I cruised to Key West, Florida and Cozumel, Mexico on Carnival's "Fascination." Food IS great. The dinner dining room had the kind of service I'd expect to see in a very expensive restaurant. The preparation of the food itself was amazing. It wasn't just like: "he wants steak and potatoes, let's just throw the shit on the plate." If you've ever seen "American Psycho," the restaurant food resembled the stuff being served in the first part of the movie.
I now truly understand why some restaurants are most expensive than others. You pay for the service - not the food (although the food is usually significantly better). I can't wait till I have someone to treat to such meals on a regular basis.
-Warik