This was my 4th cruise on Carnival and my shortest, but it was fantastic! My SO's 1st cruise and he loved it. We are already to book for 2006 on Carnival.

We arrived in Tampa at noon, as we live only an hours drive from the port. Dropping off luggage at the port was a breeze as was parking in the designated parking garage. The longest wait we had to board the ship was the "photo opp" when you are boarding, otherwise all moved right along.

Our cabin was ready and our luggage was delivered to our room before we left port! Read more