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Hi Everyone...we sailed the Destiny Oct 19 thru Nov 2...the AC was minimal the 1st week...they left notices in each cabin stating they had an AC problem & were working on it...the second week it was up & running and the ship was freezing.

We had a great time...the usual gripes...kids/teens taking over pools with no adult supervision or Carnival involvement... the first week, the Lido pool was ruled by a "gang" of teens...I guess enough people complained because they sent up a security guard who just stood there and wagged his finger, as if to say "No No"...the teens just laughed at him and continued doing cannonballs off the hot tub. We switched pools for the second week and it was better....we used the pool at the back of the ship near the Grille.

Also...we hated the new beach towel policy..it was easier when they supplied unlimited towels at the pools..

I tried out the spa during the second week and found it "Lukewarm" at best...the staff were just mediocre at their jobs...the one treatment I truly enjoyed was the scalp massage & hair conditioning...excellent (it was with Rebecca). I also booked the Body Glisten massage and they tried the Bait & Switch with me...if you wait till a port day or towards the end of the cruise, the prices drop significantly...I book the Body Glisten for Saturday at $79....down from $127...they tried to charge me the $127 and throw in some products...I was furious !!! The girl said she told me on the phone it was $127...after we got a flyer advertising it for $79...she got huffy and stormed out of the room...slammed the door..and went to "talk to her manager"...End result..I paid $79...but will NEVER use the Spa again

But we had a great vacation, got great tans and relaxed !!!!

<blockquote data-quote="emt562" data-source="post: 676126">Hi Everyone...we sailed the Destiny Oct 19 thru Nov 2...the AC was minimal the 1st week...they left notices in each cabin stating they had an AC problem &amp; were working on it...the second week it was up &amp; running and the ship was freezing.We had a great time...the usual gripes...kids/teens taking over pools with no adult supervision or Carnival involvement... the first week, the Lido pool was ruled by a &quot;gang&quot; of teens...I guess enough people complained because they sent up a security guard who just stood there and wagged his finger, as if to say &quot;No No&quot;...the teens just laughed at him and continued doing cannonballs off the hot tub.&nbsp; We switched pools for the second week and it was better....we used the pool at the back of the ship near the Grille.Also...we hated the new beach towel policy..it was easier when they supplied unlimited towels at the pools..&nbsp; I tried out the spa during the second week and found it &quot;Lukewarm&quot; at best...the staff were just mediocre at their jobs...the one treatment I truly enjoyed was the scalp massage &amp; hair conditioning...excellent (it was with Rebecca).&nbsp; I also booked the Body Glisten massage and they tried the Bait &amp; Switch with me...if you wait till a port day or towards the end of the cruise, the prices drop significantly...I book the Body Glisten for Saturday at $79....down from $127...they tried to charge me the $127 and throw in some products...I was furious !!!&nbsp;&nbsp; The girl said she told me on the phone it was $127...after we got a flyer advertising it for $79...she got huffy and stormed out of the room...slammed the door..and went to &quot;talk to her manager&quot;...End result..I paid $79...but will NEVER use the Spa again But we had a great vacation, got great tans and relaxed !!!!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="emt562, post: 676126"] Hi Everyone...we sailed the Destiny Oct 19 thru Nov 2...the AC was minimal the 1st week...they left notices in each cabin stating they had an AC problem & were working on it...the second week it was up & running and the ship was freezing. We had a great time...the usual gripes...kids/teens taking over pools with no adult supervision or Carnival involvement... the first week, the Lido pool was ruled by a "gang" of teens...I guess enough people complained because they sent up a security guard who just stood there and wagged his finger, as if to say "No No"...the teens just laughed at him and continued doing cannonballs off the hot tub. We switched pools for the second week and it was better....we used the pool at the back of the ship near the Grille. Also...we hated the new beach towel policy..it was easier when they supplied unlimited towels at the pools.. I tried out the spa during the second week and found it "Lukewarm" at best...the staff were just mediocre at their jobs...the one treatment I truly enjoyed was the scalp massage & hair conditioning...excellent (it was with Rebecca). I also booked the Body Glisten massage and they tried the Bait & Switch with me...if you wait till a port day or towards the end of the cruise, the prices drop significantly...I book the Body Glisten for Saturday at $79....down from $127...they tried to charge me the $127 and throw in some products...I was furious !!! The girl said she told me on the phone it was $127...after we got a flyer advertising it for $79...she got huffy and stormed out of the room...slammed the door..and went to "talk to her manager"...End result..I paid $79...but will NEVER use the Spa again But we had a great vacation, got great tans and relaxed !!!! [/QUOTE]