Where do I start? Well this was my second Carnival cruise and I absolutely loved it! Embarkation/debarkation was a total breeze in Seattle. The ship itself was beautiful from floor to ceiling, plenty of things to do, excellent entertainment, and an easy to navigate deck layout. Our cabin was great! Balcony room on Empress deck 6, always clean, beds were so comfortable, and the views from the balcony were breathtaking! Certainly had our options for dinning, however we chose the buffet over the main dinning room. The food was delicious! Different menu every night, nothing was disappointing! Went to the theater daily, the shows were fantastic and a wonderful way to end the day. The staff was so friendly, they made sure you had a great cruise! The ports in Alaska are something I'll never forget, Skagway being my favorite and taking the white pass and Yukon route up the mountains. I would go back in a heartbeat!