This was our second Carnival cruise with previous sailings on Holland, Princess and Royal Caribbean. Arrived in Miami on Saturday and stayed in South Beach and visited friends. Embarkation was a bit slower than expected. There were new check-in kiosks instead of a person at a terminal. From there to a short line to pick up our cards. The whole process to get onboard was about 30 minutes. The Glory has recently been refurbished and the ship was beautiful. Just about everything was new and shiny. We had an inside stateroom on the Riviera deck. Very quiet. Our steward Juan (from Nicaragua) and his assoc Denis took very good care of us. New bedding, flat-screen tv and plenty of room for the two of us with king bed. Luggage fit under the bed, 3 standing closets, desk, mini bar, safe. Be aware, only one outlet in the cabin. Bathroom came with soap, shampoo, razors, toothpaste and lotion. Typical shower with cloth curtain.
Food - plenty of it but some if the hours of various eateries confused me. Only pizza and room service available after dinner. Mongolian barbecue was good but long lines. Enjoyed the Burrito Bar but that could have been open lots more. Ice cream and frozen yogurt seemed readily available, yummy. Had late-seating main dining, good but nothing to note. Breakfast in the dining room was delicious every day. Buffet had good food. Seemed a bit confusing as to why only one side would be open with a ship load of people. Fish and Chips probably the best kept secret.
Public Areas - very clean, crew everywhere cleaning and polishing. Casino had Egyptian motif. received $5 in match play for every margarita my wife had one day, so we played and came out ahead, and buzzed. Used the Internet to check-in for our departing flight. quick and easy. cost less than $5. Central Atrium very colorful. Usual lounge hogs to deal with on the sun/pool decks. Nicest Surprise was the ADULT ONLY Serenity Club. Two person hammocks and shaded clam shell lounges. Private spas for the adults and a bar for refreshments. Very nice.
great location. quiet. king bed. three tall closets. 3 drawers in desk. one outlet. flatscreen tv.