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- I turned down almost all upcharged amenities during my four-day Carnival Firenze cruise.
- The new ship has more complimentary family-friendly activities than some of its competitor's latest vessels.
- But snubbing the up-charged food made for a less-than-amazing cruise.
Looking for a vacation that lets you ball on a budget? You'll certainly hit your "budget" requirement on Carnival's new Firenze ship — so long as you don't expect to truly ball out.