Pokemon Master

try http://www.flychina.com, they will do the Visa processing for you. There is a fee, but you save the headache (and travel expense, if you are not in one of the major cities).

Bund to airport - plan on abut $50 dollars.

Bund to Wusonghou - should be less than $50 - you may want to get a minivan due to the luggage you have.

You can order one from hotel. Taxi service is well organized in Shanghai.

If you are adventurous, you can download the local Uber version of the smart phone app, and use the local "Uber" service - it will be half price compared to taxi service.

I noticed that my cabin (Carnival Sunshine 9216) is next to the open deck bar and pool area, and from the deck plan, it is also just under the open deck of the 10th floor. I am worried that it is going to be too noisy, given it looks like in the middle of high traffic area. Does anyone know? Any advice?

The cruise is very much booked. The only viable option is to upgrade to a balcony (6111).

I have done cruise twice before - each time an agent helped. This time I booked directly from the cruise's website. Obviously I was not thinking this thru!