Getting on board was a snap and very efficient. Getting off even better.

The bad: Very disappointed in Carnival shoving cigar smokers to a small outside corner on the Lanai on deck 5. Despite what a past review says, no cigar smoking on the Lido deck or the Casino although puro smokers have to smell cigarettes made of chemicals, paper and trash tobacco. On the Pride, cigar smoking was in the sports bar, where it belonged. With a ship twice the size, the Dream, Carnival chose to stick us in a corner like addicts who just wanted to smoke. They do not understand what a cigar smoker wants - atmosphere, comradrie, a drink and some entertainment. Are you reading this Carnival?

Our cabin boys were outstanding. We got everything we asked for and they were so friendly. Same for the dining room waitestaff. Excellent service. Read more