I am a first time cruiser and I am now hooked! We have already started planning the cruise for next March with Carnival. We traveled with a group of 40 and I wouldnt be surprised if that number doesnt grow next year.
Embarkation in Miami was painless. We arrived early and walked straight onto the ship, which gave us a chance to eat lunch and get a little familiar with the layout. Our room was ready about an hour after we boarded and our luggage arrived shortly after that.
I was impressed at the size of the stateroom. We had plenty of room for everything (even though we did not spend a large amount of time in the room). The beds were just as comfortable as all other members have described. I never sleep well away from home, but I had no troubles on this cruise.