We have cruised 17 times and only once with Carnival. We were a bit hesitant when we booked with Carnival but we did it because we liked the 8 day cruise with only three stops Aruba, Curacau and Grand Turk
The boarding process could use some work as it was crowded and confusing and took around an hour. We even took their advise and waited until 12:30 to arrive. Big Mistake! Wait later. Those that got there earlier waited longer. Not a good start to the cruise.
Once on board things improved dramatically. We had a spa balcony room on the 12th floor and it was accessible upon arrival. Bags showed up within a couple of hours. Nice room with a good size bathroom and decent balcony. We are used to sliding doors to the balcony so we can open them and listen To the ocean but these are doors that close automatically but it was a minor issue.
Cabin was very nice. Good color combinations. Bed was very comfortable as were the robes and slippers that were provided. The room was always kept up nicely. We had champaign delivered the first dys and didn't dring it for four days.mit was always kept on ice for us in our room. We were high up and towards the very front of the ship with only the spa above us so we had great views at night but the downsize is because of the location you get lots movement which for us was great and made sleeping wonderful. We were so close the the spa that we could go thru a side door across the hall and be there in seconds. Loved the room and the service