Arrived Orlando International (MCO) one day prior to cruise, since we came from Colorado. Drove to Cocoa Beach, and since we are Retired Air Force, stayed on Patrick AFB the night prior. Rented Car in Orlando, dropped off on day of cruise, about 5 miles from Port Canaveral. Car Rental (Thrifty) provided transportation to ship (no charge).
Embarkation process very smooth, once you determined which line to get into, for security. Arrived 11:00 am., but once through security, went upstairs to check-in. One individual "barking" orders at lots of people to ensure they have all paperwork completed including the Bahamas Landing Card. We had all but the Bahamas Landing Card, pre-completed on-line, (recommend that this be included in Carnivals Package) or get it somehow early, as there is only one desk in the middle of checking line, and "NO" pens and several people trying to use this desk). We were on the ship in approx 45 minutes.
Once on ship, told that Staterooms would not be ready until 3:00 pm... When for Lunch in the Red Sail, then walked around ship trying to get use to Floor Plan.