Carnival Legend Review
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We chose this cruise because we'd never been to Roatan before..., and thanks to Ernesto (the storm) we still haven't. CCL changed us to 2 sea days, then Jamaica, then Grand Cayman, then Cozumel and then another sea day. I prefer less sea days so this was a negative to me however my wife loves sea days and it was a positive for her :-)
CCL was right in changing our itinerary, we had smooth sailing the entire trip. When we were in Jamaica the Magic was there and we heard from some of them that they didn't have the same luck. Whether it's true or not we were told that they hit really heavy seas in the Gulf and were told they should remain in their cabins for a 24 hour period.
Even though I don't like sea days I have to say that the Legend really never seemed crowded except lunch time in the buffet but there are so many options it didn't really bother me, I say me because I hate crowds and lines, my wife it doesn't bother. 2 years ago we went on the Conquest and that ship, even to my wife, was crowded all the time and every where on the ship. We were told before this cruise that we'd see a major difference with the Legend and all the Spirit class ship and we did.
Cabin Review
Balcony (obstructed views)
For us 5185 on the Legend was so so and it may have been because for the 1st time ever we had some lousy neighbors. When they weren't yelling at each other they were smoking like crazy on the balcony and I can't handle smoke, hate the smell (upsets my stomach) and I have a bad heart.
For the price though 5185 had plenty of room, all 4 suitcases fit under the bed and my wife and I had plenty of hangers and closet/drawer space for our clothes.
5185 is an obstructed view because of the lifeboats but they are the smaller lifeboats and the opening between two of them is at this balcony, on the left side of the balcony.