When I learned my 85+ year-old parents wished to travel with us for their last cruise, I wondered if Carnival would be up to the task. We have experienced 27 Carnival cruises including this Liberty sailing. My parents would be joining us, along with our daughter and son-in-law (30-somethings), and our friends (50-somethings).

My worries were many. Daughter and son-in-law had sailed the Liberty about 1 year ago, same itinerary/same cruise director, and they called it a party ship which pleased them! Wondered if the ship would be too rowdy. Would my parents find an orchestra or just a few single or duet acts with electronic backup? Would the food entice them or be more or less blah? Could the party atmosphere accommodate the slower pace of the elderly? Could they relate to the entertainment? (I needed them to feel welcome.)

We have had many experiences on Carnival ships and most of them positive, but we have seen changes over the years also. Read more