BACKGROUND: I am 25yrs old and my boyfriend is 35. This was my 2nd cruise and his 4th. We live in Vancouver, BC and we enjoy great meals, live music, shows and getting dressed up to go to the occasional bar or lounge. We both prefer a more "adult-only" type atmosphere and were looking for a relaxing but fun trip!

EMBARKATION:

We arrived in Miami very early at 6:30am from Seattle so we went to the Epic Hotel which is very close by to the cruise terminal. We were able to have breakfast in their restaurant and I had a $30 manicure which allowed us all day access to their spa/pool facilities for the day. This was great because we were both tired from the red eye flight the night before. It also meant we didn't have to wander around town with our luggage waiting until we could embark. Embarkation was smooth and quick which is exactly what you want when you are eager to begin your holiday! Read more