We had such an amazing time! This is my 4th time cruising and my husband's 1st. I have to say that it was a very well run ship. We had chosen Carnival Legend for its price, itinerary, and the close proximity of the port (we live in Orlando, departed from Tampa). Perfect cure for post-wedding syndrome! It was great never having to worry about where/what to eat or having to clean for a week. So here it is in a nutshell:
Embarkation: Arrived at the port at 11:30am and there was already a line of people waiting. But the line went fast. Our rooms weren't ready until 1:30pm though, so we explored the ship and had lunch on the Lido deck.
Debarkation: Even easier. We opted for self check out and was off the ship by 8:30am.
Cute and cozy :) We had an inside cabin on the lower deck, but we weren't in our room much, so it was sufficient for our needs. All that mattered to me was that it was kept tidy, and our room steward made sure of that. Plus, I liked being able to get in and out of the ship easily from here.