Embarkation: Was easy from the time we left the airport via Carnival's transfers (bus) to the Port of Tampa. We only had to wait 1/2 hour once we arrived to the Port. Easiest embarkation we have ever experienced.
Once on Board, we explored the ship and found our cabin which was our usual, an outside cabin with balcony. But this year, we tried something new this year and booked our cabin on the Verandah Deck Forward. We usually stay same in type of cabin (Mid Ship, Mid Level). Honestly, you could not tell the difference as far as motion, etc.
The Ship itself, was typical Carnival ship with all the neon and glitter. One thing we noticed in a lot of public areas, is there was a lot of graffiti/inappropriate language etched into the glass in the elevators and bathroom areas.
Our cabin which was our usual, an outside cabin with balcony. But this year, we tried something new this year and booked our cabin on the Verandah Deck Forward. We usually stay same in type of cabin (Mid Ship, Mid Level). Honestly, you could not tell the difference as far as motion, etc.