This was my first and only cruise that I have ever been on,so I have nothing to compare it to.All I can say is that I wish that I had done it years ago.I thought it was a a great vacation for the money that we paid.We were on the first floor near the engines,but it was still very quiet,I'm so glad to have a window cabin.Some guests said they were near the lido deck and it was loud there.They had a great variety of food at the buffet and everyone who worked for Carnival was very nice and helpful.We went to Cozumel,Mexico,Belize City,Belize,Mahogany Bay,Roatan,and Georgetown,Grand Caymen.I had low expectations for Belize and Roaton,but they turned out to be my two favorites.Belize was my favorite and they were the nicest people.On the ship the shows were very good and they had a great workout room.The only thing that was a little bit of a disappoint would be the swimming pools.They were just to crowded for my liking.