This was our 4th cruise with Carnival for my wife & I, both of us in our late 50's. We traveled in from from the north with another couple to Ft. Lauderdale and took Carnival's transfer to the port.
Embarkation:
We purchased the optional "Faster to the Fun" package and walked right on the ship. From the time we got to the ship/port and into our room, was no more than 30 minutes with no effort at all.
Our Havana balcony room on deck 5 was great. Ample size for two adults. The room was very very clean, the bed/bedding was very clean and comfortable. Our steward, Clemete did a fantastic job, and always met us with a smile.