We began our journey on our first cruise from Jaxport on the Carnival Fascination for a 4 night trip that docked in Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas. We purchases the faster to the fun package, but embarkation was so easy and quick....and based on the group of people at the port when we arrived, the package really didn't help AND since we were only going to Freeport and Nassau, we didn't need to priority tender since they both dock in the ports. So at least for this cruise, we wouldn't purchase it again.
Transfer from the airport to the cruise port is 20$ per person via carnival or around $40 for a taxi.
Food was pretty good. I wouldn't say it was excellent, but for the cost of the vacation, it was easy and good.
We were on the lowest level with a oceanview room. After the experience, we wouldn't spend a bunch more money for something else. The rooms were just as nice and very budget friendly.