OK We've been cruising for over ten years. We had a blast once again.
Hotel
We drove to Ft Lauderdale and spent the night at the Rodeway Inns and Suites just outside the airport. Not fancy but adequate. The took us to the port 13 minutes away and dropped us off right in front of the carnival entrance. Before we knew it we were checked in and ready to go.
Typical inside cabin. We were on the Rivera Deck. I jokingly call it the hole! but really we liked it because it was almost silent. No one walks the halls unless they are staying there. Clean and comfortable.