This is our fifth Carnival cruise and eleventh, overall. I personally feel the Carnival and the "Imagination" have done a lot to improve EVERYTHING. The casino is now run by professional hosts, paying attention to the "full time" player. As for "tight".. ????? My wife and I won over $8K... I have the 1099 to prove it.. UGH!

The food and the menu has come a long way. We were impressed with the new items and new quality. Aligator Fritters were GREAT, the lobsters were much bigger than previously and the escargot is now back to butter garlic. Thanks...

The only things I would comment otherwise is the "double" porthole window "ocean view" cabin. Get another cabin with a full window. Secondly, while I think everyone should try the Chef's Table at least once, that is it.... ONCE. This was our second and much to our surprise -- Nothing had changed. The EXACT program, location AND MENU. Read more