Ok, my mother taught me that if I can't say anything nice I shouldn't say anything at all. However, I spent a lot of time and energy researching and reading reviews prior to this cruise and I hope my experience is helpful to others.

First, we have cruised on Carnival and other lines previously (4 other cruises total). We were a group of 11 with 4 cabins (5 teenagers). I would absolutely recommend the Faster to the Fun. We purchased it for 2 cabins, and were unable to get it for the other 2 however, they did let the others go with us. We also purchased the bottomless bubbles packages and would recommend that as well. Our cabin #1443, an interior stateroom with a family of 4 (including 2 teenage boys) was way too small. There was plenty of storage space and clothes space however, there was no floor space. So, you could have one person in the bathroom, one sitting at the desk and one standing. That's it. It was very claustrophobic. The room was very noisy (engine noise and terrible shaking to the point that it woke you up and pictures fell off wall) and hot (bring a fan). My sister had an ocean view across the hall from us and it was also noisy but MUCH cooler temperature wise and more room (slept 3).

The entertainment was pretty bad. In fact, probably the worst we have ever experienced in all our cruises. The comedian Manny was funny but raunchy. The first night...subsequent shows were basically just repeats. The cruise director Safie..was obnoxious. Our waiter Iwayne in the dining room was the BEST. He made the experience for our teens. The teen club was a joke and basically non existent (perhaps because this was Thanksgiving week?). My teens were very disappointed. We still had a great time. Read more