Carnival Pride Review
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My wife and two teenage girls started by driving from Long Island to Baltimore the day before departure. We stayed at the Hampton Inn in Glen Burnie. The hotel offered a "stay & cruise" package which included a room, hot breakfast, parking for up to 12 days and a shuttle transfer to and from the ship.
Embarkation. We arrived at the cruise terminal at 10:30A thinking we might board at 11:30A after reading several posters saying they were on board by that time. No such luck! We were one of the first families to arrive. Checked baggage went from the van into the cart. Within 15 minutes we cleared screening and check in. We were escorted into a seated waiting area were we sat for the next 2 1/2 hours. we boarded around 1:30P.
The Ship. I was worried about the decor after several posters described the interior as dark and concerns about the "risque" art work. I found the interior to be very nice with lots of interesting art work. And yes, there was the statue of David in all his glory, Bare breasts and what appeared to be a woman...well, I'll just say it's art! Other then that, the ship was spotless and there was always crew cleaning, dusting, mopping and scrubbing. They work hard and the ship shines because of it.
Cabin Review
Extended Balcony
Cabin 8228. The cabin was clean and comfortable and the bed was comfortable too. The bathroom was large enough for someone who is 6'3". The shower was adequate and the water was hot and had good pressure. The extended balcony was OK, but I only used it 3 times to have morning coffee. I don"t think it was worth the $300.00 upgrade. I liked the location as it was a quick walk up to the Serenity Pool deck and the Mermaid Grill or elevator ride down to the MDR. Being one deck below Lido deck was a concern, but it was never an issue. Occasionally I heard the muffled sound of a food service cart roll by overhead. Next cruise though, I'll book an outside cabin and save my money. I really only used my room to change, shower and sleep.