We drove to Port Canaveral on Oct. 6, 2012. The drive is about three hours from our home. Embarkation was easy. We are now VIP, so as soon as my DH had the car parked, we were escorted to a desk, quickly given cards, and let onto the ship. our cabin was ready, luggage was late. We walked around a little, went to Boat Sinking Drill which was held in the Crimson MDR for my group. Well explained. Then we watched Sail Away from our Balcony.

CABIN...7320 Rivera Deck. Nice size. Very clean. Everything worked well. Bed was very comfortable. Quiet in the halls. Best cabin attendant ever. Flaw...hot tubs are right below the balcony. You see them..hear their conversations....no privacy at all. What a strange place to put hot tubs!I would never book a cabin that had a balcony near those hot tubs again. We seldom used the balcony after that. We felt we shared it with the folks in the Hot tub. Some of them were very loud and a bit vulgar. I am not a prude.

ENTERTAINMENT. I saw three excellent production shows. The last one.."8 More Minutes" ( country and western) was the best to me. I Enjoyed all three of the three shows. Get there early or no seat. We Played Trivia..shout out to Ryan and his great Trivia games..the other guys and gals who made that so much fun. BOO..BOO to whoever turned "Battle of the Sexes" into another stage show for exhibitionists who might have had a total I.Q of seven. When the two groups...gals and guys..battle each other..as they do on other Carnival ships..big crowds..lots of participation. When the call for volunteers went out ( and you already know..the very people who should NEVER appear on stage were the first to volunteer)...we..and many others..left. Read more