I posted this over at reviews but wanted to post it here as I know before my cruise I would have liked to see this information over here when I was preparing for the cruise or scheduling the cruise. By no means do I want this to damper anyone's spirits on vacation, but perhaps some one can learn and find alternative answers to what issues arose for us on the boat.

Now, I was all over these boards before my cruise and found the reviews for the Carnival Ecstasy rather disappointing. I decided that people were over critical and picky and there's no way it could be that bad as people were over analytic. Unfortunately, the reviews are very accurate and looking back I wish I learned/ listened more so I could reschedule.

We embarked last Monday, the process overall was very smooth and effortless, starting our vacation off nicely. Everyone was chipper, and overall the mood was great. My boyfriend and I did experience the sewer smell that people often complain about, but luckily it was only on the first day, as the rest of the trip it was mild and intermittent. Read more