The weather is Miami was rainy and cool. Instead of letting us in the terminal, we were in a cattle line wrapped around the outside perimeter to wait to be processed. When we got inside finally, Carnival has improved boarding to quick self serve kiosks. If you checked online, you zip right through.

We boarded in the antrium area which is so gaudy. There was a huge dark unattractive chandelier hanging above with blue and pink lights illuminated at the same time. This area is so unappealing. The design of ship was so unappealing. You are welcomed to dining, dancing and elevator areas with faded, dusty, plastic artificial plants and foliage.

We were able to get into our rooms right away. Unfortunately, our room at the back of the ship lacked space in the entry area. This was taken up by wooden cabinet pulls that extend out about one inch. My husband cut his leg the first day trying to navigate around the bed. This pulls were recently replaced and not a good solution. Beware. The entrance is so narrow that if you have any girth, you would need vaseline to get in. The room had a rattle from the air conditioning area that could only be quieted if you held it! Read more