Returned yesterday from the Carnival Victory. I went with my husband and my kids (ages 5 and 8). First I want to point out that this cruise is great for families with kids. Camp Carnival was awesome. I thought that I would take the kids there in the evenings to spend some time with my husband. It turns out that my kids LOVED Camp Carnival so much that they went everyday and on some of the stops they even wanted to stay and not go on tours with us.

This cruise is also great for singles and people who like to party (and enjoy Latin music). They had great parties on the Lido deck. Music was always very good (reggae, merengue, rock, etc.) and there were activities going on all the time.

This cruise is not for people looking for a peaceful, relaxing time and value elegance and tranquility above all. Music make it a little difficult to have a conversation on the Lido deck. Though I want to point out that I spent an afternoon on Spa Carnival and it was wonderful. Wait until mid fruited when they start offering excellent Spa offers. The treatments are great. They gave me a facial that left me rejuvenated and glowing. Read more