The embarkation process was totally fine we were not inline for a long time but then again we had filled everything online at Carnivals Site... so it was a breeze highly recommended... on board we went up to Windows by the Sea for lunch I was amazed at how small the ship was compared to Sovereign of the Seas by Royal Caribbean... the staff was not as helpful or as nice... the formal dining room had a many booths did not look formal at all... the rooms were definately larger and comfier... the first night I was very sick did not even eat my dinner which was lobster the ship rocked everywhere... I didn't think I would get sick this was my second cruise... above all the second day we were able to enjoy our day in Nassau at the Blue Lagoon it is a beautiful beach... although if when you get back you want go shopping keep in mind that all shops close at 6pm... we went to the straw market total waist of time... on a scale of 1 to 10 I would give it a 7...