EMBARKATION: B I thought it would go more smoothly.
FOOD, BUFFET, QUALITY: B+ Lots of good fresh salad stuff. Lines at the separate stations weren't too bad if one avoids obviously crazy times. Closes a little early at 9:30 PM. Pizza was not as good as on Carnival Conquest etc. Several types of things to choose from.
FOOD, BUFFET, SEATING: F This situation was abysmal. Because it is cold most of the cruise, folks avoid the out of doors, thus crowding everyone into the same turf. This super sucked. A ship that has this itinerary maybe should be specifically designed for it, with more heated seating for the buffet.