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Also just got off the Carnival Splendor and the ship's decor was a bit busy. The layout of the ship reminded us of the Ruby Princess as it was a bit odd and didn't like, what felt like, little compartments. We had an interior room on deck 2. Room was a good size but wouldn't recommend being on such a low deck. Food was OK and found it odd that the buffet didn't cater for those who liked a small sweet snack with their morning or afternoon coffee unless you wanted to pay. We're not big drinkers of alcohol and found the drinks very expensive. I think I spent more on this 6 day cruise than I would on a 14 day cruise. The entertainment was hit and miss. Difficult to see a show as the first few nights there was only one show at 9pm. Our dinner seating was 7:45pm but the service was slow even when only 2 of us showed up and we never managed to get meals and be out before 9:15pm. The last few nights they changed their program and two shows were being preformed. There were a violin trio performing on level 3 that drew a large crowd. Excellent. Then a duo performing near the casino who were also good. All in all, our preference is Princess but we got such a good deal with Carnival that those little things that were missing for not quite right didn't matter. It had a good time and if another opportunity came up to cruise with Carnival I'm sure we would consider and book if the price and destination was right for us.

Hi All, Thought I would throw my 2 cents worth here. Reading that a number of people are wondering why some of the Princess cruises are list as "currently unavailable". Our Princess cruise planner advised me that it meant that the cruise was fully booked and you could only go on a waitlist. Was also told that new itineraries are due out on 14 July 2022 and we have put our name down for a Sydney to Perth March 2023 cruise (I think it's on the Coral). Just waiting now on the call back to confirm the price and also the price and sailing date of the Sydney to Adelaide. We were booked to sail March 2023 Sydney to Hong Kong but that was cancelled and the alternate of Sydney to Yokohama in April 2024 didn't appeal.