I have posted a complete and VERY long review of our experience and impressions on the Carnival Inspiration page, but this review will cover the highlights!
We sailed on the Carnival Inspiration on October 3-8, 2011 to the western caribbean, leaving from Tampa. This was the first cruise for both of us and we are late thirties business owners. We left the teenagers at home!
Check in was very easy. From curb-side to boat was less than 30 minutes and all the staff we encounted in port and when entering the ship were friendly and knowledgable. Finding the port was somewhat difficult as our GPS insisted on sending us over a bridge that was closed for repairs!
Great cabin with a good view and great accessibility to common areas through the rear staircase!