We sailed the Splendor on 3/31/13 for 8 days to Cape Canaveral Florida, Freeport Bahamas and Nassau Bahamas. I cruised with my husband (27 & 28) and my 3 cousins (20, 21, & 25). This is my 10th cruise, my husband's 4th and my cousins' 2nd.

Boarding the ship in Manhattan was a little bit of a wait, but altogether with dropping off luggage, checking in and boarding was less than an hour. Our rooms were available immediately which is really nice, we were able to put our carry-on bags in the room and settle in before going to eat. My husband and I had a Premium Vista Balcony at the back of the boat. I usually go for mid-ship, but we opted for the very large balcony of the Premium Vista Balcony, the room itself is measured the same as a regular balcony room, but it appears larger due to the way it is set up.

Before I forget to mention...we did the Cheers! drink package. It was $395 per person for the whole vacation if purchased on the first day. You are able to purchase the package either the 1st of 2nd day, the 2nd day is a little cheaper in price because you bought drinks the 1st night. There is a 15 alcoholic drink maximum per person per day. Each drink must be $10 or less, if it is more, you pay the difference. All non-alcoholic drinks including frozen drinks and soda are free and do not count towards you 15 maximum. However, if you are not sure how many drinks you have left, ask any bartender or waitress, because if you go over the 15 the computer locks you out and you have to go to security to release your account. Another thing I heard a lot of people asking about, every person who is 21 and over per statement MUST purchase the package. You cannot have 1 person 21 purchase it and another who is 25 not purchase it. Read more