RobertD19

the decks around the pool area were constantly slippery. several people fell just walking about. i slid sevarl times but never fell.

I know in these hard economic times many industries are looking for ways to cut costs, but some of the cost cutting measures carnival has made have, in my opinion caused inconveniences to its guests. IE: in the buffet lines, there is no more trays for guests to carry their food to a table. I don't know why this was changed, but many guests were going back in line 2 and 3 times to get more food, others were cutting in line to get food they didn't on their first trip which overall created more conjestion for all. Also, I believe the food quality and selection from previous cruises aboard Carnival has diminished. Many of the staff were still quite friendly and professional, with the exception of the photographers, which I found to be rude at times. minor maintance issues around the ship were prevalent. IE: paint running down my balcony door frame, obviously it rained shortly after or during the time the surrounding wall was painted. It was a relaxing cruise-vacation, but below what I expected from previous cruises with carnival.

the ship was very clean. plenty of staff always available. very few minor problems.