This was our 12th Cruise and 6th on Carnival. The price was $350 per person last minute. We booked on Tuesday and left 4 days later on Saturday. We live 175 miles away near Sarasota, Florida so it"s a easy drive. The parking at the port is $15.00 per day. You will save 50% if you use park-n-go (book on-line. They shuttle you there and back for free.
Embarking - Very easy. They have 50 or more stations to check-in.
The ship: Easy to find your way around. Very clean. Awful decor. Very loud 27ft T,V, all day but first run movies at night. It is very hard to enjoy the pool and hot tubs with all that noise. If you like nice and quiet pool and hot tub. Head to the back of the ship on Lido deck and go to the Sky Pool. No one under 18 years of age is allowed. Also that is where you will find 24 hour Pizza which is really good but ask what is fresh or wait for fresh.