About me...30 something, traveling with my husband and 2 children, age 10 and 3. Also traveling with my sister, her husband and 3 kids, age 9,7, and 5. Also had friends with their kids on board. This is my 4th cruise, 3rd on Carnival. First cruise with the 3 year old.

Room--We were in a balcony room on the Lido deck. Location was great. Very close to pools, but not noisy at all. Buffet was just across Lido deck. Camp Carnival just 2 floors up. All 4 of us were in one room, and all 5 of my sisters group was in one balcony room. Was definitely a little tight, was worked just fine for us.

Pools--Have read a ton about the pools on this ship being small, and I can confirm, yes, they are small, but our kids had a great time swimming either in the morning or evening after dinner. This way, was not too hot,and not so crazy. Lots of young partiers on this cruise, and we honestly avoided the Lido deck in the afternoon. I am sure it was largely due to the time of year... Read more