This cruise was meant to be a first time experience for my boyfriend. We are both in our 20's. This short lap to the Bahamas was perfect as we were in Miami visiting family members. I was a little nervous about this trip, after reading some of the reviews on this site. However I worried in vain!

Embarkation: This was a breeze. We arrived by 12pm, waited a short while in the lobby, had our Welcome Aboard picture taken, and we were on the ship by 12:40pm. There weren't any long lines in sight.

The Ship: This was my 2nd cruise on Carnival, and I basically already knew what to expect. I expected fun, and Carnival did not disappoint. The decor was lively, and the ship was in excellent condition for her age. No complaints. The room was clean and our room steward was awesome. He did a wonderful job (used my sunglasses on the towel animals every night). There was a wide age range onboard during this sailing but we barely saw any children. Read more