We are seasoned cruisers and all I can say is the only thing I did not like was the coffee. There were five of us in two side-by-side balcony cabins. This was the first cruise for my parents and on the drive home from NYC to Maine they were already talking about our 'next' cruise.
Getting onto the ship was without problem. We had requested wheelchair assistance for my dad. Although he is very mobile, standing for long periods of time can be tiring for him. Carnival was without question, PERFECT. We arrived at approximately 11:00 a.m. and were in our staterooms by 1:00. The cabins were excellent, clean, and just what we knew they would be.
Leaving from NYC was wonderful, the city skyline and sailing by the Statue of Liberty as we enjoyed our balcony were exceptional.