We flew to San Juan on embarkation day. We picked up a Carnival transfer at the airport. We had to wait a bit, but not too long. We were taken to a bus, and our luggage taken in a van directly to the ship. This would be the last time we saw our luggage until we got it later that afternoon. When we got to the port it was a bit confusing since there was a bit of a line waiting to go into the terminal. There was one person who was directing people who was not all that friendly. Once we got in the terminal the check in process went very quickly and we were on the ship within 45 minutes of arriving at the port.

The ship decor is pretty. We had sailed on her sister, the Triumph, some years ago, and were familiar with the layout. She is an older ship, and worn in a few places. I thought that some public areas, like bathrooms, needed better upkeep.

We enjoyed the entertainment. The shows were good, and the musicians were fun. Read more