same upgrades took away one of my favorites- the Mongolian Wok. I was looking forward to it. Also, not ALL of the usual upgrades were present. Being the fleets smallest class of ship, space is at a premium, but missed the Red Frog Pub and Alchemy Bar. Some areas get little or no use and could easily be home those venues.

Miami embarkation/debarkation was easy, but I did arrive very early and probably missed the rush. Read more