SHIP INFO: The ship is a classic looking mid size liner that has close to 2000 passenger capacity. The decor again fits the ship, very tasteful but not over the top; the ship is classy not flashy. Luggage got to the room promptly rooms were always clean.

PUBLIC AREAS: The public areas are set up well and it is easy to find your way around, areas were not very crowded, although the space adjacent to the buffets were a little tight. This cruise to the Caribbean had a good mix of ages, still older average age than Carnival, but there were people in the club, bars & casino at night late, the lounges were dead though after 10pm; the Library or Cafe Lounge (internet) were together with a coffee bar (shots too -closed way to early 9or10pm) upstairs at the very top, complete with full magazine, newspaper, games & DVD library and large lounge area with grouped living room setups; this area opened up the Crowsnest area with grand piano (complete with player & singers); there is a circle bar there. All along the arched glass front of the full spans of the deck are captain packard style lounge chairs facing out and a continuous couch under the glass - great place to relax after dinner with a drink or card game - under used though. Shopping areas on the ship seemed to be lacking for the caliber of ship. The main theatre was large and seemed to handle the crowds with a great stage set up.

POOL: There is lots of deck to sun in & covered areas (for fee) that you can have for the day. Some did not like them, but they have there use; some wanted to be on deck for the afternoon but had their fill of sun for the day -so they took a cabana; also good for families with someone wanting to escape the sun for a bit but can see the rest of the family at the pool & could keep everything there instead of all over the deck. The pool was decent for the ship size & crowd, there always seemed to be deck chairs available anywhere, even by the pool or main sunning deck aft. Read more