BACKGROUND: (11/16-11/23) This is my 3rd Carnival cruise (#1 and #2 on on similar itinerary out of San Juan but on the Destiny). I also cruised on RCCL once (Majesty of the Seas). I traveled in a group of seven (family and friends) with me being the youngest in my mid-30's others 40s-50s.
EMBARKATION: As expected there were long lines, but that is always a given so was mentally prepared for it.
SHIP: Similar to Destiny (4 years older than Victory) it was a tad bigger having an additional floor in the front, with the usual glitzy ornamentation with a "seas" theme. LOVED the big theater screen on deck. Watched three movies out there during the week. Sound system was great as well — made it seem like a real movie theater. Mini golf was fun too.