The five night cruise to The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos was our third in as many years, and we think it was our best. Like many of the reviews before us, Carnival Victory is a well-oiled and well-turned out vessel, with a crew that's confident, courteous and represents the good things Carnival Cruise Lines can be when it all falls into place successfully.

Our embarkation through the Miami cruise port was fast, seamless and efficient. The capacity guests were processed and on board in record time. The customer service staff were friendly and inviting and made certain our cabin was ready as promised, within an hour of boarding this vessel.

Cabin 8432 is an extended aft balcony cabin. Like most Carnival ships of its time, a bit garish in the style department, but everything was in tip-top shape: very clean, well-equipped and roomy. We appreciated the extra space afforded by the 9' deep balcony, suitable for a pair of chaise lounge chairs. Most days, we could drink in the late afternoon sun and we often toasted the early evening sail from our port of call while enjoying a panoramic view from the comfort and convenience of our own state room. Our steward (Carlos) was professional, diligent and discreet - he knew our names and our schedules immediately, and diligently worked to keep our cabin clean and dressed for the day. Read more