carnival...inspiration
 

me and my husband are leaving nov.2 for a 7 day west caribbean cruise. This is our first cruise. his boss gave it to him as a "thank you" for doing a great job this summer. Anways, i was wondering if anyone has sailed on this ship??? Please share your experience. thnx so much. can't wait to go.

No. I don't think anyone has ever sailed on this ship.<BR>

WHY NOT??????

We sailed on the Inspiration about 4 years ago. It is a fine ship provided Carnival has kept it maintained. For some reason once a ship is a few years old, Carnival seems to neglect it and gives all the attention to it's newest ones. The Inspiration has an atrium of about 9 stories and it is the center piece of the ship.

I too sailed the Inspiration a few years ago. It has the most beautiful library I have ever seen on any ship. Has a very attractive, albeit unique, boulevard.<BR><BR>No where near the Las Vegas type decor of the Fantasy Class ships.<BR><BR>As with all mass-market cruise lines, you may find spots on the carpets, scratches on furniture, etc. They do have a crew that cleans this up in the limited time available between cruises. It takes them 20 minutes to lay a carpet. The staterooms are clean (except they do not always vacuum under the beds). The bathrooms are always clean and cleaned thoroughly once a day. Touched up again in the evening.<BR><BR>The ship's public areas are always spotless and are cleaned continuously along with the outside of the ship. It will appear brand new to you.<BR><BR>The food is very good and the service is average. Just keep in mind it is a value family cruise. Do not expect the Four Seasons.<BR>It will be great fun.<BR><BR>Enjoy,<BR><BR>Paul