Yes carnival made this to be a big deal.
Announced it on all their media outlets, multiple news outlets, then processed to call it their “inaugural cruise” To drum up attention, acted like it was some kinda big deal.
when I booked (first day) the cruise was 100$ more per room than any other sailing on this ship and was a lot more than any other sailing this time of year.
i didn’t look into it, (I should have) but the way they worded it I thought costa had just sold these ships pre sailing. I didn’t realize they were already used ships.
if you care about 1sts (and I certainly do) it’s a big deal. As I said call me weird but everyone likes different things. Don’t yuck someone’s yum I always say. Disappointment can exist, I’ll tell that to your friend.