Arrival / embarkation: We flew into Orlando the day before departure and took a rental car to and from the cruise port. Much cheaper than transfers through Carnival. Port Canaveral has been pleasant both times we've left from there. Only a short wait to pass through security. Lines were very quick once through the metal detectors and x-rays. I still hate that paper luggage tags that you are suppose to staple on. Carnival, please bring back the old luggage tags. They don't rip and fall off!

Ship/ Cabin: The ship was immaculate. Rarely did I see anything that looked worn or unclean. Very impressive for a ship that is 7 years old. Our room was also clean and beds comfortable. The only freebies in the bathroom were a man's and woman's razor sample and a toothpaste sample. Pump soap and shampoo were in the shower and worked fine. Our room was 8431. I would avoid this room. The aft pool was directly above us and in any rough water, the water in the pool would slosh around, pounding the sides of the pool making very loud thump sounds above us. It did keep us up for the better part of a night. Cabin steward (Junior) was attentive and friendly.

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