We had a few reservations about the whole Covid issue, but we honestly didn't hardly notice differences besides having to wear a mask indoors! My girlfriend only forgot to pull hers up once, and was politely reminded to don it correctly, no big deal. I'm really glad we went on this cruise, we had so much fun!! It felt like everyone on board was happy to be there, and they made us feel like family. We would definitely recommend it!
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Different due to covid, but it ran smoothly. Minimum wait time, and when you did have to wait, it was in a climate controlled building. Carnival employees were friendly and gave clear instructions.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
All of the food was good! Guy Fieri's burgers were fabulous, highly recommend The Ringer. Cucina del Capitan was great as well, you can eat a fine three course meal for $15 per person. My girlfriend had the tomahawk porkchop and I had the veal piccata, both of which were delicious. Our waitress even serenaded us during our meal, which was endearing.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
For the size of the ship, it has numerous activities to enjoy. There were plenty of things going on on the Lido deck, from drinks in the pool to conga lines to movies playing on the big screen. We thoroughly enjoyed the two water slides on the top of the ship, and also the GIANT bucket of water that would periodically drench the people below it. So fun! There is also Foosball, pool, and shuffleboard tables on board, and even a basketball court.
Entertainment
5 out of 5
The Punchliner Comedy Club provided lots of laughs (they even have a PG show for the younger audience), and the Piano Bar featuring Robbie was AMAZING. The multiple crew productions in the Ovation Theater were also very entertaining
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Everyone was phenomenal! Very welcoming and they make you feel right at home. Our waiter at dinner, Ardika, was an absolute delight. Our room steward, I Nyooman, always made sure we had anything we needed, towels or otherwise, or to just see how our day was going. Our buddy Nigel (AKA the one who always made sure we had drinks in hand) should 1,000% be Director of Alcohol on this ship (I'm sure that's not a thing, but it should be lol). He never let our drinks go empty, but he also just made sure we were content.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
There were workers constantly sanitizing any exposed surfaces, from columns to railings and everything in between. I literally never saw any messes!
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We had plenty of space in our cabin, and definitely enjoyed having a balcony. The bed was also surprisingly very comfortable! I Nyooman kept everything clean and tidy for us the whole time. He was fabulous.
Ship tip
Take advantage of the on-board activities. Cruise Director Cookie made sure there were lots of fun things to do!
It was a pleasure reading your review. I like that you mentioned everyone who gave you a great cruise experience by name, what a great way to show appreciaton and honor the crew. Thank you!
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