Let me begin with that I am probably not what Carnival markets to for their clientele. My wife and I have for years heard from friends about what a great time they have on Carnival. At the same time, we have predominantly been Princess patrons. This trip we decided to join another couple and take this short cruise to try out Carnival and also visit Key West.
Earlier reviews forewarned of a ship that was old and showing her age even after recently being dry-docked last Spring. The reviews, as accurate as they were, could not have prepared for what was to come.
The décor of blacks and purple felt like a scene out of a bad movie theater back in the 70s. Our balcony situated on the stern showed extensive rust along with sloppy applications of shellacs and poor attempts to paint over rust.
Average size with comfortable bedding. Had to accommodate room staff and leave the room at times to allow them to clean. Cabin stewards very accommodating and met every request timely. Worth special praise on my post cruise survey.
Always a cruise line port of call and never disappoints. Chose this time to just grab lunch at the nearby restaurant and enjoy our afternoon before returning to the ship.
Spent the previous night at the Marriot Biscayne. Nice hotel, great staff including front desk who were very helpful along with accommodating bar staff willing to open our in-room bottle of wine for us. Great location for pre-cruise shopping.
Easily accessible and affordable to the port.
Easy walking. Lots to see. Great options for food of all kinds.