The demographics first:  Family of 4 with 2 boys, 10 and 11  Multiple time cruisers on Celebrity, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and now Carnival  We stayed in an Ocean Suite, #6156 Late dining (8:15)

The Ship:

The Carnival Pride is a boat that is showing it's age more than a bit. This may have been in more stark relief for us than for most as our last cruise was on the Allure of the Seas (Royal Caribbean's newest and biggest ship) which is an astonishing vessel. The Carnival Pride, not so much. Read more