The ship was lovely, this was our second carnival cruise. In addition to the suite we chose faster to the fun as well. You should definitely check this box we walked on board in less than 15 minutes from the time we entered the terminal. We had cocktails and were exploring the ship when the other people that arrived with us were still outside the line wrestling with security and their luggage. First time in an upgraded room and although the room steward was great Im not sure the extra over a balcony room was really worth it. I'm a big guy and the main reason we booked the bigger room was because the shower on our last cruise was tiny but I heard the accomodations in the other staterooms were much better compared to other ships.
We did your time dining and the staff was wonderful except that the bar service is a little slow in the dining room. We did guys burgers a couple times and I can say if the ship was that good id love to eat in one of his restaurants. Fat jimmys seaside bar-b-q was only open on sea days and im not sure the line was worth it. Not really bad food but it felt like the whole ship was in line for it. We also dined in the steakhouse twice and were blown away with the food and the service. First time we booked carnival excursions we did the cayman by land and sea as well as the atv tour in Cozumel mexico.
Very clean and comfortable but the bathroom wasn't as spacious as I would've liked. Never really felt the ship rocking from the room whatsoever and the tv display with your sign and sail account and itinerary were much better than the carnival pride. I do wish the tub was a little bigger but everything else about the room was great. Best ive ever slept on vacation.