We live a hundred miles from Mobile, but the Fantasy is my favorite ship. Out of 20 cruises I have been on Fantasy 7 times (with two more booked.)
The CD is Mikey and he is the best I have ever had, and keeps the action going all the time with something for everyone.
Mobile is a nice smaller city, so it is easy to get around town, and get to and from the Port. We did not have any long lines (although we are Platinum and get enhanced boarding and debarkation.)
Nice and quiet....a little rocking from being at the front of the ship, but that does not bother me. Also, we were directly under the stage so we could hear some noise from upstairs, but it did not last long.
Mobile is a great port to cruise from. Easy access and great shore crew.
Cozumel is the no miss stop. Have been there several times so did not do any excursions but simply walked downtown and shopped and ate lunch.
I always enjoy going to the flea market in Progresso, Have done Mayan runins tours before but this trip just wen to town and shopped.