I travelled with my parents, sister and her husband and my b/f. This was my 12th cruise, 11th with carnival. I have been on celebrity as well.
Embarkation- My b/f and I were able to do VIP but didn't find it as fast as last year. YOu have to wait in a room which ends up taking just as long as the other passengers but at least you can sit and have fresh water. Then you have to wait in the longest line ever to get on the ship b/c they were taking forever to put peoples sail and sign pics in...but whatever. Our luggage came with plenty of time to get ready for dinner but we packed our bathing suits in our carry on. Then we got our favorite drink the funship and it was very hot and sunny, especially since we left Ohio with frost on the plane.
They definitely enforce the adults only section which I really give them credit for. There is nothing worse then trying to relax with little kids splashing around. They need help with the music selection in the adults only section. We did see a few dolphins by Belize but that was it.
7226NOISY!! My parents had a suite, which was fabulous prob will do that next trip! HAppy Cruising future cruisers!