Carnival Legend Review
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Hey Cruise Critic Gang!
Ok, this will probably turn out to be a rather lengthy review. I must say that CruiseCritic has been a very helpful resource during the planning process of my last couple cruises so it's my turn to write a thorough review. I hope this review is helpful for you if you're considering a voyage on the Carnival Legend.
A bit about me first. I'm 28 yrs old, single, and have gone on four cruises now. Carnival remains my choice line because of the price. If I'm taking a family someday, I may opt for a different line but I'm more than satisfied overall with Carnival as a single guy.
Cabin Review
My buddy and I had an extended balcony in room 5129 and our two female friends had an obstructed view balcony in 5179. Both were excellent rooms. It's true what they say - once you have a balcony room, it's hard to ever go back. This was my first balcony room and I spent more time on the balcony than I thought I would. I brought a travel hammock (Eagles Nest Outfitters - get one!) and fell asleep gently swaying in the hammock almost every night. There are very few extended balconies on the Legend. If I'm not mistaken, they're only on deck 5 forward and a few on the aft. The extra room actually makes a huge difference. All four of us were able to comfortable sit on the balcony with a small table in the middle and eat a meal. The hammock would not have worked in the regular balcony.
If you haven't been in a standard Carnival stateroom, they're actually quite roomy compared to other lines. 185 square feet or thereabouts. The layout of the room provides more than enough space for two or three people to live comfortably. Airplane-style jet engine toilet. No ventilation fan - bring something to freshen the air! Also, I learned to bring a power strip since there's only one power outlet in the room and one in the bathroom. Brought some computer speakers this year for music which was made a huge improvement over the handful of music channels on the dinky television. The room steward was awesome (they always are) and hooked us up with whatever we needed. I brought a small collapsible cooler and he kept it filled with ice. I added some extra tips for him at the end of the week. Those guys work harder than just about anyone else on the ship I think.
Comfy beds, lighting is fine, and the balcony of course made the room great. We heard our neighbors sometimes but it's a ship and it's expected. As long as you don't go on a cruise expecting the stateroom to be like a hotel room, you'll be fine. Also, I suggest getting a room midship or forward because the sounds and vibrations of the engine are really annoying in the aft.