This was my first time on Carnival. You definately get what you pay for, but I was just happy to be on a cruise! My girlfriends and I booked this cruise in January 2010 with a TN resident rate that couldn't be beat. Being Spring Break time, there were many, many, MANY children on board, we were told there were over 900 and it felt like it. No college kids, just small children.

This is a smokey ship. I had read this in previous reviews and didn't know how to take that, but this is very true. There are designated smoking areas, but they are not policed by any means. The casino is dreadfully smokey at night so be aware!

The food quality was very well prepared. The menu was more tame than food on other ships I have been on, but the quality was top notch. Read more