Background Information--This was my 5th cruise solo. My second on Carnival. I work for a regional airline and enjoy traveling!!

Travel to Port of Embarkation--Came in a day early (always do this!!) Hotel Info---Enjoyed the city of Tampa. Stayed at the Holiday Inn at Rocky Point. Very nice hotel. Rented a car with Alamo. They offer free shuttle service to the Port of Tampa. Good offer, but their service is rather slow. Next time, I will use a taxi.

Embarkation-Carnival gets a A for this, very efficient and was on the ship in a hour. Arrived at 11:20 a.m. I was in group 16 and was on board by 12:30 p.. Read more