Embarkation was a snap, it only took about 20 minutes for me to get on the ship. My cabin was nice, perfect for me since I was traveling alone. However, it was directly above the Ivanhoe Theater and got a lot of noise which kept me from sleeping. Cabin steward Charles was super nice and did a great job of keeping me happy.
The ship's layout is much like other Carnival ships. The decor is really nice in the Glory Atrium, with red/white/blue lighting and decorations. The inlaid wood flag floor is really pretty. The dining room (Lincoln) was a little gaudy but fun. The bright pink walls with gold accents reminded me of a Russian Versailles.
The Prometheus pool area was great on sea days. The tiled area surrounding the pool where the water sloshes back and forth is great for relaxing and keeping cool while you chat and people watch.