My husband and I booked this cruise almost a year ago to be sure we got a balcony stateroom and $100 shipboard credit each. We eat our room service breakfast on our balcony each morning and enjoy looking around from our balcony throughout the cruise. It's worth the extra money for a balcony in our opinion.

Embarkation 11/19/05: We drove 5 hours south to Port Everglades. We should have left earlier to get on board around 12 noon. Due to a late start from home, we didn't get on until 5 p.m. and missed our Cruise Critic meet and greet party. On the other hand, there was no line to get on when we arrived so late in the day.

Ate dinner in personal choice dining room sharing with others because it's fun to chat with fellow passengers. Went to show in Princess Theatre and went to room to unpack our luggage with arrived promptly. Read more