This was our 3rd cruise on the Carnival, out first trip was back in 1993 on Fanasty to the Bahamas, second one was during last week in Dec 2000 on Jubilee. This one by far exceeded my expectations than the last two cruises.

We drove straight thru from Michigan in 19 hrs and arrived at my sister's who lives near Tampa on Friday night. We spent Saturday on her boat and went swimming, water temp was like bath water...89 degrees!

Sunday- we arrived around 2pm, and was a breeze getting in, very little wait. Luggage was delivered to our cabin around 4pm, just in time to change for dinner. Loved the cabin! 80% of the cabins have balconies! (I had portholes on my last 2 trips). Even the ship included complimentary toothpaste, his and her diposable razors, and various shampoo/conditioner samples. One disappointment: one electrical outlet in entire cabin....be sure to bring adaptor for mutiple plugs. Also be sure to bring bug spray, you'll need it on the island, (the ship sells them for 7.99, and they smell bad). Read more