Our day started without a hitch. Up early and over to pickup my travel companions, my 2 younger sisters, by 6am. I am their older brother 49, they are my 2 younger sisters, 46 and 44 respectively.
20 minute ride to the airport and we are on our way. We had a nonstop flight on JetBlue from Newburgh-Stewart Airport to Orlando. Check in was a breeze and our flight took off promptly at 8:08am. Our flight to Orlando was a little bumpy as the winds were in high gear that morning, but we had a comfortable flight and arrived on time at Orlando airport right around 11am.
The wait for our luggage was just about ten minutes and we were off to the Carnival transfer desk to pick up our numbers and head out to the shuttle. The shuttle from Orlando to Port Canaveral pier was just about 50 minutes. No traffic, a comfortable ride and quick nap before arriving at Port Canaveral. After much anticipation, we were finally there and arrived about 12:30pm.
Balcony cabin between two passenger decks. Very quiet when time for a nap or a good night's sleep. Plenty of storage space. Close enough to the elevators to make it is to get around, yet far enough away so you do not hear any public noise. Room overlooks one of the cantilevered whirlpools one deck below. Close to Lido, only 2 decks up and you're literally standing in the Gathering to get morning coffee or a snack.