This was our first experience with Carnival and it was a study in contrasts. There were so many good and bad things that it is impossible to just classify it with one word. So, here are the good and the bad that we experienced. Individually, some of these things may sound petty, but lumped together, they have to be considered in evaluating the cruise. Finally, we love cruising and had a good time on this ship. However, our favorite lines are still Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.

THE GOOD

1. Embarkation was fast and efficient. We were dropped off at the terminal in Manhattan at about noon and we were on the ship in less than 30 minutes. The staff person we spoke with was courteous and quite helpful when it appeared that the credit card I registered online had not been approved. Read more