Wow, where to begin. I was given the cruise as a gift. We were part of a 200 member group cruise. It was the groups 15th. Embarkation was a mess. Got to the pier over two hours ahead and still the lines went around the terminal. Carnival staff were of little help and moved the line of people around the doors to the terminal 3 times the wrong way.
Once on board the family that gave us the cruise looked stunned. Nothing was as expected for a cruise this price. Harried staff, crowded Lido deck, mediocre food.
The cabin and balcony were fine. The steward was a little strained with the amount of work but managed OK.