We were so looking forward to this cruise (for over six months), and we were not disappointed. We were anxious to see the ship because we knew it had recently been in drydock. We were thrilled to see that she had been given a new Seaside Theatre, which we thoroughly enjoyed. New flatpanel TVs had also been added to all cabins. Overall, the ship looked great.
As always, Carnival works hard to keep the ship clean. The only complaint was that the linens on the beds were looking worn, but when you consider that they wash everything frequently and probably with hot water and bleach, you have to expect that the linens will wear faster.
We primarily ate our dinners in the dining room. The food quality was hit or miss. For example, I had the beef short ribs one night, and they were fantastic. Another night, I tried the grilled tillapia and that was pretty bland. The service in the dining room was terrific. The wait staff works very hard.
Great location on the portside of the Lido deck. Very quiet.