Took the four day on Monday Jan 3-7. The weather this week was perfect, after last week’s rain, it was nice to have sunny but cool weather. Embarkation was quick with only 1600 on board. We had a check in time of 10am, did not have to be there that early. They don’t board to 1130, and we already had the 1st group.

They did a good job on the remodel, nice colors and nothing gaudy. Carnival balcony rooms are like Princess deluxe balconies. The rooms have more storage and space then the Majestic Princess. In the past, Platinum could go to rooms before 130, not now. Everyone has to wait. When we did get to the room, I looked outside. The water was filled with trash, probably from all the rain we had. Four days later on arrival, the water was clean.

We booked last year when they had the Cheers package included about 60 extra. A good deal, and the four of us took advantage of the deal. Drinks except water is taxed in CA. The Java Blue Cafe had good cafe, did try the spiked coffees, good. Read more