Large group (20+) with adults and children aboard. Great service, poor execution. Carnival pinches pennies and cruiser wallets. Many passengers are first time cruisers and it shows. The lines for burgers, pizza, burritos and custom food (omelets and sandwiches) kill the experience.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
But for traveling with a walker-assisted passenger, this would have been worse. The only glitch was the drug-sniffing dog. Lots of time wasted waiting for the dog/handler to do their jobs.
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
3 out of 5
Mediocre food, with long wait times for fresh food (burgers, pizza, tacos, Mongolian and omelets). Best practices are to wake up early or take your pick during port days.
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Great fun for children and adults. Camp Ocean seems addictive to the kiddos, but be aware that staying from 10PM to 1AM is extra fees. Serenity deck is kid-free. Arcade is great, but can turn expensive if the kid(s) have an unrestricted Set Sail account.
Children's Programs
5 out of 5
Lots of ways to keep kids interested. They even hand out awards to well-behaved kids.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
Cabin Steward, bartenders, waiters and techs are all top notch!
Ship Quality
4 out of 5
Lots of nooks and crannies. Well maintained for an older ship. High speed travel after an incident made for a very bumpy ride.
@stacyferro66...the BBQ is tucked away ABOVE the main buffet on Deck 9 (Deck 10, which can be accessed inside or outside). Coming from GA/NC/SC/VA, the pulled pork was mediocre. Many tried the chicken, but I did not. Maybe I should have. I have never liked brisket, and probably never will. Sides (potato salad, baked beans, etc.) were not on par with the South either.
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