This was a first time cruise on Carnival. Embarkation went fast. We arrived at the port at 11:30 and were on board by 12:45. Our room was ready with the exception it smelled like cigarette smoke. My husband is violently allergic to cig smoke. We met our Cabin Steward (Imanou, from the Philippines) and he cleaned it again from top to bottom. He washed the ceiling, walls, changed linen again. He was great! In fact, he was great the whole time! He was always smiling and attended to all of our needs. The ship was difficult to get around. Next time I will be more careful when I choose the cabin and maybe that will help.

I was impressed with the quality of the food in the dining room. Our Waiter and assistant waiters were Kevasan (India) and Henry (Philippines) They was great. Especially Henry. He was fun and even on the Lido buffet dining room he was there doing breakfast and lunch and treated us the same as in the Dining room. The food on the Lido was ok, nothing special. We ate at Harry's Supper Club and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone should try this. The food, service and entertainment was wonderful.

The big screen on the deck was a great addition to the pool decks. Kudos for Carnival for this new touch. I used the spa and hair salon many times and I enjoyed every treatment. The employees were professional and were not too pushy when I told them I was not going to purchase the products. The Carnival dancers and shows were very good. However, the other entertainers were ordinary. I just don't want to hear one more fiddle player. Read more