Have cruised prior and like Carnival for the more casual style. Don't own a tux and never plan to.

The trip was actually a gift from our kids (Thank you!) and was great. Cruising out of Baltimore at first sounded ok, but when you return and do not have to deal with the airports it was great. You do not get a real chance to see the Chesapeake Bay due to the time of sailing / return but that was ok. The check in at Baltimore was funny compared to Miami. Recommend arriving at 12:15, the line will be gone and you will get right in, before a long line. Luggage out of the vehicle then parking. Check out the parking attendant booths...come on Baltimore, can't you afford one? Inside no big deal unless you packed your passport like others did. Then up on the ship.

They did a good job securing you from going to your rooms, so start with Ice Cream and the meals. The meals on the ship are good, not top end, but then again you are not on a top end cruise. Read more