My husband, daughter (17yrs. old), and I sailed with the carnival glory on July 15th which was the western itinerary. We flew in the night before to Orlando international airport and stayed at the Crowne-Plaza near the airport. we booked a private limo service, which picked us up at the hotel at 12:00. the cost was $50.00 round trip. We booked it through the hotel. This worked out well. Our wait at the terminal was about 45 minuted, then we found ourselves on the Lido deck by 1:00. Our rooms were even ready as soon as we boarded.

We were on the Verandah deck (8). Great location! Walking distance to all the action on the pool deck and food. We had a balcony room which was quite comfortable. Our bed was extremely comfy, where my daughter would beg to differ. Her bed was the pull out couch and was quite hard, but she managed to pass out as soon as her head hit the pillow. Our room steward was very attentive. No complaints there. He made the standard towel animals that we so enjoy.

The ship was clean. I did not find it difficult to navigate at all. My daughter had a different experience this time than her previous cruises. Because she was younger before and fit in with the age groups at camp carnival. This time she was pretty much on her own to find her own fun and meet people. Luckily she was out going enough to introduce herself to others that appeared to be in her age group. So all in all she had a good time just a different time than previously. She can"t wait to cruise again as an 18 yr. old on her senior trip. Read more