First the good news, the ports are magnificent!!! It is awe inspiring what nature can create or destroy. The ports alone are well worth the money spent. Any negative stuff is really minimal in the whole scheme of things. At the end of this long review is information for rental cars, snorkeling etc.

If you have never taken a cruise before, read no further. You will love your cruise. If, like myself you have taken several cruises with different cruise lines, not making comparisons is all but impossible. Regardless of what opinion I had of the ship etc. it did not diminish one moment of the incredible trip we had. The ports are amazing if you make the most of them. I had read all the reviews of the last 6 months re: Pride Of America and really wasn't sure what to expect.

Embarkation was the smoothest I have experienced thus far. We arrived at the port at 2:00PM and it took us only 15 mins. tops to do the cards and paperwork. I had done pre-registration online. Read more