This was my second cruise with Carnival, and because they've maintained their reputations as the "fun ships" I stuck with them this time around. I was attracted to this cruise because of the extra night, and the "out there" feel of Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize.
Looking around the embarkation area, I realized that I picked the wrong port for a single guy going on a cruise. 2/3 of the people ...
This was our first cruise, and we chose Carnival Miracle with 8 other friends, all of us middle-aged, convivial, and outgoing.
Embarkation was efficient and friendly. I was impressed with the systems.
I didn't know what to expect from the ship's decor, but I must have been expecting something . . . tasteful. This ship is garish beyond belief, with zany, clashing, over-the-top decor. In a few ...