In recent times, Carnival has experienced serious malfunctions with several of its ships that have led CNN to speculate whether the company will be able to keep its customers. In March 2013, the network reported that the company had to fly 4,000 passengers back to port after a ship had lost its power. A month before that, engine failure of another ship had left passengers stranded in the ocean for five days. One person even stated that despite the fact that bathrooms had stopped working and passengers could not leave the ship, the captain provided limited information about what was happening.
In light of these events, it's worth asking if a Carnival cruise worth the risk? The answer depends on your priorities. You probably don't want to risk a disastrous holiday for your family or go with a company whose recent customer relations have certainly been less than ideal. Nevertheless, this could be your chance to get a luxury cruise for a relatively cheap price. Surely with so much focus on them, Carnival will try to avoid making the same mistakes again.