Public Areas & Facilities

Look for bold interiors highlighted by nine-deck atriums, 200-foot waterslides on their Lido decks, and public areas that often span multiple decks.

The variety of indoor and outdoor spaces range from relatively small lounges with a nightclub atmosphere to huge showrooms. Most public rooms open off wide indoor promenades that branch fore and aft from the spectacular atrium.

Expansive pools and sport decks have plenty of room to spread out for sunning and more active pursuits.

Restaurants

Two restaurants, each spanning two decks, serve open-seating breakfast and lunch; dinner is served in four assigned seatings. Formal dining is supplemented by a casual Lido buffet, which becomes the Seaview Bistro by night. There are also a pizzeria, poolside grill, and 24-hour room service.

What Works & What Doesn't

The central Lido pools have tiered sunning decks that offer more areas to lounge with less foot traffic as well as a good view of the entertainment stage. On Carnival Destiny, the gimmicky aft swim-up bar was dropped.

The galley is situated between dining rooms on deck three, so you won't want to consume too many rum drinks before attempting to find your way to dinner. Select the location of your balcony cabin on these ships with care. Those on a high deck in the middle of the ship may not be the tranquil havens you expect when the band cranks up the volume on the Lido Deck.

Accommodations

Cabins: As on all Carnival ships, cabins are generally larger than cruise-industry standard. More than half have an ocean view and, of those, 60% have balconies. For suites and ocean-view cabins that have them, private balconies are outfitted with chairs and tables, adding additional living space. Every cabin has adequate closet and drawer-shelf storage, as well as bathroom shelves. High thread-count and plump pillows and duvets are a luxurious touch. Suites also have a whirlpool tub, VCR, and walk-in closet.

Decor: Light-wood cabinetry, soft pastels, mirrored accents, a small refrigerator, a personal safe, a hair dryer, and a sitting area with sofa, chair, and table are typical for ocean-view cabins and suites. Inside cabins do not have a sitting area.

Bathrooms: Shampoo and bath gel dispensers are mounted on shower walls; other toiletries are stocked, as well as fluffy towels. Bathrobes for use during the cruise are provided for all.

Other Features: Numerous ocean-view and inside stateroom categories have connecting doors and are suitable for families. In addition, there are slightly larger cabins near the children's playroom and teen center that are designated as family staterooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Twenty-five staterooms are designed for wheelchair accessibility.

Category	Size (square feet)
Penthouse Suite	345
Suite	275
Ocean View	185
Interior	185

Favorites

Best Place to Escape the Crowd: For some reason, the upper level of the Lido restaurant isn't discovered by many passengers. There are almost always tables readily available to linger over lunch or a casual dinner.

Best Added Value: Teenagers have a fairly good-size club room to hang out in. There's also a video arcade and other teen-dedicated spaces to keep the young ones out of mischief.

Best Feature for Younger Kids: Younger passengers haven't been overlooked, either. These ships are a notable improvement over older fleetmates, with more and better space devoted to children's play areas.

Our Favorite Spot for a Nightcap: When the dinner-and-a-show crowds have cleared, the lobby bar is a surprisingly off-the-beaten-track space with a lot of visual impact.