This newest ship of HAL hits you with brilliant reds, purples and turquoises the minute you board. Furnishings have lost the old HAL conservative look and are bright, crayon colored fabric and oversized. The dining room chairs were among the biggest surprises with their bright red flowered backs. Another bright red surprise was the Vista Lounge showroom's decor.
This is not a criticism, but a matter of taste. I got used to it and liked it. My husband never did, although he said he'd go on the ship again. We've had 10 cruises on HAL and 4 on Carnival, so the "Carnivalization" was pretty apparent to both of us.
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