This was our first cruise on a Carnival ship and we were very pleased. We had no trouble boarding. There were lots of people but everything moved very efficiently. Our room was larger than we though it would be. There was plenty of storage space and the bathroom was adaquate. We had a balcony room and our travelling companions had the room next door. The balcony was open so we shared the space.

We felt the food was good but not extraordinary. The service was fine. We ate on the Lido deck for most breakfasts and lunches. There was a buffet there as well as stations for pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs, oriental food and a deli. Pizza and ice cream were available 24 hours a day.

We liked the entertainment especially the magician.

It was a fairly large ship, but never seemed particularly crowded. We managed to find a deck chair even when we were at sea and everyone seemed to be out in the sun.

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There were children but they seemed occupied with Camp Carnival and were not all over the place. We felt there was plenty to do for everyone's taste from classical trios, to all night dance music.

The ship itself is beautifully done. It took a little time to learn to get around as only the 5th deck goes from one end of the ship to the other. All in all, I would consider going on another carnival cruise.