Just off the ship Saturday, August 26th, 2006. This is our 4th cruise. Three with Carnival, twice on the Triumph. Once again I do not know why Carnival markets to the common man. This cruise could be labeled "Whale Watchers Funship".

Carnival needs to raise prices because the majority of people that they get on the boat do not drink or gamble (both money makers for the cruise line), but they certainly graze at the buffet and often. I do not believe there has been a gathering of not fat, but extremely obese people at one time on one boat. The only rocking of the ship came when they were walking to the buffet.

The staff and crew on the ship are first rate and should be commended for a well done job. The ship is as beautiful as she was when we sailed back in 2001. She does show a little wear and tear but that should be expected. Dining in the Paris dining room was first class. Read more