Hi, was on the Carnival Fascination on 5/14/2007. Overall was a nice cruise, with one hiccup, reoccurring at that, and I will get to that in a bit. Just some background, I am 25 y/o cruising by myself, had some vacation to burn, and also was celebrating getting out of college!
EMBARKATION - Got to the pier around 1:30, was on the ship by 2. PAINLESS! Took "Super Shuttle" from the airport to the pier, and found them to be unorganized, and had to stop at every hotel in downtown Miami it seemed to get to the pier. It is 15 bucks/person, where a cab is 24 bucks total. If you are a couple, take the cab. Next time I cruise alone, I think I will spring for the extra $9.00 to go directly to the pier.
ROOM - My room was nice, interior, plenty of space. Not much more to say here.