first time for both of us on carnival (royal Caribbean cruisers). we got a great deal so we went with carnival.
we flew in the night before into ft lauderdale and stayed at a motel 6 (cheap and easy). we rented a compact from Alamo with the gps (great option when you don't know where you are. partied Saturday night and crashed at motel. the next day i got a haircut and picked up some wine and other odds and ends like last minuet woman stuff(as if 2 50lb bags for her was not enough)and returned the car to Miami airport took free shuttle to the victory.
boarding was quick and painless and we had our bags at the door by 6pm that night( very quick). our room was a interior and was the best interior room we ever stayed in. the bed was wonderful and the shower had room for both of us. the quality of the materials used in the room was very nice. I felt that they should have put a flat screen in (saves weight throughout the ship and matches the room). otherwise we were satisfied with the room.