Our family sailed aboard the Carnival Glory Mid July 2008. Our western Caribbean seven day cruise included four ports of call; Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Freeport. Overall, I rate the trip as three stars out of five.
The Carnival Glory: Average. DEcor is somewhat tacky and dated - wait until you walk into the theatre, quickly transported back in time - one better left in the past. I really expected much better - but still good fun. There are 3 small pools onboard and only one water slide which had long lines and closes way too early (5 pm). There is a great water wars area where you sling water balloons at each other - but once again this was very limited in operation, at best 1 hour a day. I found Carnival didn't take advantage of having the capability to show movies under the stars like other cruise lines. Sitting under the stars watching a movie with the family is a lost opportunity aboard the Glory. As for the gym, Carnival has an acceptable gym at the back of the ship, however, they have covered the windows so you are not able to look out at the sea as you exercise.
Staff/Entertainment: Staff was very courteous and simply a pleasure to be at sea with. My daughter and I enjoyed the evening entertainment, so I highly recommend you attend the evening shows if you can.