I compare this cruise against my previous cruises with NCL, RCI & MSC, all of which were far superior to Carnival.

EMBARKATION

This was a mess! When we arrived at FL it was torrential rain and there was no organisation for taxi drop off, hence we had to wait in the taxi for 20mins before being dropped off. Carnival had left everyones suitcases out in the parking lot in the rain and they were absolutely soaked! Due to this, we boarded with our cases (something which we have never had to do before!) The area for check in was depressing and packed and very hot. It took around 2 hours from arriving to get on the ship, having to queue in about 4 different queues! Read more