GREAT STAFF MEDIOCRE SHOWS

Absolutely love the staff on this cruise ship.  They all make it a point to know your name and what your likes are.  This is the 3rd time we have sailed with Matt Mitcham the Cruise Director, he is phenomenal.  Entertainment has definitely declined. Only one show was really good which was the Rock n Roll show. The juggler didn't make it and they really didn't have any other great shows offered, they could really improve on the shows.  Mostly bingo was pushed for entertainment and you have to pay extra for that.  That was the complaint from alot of people we heard from on the ship is that everything costs extra now on the ship.  They have alot of meetings about what is going on but again, they push these like the spa but is way overpriced or the jewelry.  We did visit the spa and was for the first time disappointed.  We had to wait for almost an hour for a couples massage only to be told we would be separated because they didn't have a room.  No discount was offered.

Noticed they really didn't have any great daily band you could go listen to, we loved the band on the Breeze. That was another disappointment.  Food was almost exactly the same like the last cruise. The only negative was the Italian restaurant. First time ever we had poor service and it wasn't just one person but basically that entire staff in the restaurant.  Can't say enough positive about our dining room staff in the Horizon Restaurant.  Our 3 waiters, Ramil, Alexis and Proud were top notch and would definitely recommend their table to anyone.  Grand Turk we had been to before so just enjoyed the beach and Margaritaville.  Due to weather, we did not get off at Curacao which was disappointing but understandable.  Ended up by the overcrowded pool then just spent the rest of the time in the bar. Wish we would have moved onto Aruba to have extra time there.

Loved Aruba but wish we could have stayed longer on the island. After the excursion there just is not enough time to venture anywhere else. Would like to see us a full day and a half in Aruba.

I do want to make a comment about Embarkation and Disembarking.  Loved the way it was done.  Was able to get on the ship quick, from the time We walked in the door and was to our room was maybe 30 minutes.  Best one ever!  Did the self disembark and it went pretty smooth other than waiting for elevator, but no complaint.  Still only like 30 to 40 minutes to get off ship.  Great!

Still love to cruise though, not every cruise will be perfect.  Would still go on the Carnival. I know alot of people were disappointed in the same things so maybe if enough people make suggestions it will change back to the way we know Carnival can be.