Just got back from the Sensation (4/18, 5 nt. Calica/Cozumel trip) and I had a wonderful trip!! It was the first cruise for me and my boyfriend and we loved it. I had read many reviews here and was apprehensive about this ship, but I really think cruising is what you make it. We had a great time. This review is sooooooooo long, but I wanted to put it all out there:

New Orleans -

Through Priceline we got some great deals. We stayed at the Renaissance Pere Marquette pre-cruise and the Fairmont New Orleans post-cruise. Both were about a block from Canal St., and very very close to Bourbon St./French Quarter. The Fairmont is beautiful! I loved both hotels but loved the Fairmont the best! Read more