We got back from our Inspiration cruise 2 weeks ago. It was our 2nd time on Inspiration, the 1st being our Honeymoon. This was our 8th cruise, our 6th with Carnival. Inspiration had recently been updated with the new features we had on the Imagination last year. We loved the updates, but still felt Imagination looked better, cleaner. Overall we had a great cruise, we always do, but the service was not as good as we have had in the past. We had to ask for our ice bucket to be refilled, we had to ask for fresh towels the morning of our excursions. These were little touches we had come to expect. Especially since paying for a suite. I would bring a glass of wine to dinner from my cabin and the glass would not be replaced. Really, only little complaints.

Port of Tampa is not as nice as Miami. VIP check in is separate, but waiting area is nothing like Miami. Didn't feel like VIP. We were onboard by 11:30 am and having lunch on the Lido with 5 minutes. Rooms were not ready until 1, but my husband was allowed to drop off carryons in the room.

The shows were good, comdey shows were fun. The cruise director, Skip was very enjoyable. The maitre'd was the best we have ever had. George the Greek is hysterical. We looked forward to dinner every night. He is very personable. The wait staff were good, not great. Read more