cruised out of NYC, my cousins had a %comp due to 25th cruise with Carnival, and the canada/new england ports interested us as a change, and to avoid the zika scare.. Found it odd that were no refrigerators on deck 8/balconies, but our stewardess hooked us up with one pronto..(She was great, Gordana for Croatia)..Rooms were nice, smallish balcony and smallish bathroom with larger shower, and very low water pressure. We even had only cold for awhile, but a call to downstairs seem to have it repaired quickly. Food was ok, but lacked healthy options. Lunch was weak, dinners just ok. The rotisserie chicken on almost all carnival ships , was absent. We tried the steak house and it was found extremely lacking. My steak arrived cold, my wife's very undercooked(raw, and ordered med.well), No tableclothes, very meager sized baked potatoes, and sides, coupled with poor service. The chef came out to apologize, but they would never comp our meal. The maitr'd gave us some drink coupons to compensate us..what if we do not drink?? or had our own drinks onboard? Stay away. If they are going to upcharge you, they should give you the steakhouse ambiance, portions ,and service. The Havana Bar in aft is good, nice italian for lunch, or asian wok....Guys burgers were nothing to get excited about..a good charcoal burger is infinitely better to the fried thing they served.. the deli was poor(very salty ,fattypastrami,)

the staff was always pleasant and cheerful. Quality of food,etc has gone downhill dramatically over the years or cruising. Just a dollar thing..

The shows were very crowded, and the comedy shows in the limelight lounge were frequently overcrowded. there were no bands playing on the pool decks, a DJ with music that , for the most part, was not appropriate for the older crowd present. We were the younger ones on board, 60-62..and would have welcomed some soft rock, popular music, etc. Read more